Study Tip 1: Get inspired
Sometimes, it can be difficult to motivate yourself or to get started with studying and learning something new, and so tuning in to the things that get you inspired can help overcome that initial hurdle.
This could look like creating a playlist to listen to while you study, or writing a list of things that you would enjoy doing at the end of a study session!
Study Tip 2: Small habits add up to big progress!
Wherever possible, it can be helpful to try to integrate studying into your daily routine.
Another way of doing this can be to break study time down into smaller chunks so it feels less overwhelming, or so that you can more easily fit it around your other commitments.
Study Tip 3:Make use of free resources
These are available to learn and organise your time. There are so many different study and organisational tools that are at the tip of your fingers, such as YouTube videos, apps on your mobile phone, or tools such as Google calendar or Notes apps.
It's a good idea to spend some time researching different tools available, so that you can pick those most suitable for you.
Study Tip 4: Plan rest into your study schedule to help manage your energy.
Rest is really important in order to be able to make your learning and studying feel sustainable, and so the more you are able to plan this in the less likely you are to feel guilty about it!
Study Tip 5: Take time to reflect and reset
It can be challenging to stay on track with long-term goals, and so planning time to reflect on our progress can be really helpful for being able to reset these goals, and adjust our plans.
It’s also really important to take the time to celebrate the progress that you have made, as this will help you to stay motivated!
Did you know?
Our Learning Progression Advisor team is here to support you while on your course, including to help you explore your options, set goals and plan your future. As a Matrix accredited service, we can provide you with information and advice covering a range of different areas:
- improving your soft skills, including building confidence and communication skills
- developing your study skills
- working out your interests, skills and aspirations,
- researching or discovering a new career, or a future career,
- improving your employability and professional development
- applying for jobs or apprenticeships, or university,
- progression to other courses here at the WEA or elsewhere,
We also offer 1-2-1 appointments, where you can talk through any questions that you have with one of our team.
