So it's that time of year again.
After completing my A-levels I was so excited to have a whole summer of not having to worry about exams and revision and grades etc.
But then I started uni, and I felt like I had forgotten every revision technique I had learnt over the past 4 years and started panicking!
So I thought about my tips on making your revision count (however, I'm not being a good example seeing as I'm writing this post when I should be revising...)
1) Stay calm and don't panic!
This is my main downfall. I am constantly worrying that I haven't done enough and especially during my A-levels I suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks. There is just so much pressure. Some ways that I try and stay calm is by having baths and using my favourite Soap and Glory products because I feel so much better when I smell good.
Soap and Glory: Sugar Crush Body Wash & Hand Food
This is my main downfall. I am constantly worrying that I haven't done enough and especially during my A-levels I suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks. There is just so much pressure. Some ways that I try and stay calm is by having baths and using my favourite Soap and Glory products because I feel so much better when I smell good.
2) Create a revision timetable
This means you can space out your work evenly and be realistic about how much you have to work for and how much you do in each day. It also lets you see visually how far apart each of your exams are, making it easier to decide what you need to study on a particular date.
This means you can space out your work evenly and be realistic about how much you have to work for and how much you do in each day. It also lets you see visually how far apart each of your exams are, making it easier to decide what you need to study on a particular date.
3) Have a "catch-up" day
I always use Sundays as my catch up day in case I don't meet my set timetable deadlines. This puts less pressure on my revision during the week and if I struggle with a certain topic, I can research it further on Sunday.
I always use Sundays as my catch up day in case I don't meet my set timetable deadlines. This puts less pressure on my revision during the week and if I struggle with a certain topic, I can research it further on Sunday.
4) Use colours and pictures
As I'm reading a degree in geography, I feel obliged to tell everyone to colour in! Using highlighters, coloured pens and pictures can make any revision more exciting.
As I'm reading a degree in geography, I feel obliged to tell everyone to colour in! Using highlighters, coloured pens and pictures can make any revision more exciting.
5) Use post-it notes or flashcards
These are great for helping you remember particular information such as studies, dates and places. This might seem a bit odd, but I always stick post-it notes around my room and even in the bathroom so the information sticks in my brain!
6) Take regular breaks
Don't make the mistake of being stuck inside revising for the next couple of months. Just because you're revising, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favourite TV show or not meet up with friends. Consider these as rewards for getting your daily revision done!
7) Eating and drinking
Always have a glass of water. Studies have proven that being hydrated helps you to think faster and have a better memory. After all, water contains oxygen which is needed for optimum brain function.
Eat food containing high energy. I always have a banana in the morning and in my old school, the teachers actually used to give them out before exams (they must be good then).
These are great for helping you remember particular information such as studies, dates and places. This might seem a bit odd, but I always stick post-it notes around my room and even in the bathroom so the information sticks in my brain!
6) Take regular breaks
Don't make the mistake of being stuck inside revising for the next couple of months. Just because you're revising, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favourite TV show or not meet up with friends. Consider these as rewards for getting your daily revision done!
7) Eating and drinking
Always have a glass of water. Studies have proven that being hydrated helps you to think faster and have a better memory. After all, water contains oxygen which is needed for optimum brain function.
Eat food containing high energy. I always have a banana in the morning and in my old school, the teachers actually used to give them out before exams (they must be good then).
8) Ask for help if you need it!
If you're struggling with something, ask your teacher or friends for help! I find that when someone is explaining something in their own words, it's a lot easier to understand. With my friends that do the same course as me, we send eachother any resources we've found or any practice essays we've completed to help eachother which really works well!
9) Reward yourself for every hour of revision you do
I always do this! Usually I have some chocolates that I'll reward myself with if I complete an hour of revision and I find that bribing myself really does work!
If you're struggling with something, ask your teacher or friends for help! I find that when someone is explaining something in their own words, it's a lot easier to understand. With my friends that do the same course as me, we send eachother any resources we've found or any practice essays we've completed to help eachother which really works well!
9) Reward yourself for every hour of revision you do
I always do this! Usually I have some chocolates that I'll reward myself with if I complete an hour of revision and I find that bribing myself really does work!
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10) Get plenty of sleep
This seems like quite an obvious tip, but it's so important! The more sleep you have, the more energy you'll have to work. Also, a lot of exams are at 9am in the UK, so practicing getting a good nights sleep and writing essays etc at this time might be useful.
So there you go, my top 10 revision tips!
I hope they're useful to you, and if you have your own technique, type it into my comments so other people can see it too :)
Becky
This seems like quite an obvious tip, but it's so important! The more sleep you have, the more energy you'll have to work. Also, a lot of exams are at 9am in the UK, so practicing getting a good nights sleep and writing essays etc at this time might be useful.
So there you go, my top 10 revision tips!
I hope they're useful to you, and if you have your own technique, type it into my comments so other people can see it too :)
Becky
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