Top 10 Study Tips

It's that time of year again, so hopefully these tips can make exam time just a little easier . 

Create a study timetable - Set aside a period of time everyday, even if it's only 30 mins, to study, and stick to it!

Know your stuff - Search online for past papers that you can revise, and find out about the marking scheme .

Don't get distracted - De - clutter your desk or work space for a good working environment, and PUT YOUR PHONE ON AEROPLANE MODE . If you're reading this post instead of studying right now, put the phone DOWN . 

Mix it up - To prevent getting bored and distracted, only spend 15 minutes on each topic, then change to another subject . 

Take breaks - A rule I like to stick by is to take a 15 minute break for every hour of studying you do . Get a drink, have a snack (NOT chocolate . Think nuts, a banana, etc) do some stretches . This will help you to stay focused on your work . 

Study Support Groups - If your school offers study support groups, take them! Google won't always answer your queries . 

Handwriting - If your handwriting is verging on scribbly, make sure you brush up before an exam, so that it's eligible . 

Be prepared - Have your pencil case with everything you'll need in it ready the night before the exam, and make sure you have everything (I recently discovered I didn't have a calculator 2 days before a maths exam... oops) . 

SLEEP - Sleep is so important, and increases your level of productivity and focus hugely . So staying up into the early hours of the morning revising won't benefit you! 

Don't be so afraid - Remember, your examiner is a person too! I've cried in front of an examiner before . If you manage not to cry, you've done better than me . 

Good luck with your exams, and don't forget to leave any additional tips in the comments :) .

-L x