As a fourth year university student, I am very busy. I have little time for myself or any type of fun. Or so I thought... This is a popular issue with students and employees who are trying to get their foot in the door. You have to deal with due dates, projects, working late, working overtime, and other difficult situations. It is very stressful.
Over the years, I have found myself getting more and more lonely. I realized that I no longer spoke to my friends, let alone go out. I had basically become a recluse. I thought that it was because I was so busy, and never had the time. In the back of my mind I knew that this wasn't completely true.
Not too long ago, I received the best advice. This was specifically for school but can be applied to those who work as well. A professor asks questions on an exam to quiz what you know. The majority of them do not want you to fail. But there's more to an exam than just studying. It's important that you know the style of questions that will be asked. But most of all, your state of mind, your health is important too.
With all that said. If we break down an exam into these three parts: what you know, the professors style, and your health. If you study all the time, you are only working on 1 part of the 3 that are important in succeeding. When it comes to knowing your professors style of testing, it's just a matter of reviewing past tests and projects. The third part is important but most of us focus on the other 2. If you are in a good mindset, confident and happy your grades have been shown to increase. So, instead of spending your entire days studying and memorizing - relax and take some time for yourself.
So what you need to do TODAY is to: Start thinking about your well-being. Stop working so hard! The benefits do not out way the consequences.
1. Contact a new friend/ old friend and make plans
2. Try a new hobby! - Blog, knitting, a sport, fitness group?
3. Get exercising - there are many benefits including producing those happy hormones (endorphins)
4. De-stress - breathing techniques, taking some me time!
5. Go outside - The sunshine is a great boost for our moods, and fresh air is great too!
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| Photo by Mikhail Pavstyuk |
Over the years, I have found myself getting more and more lonely. I realized that I no longer spoke to my friends, let alone go out. I had basically become a recluse. I thought that it was because I was so busy, and never had the time. In the back of my mind I knew that this wasn't completely true.
Not too long ago, I received the best advice. This was specifically for school but can be applied to those who work as well. A professor asks questions on an exam to quiz what you know. The majority of them do not want you to fail. But there's more to an exam than just studying. It's important that you know the style of questions that will be asked. But most of all, your state of mind, your health is important too.
With all that said. If we break down an exam into these three parts: what you know, the professors style, and your health. If you study all the time, you are only working on 1 part of the 3 that are important in succeeding. When it comes to knowing your professors style of testing, it's just a matter of reviewing past tests and projects. The third part is important but most of us focus on the other 2. If you are in a good mindset, confident and happy your grades have been shown to increase. So, instead of spending your entire days studying and memorizing - relax and take some time for yourself.
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| Photo by Startup Stock Photos |
Here are some things that you can do!
1. Contact a new friend/ old friend and make plans
2. Try a new hobby! - Blog, knitting, a sport, fitness group?
3. Get exercising - there are many benefits including producing those happy hormones (endorphins)
4. De-stress - breathing techniques, taking some me time!
5. Go outside - The sunshine is a great boost for our moods, and fresh air is great too!
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| Photo by Bảo-Quân Nguyễn |
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