Environment

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• Have a regular place to study, free from interruptions and distractions

• Make sure your study area has good lighting and ventilation

• Organise your study area so that the necessary resources are accessible

 

Organisation

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• Be organised

• Develop a study schedule that suits your 'up' times

• Organise your notes and learning materials in folders or files

• Organise your training material

• Have folders for each subject

 

Relaxation and exercise

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• We learn better when we're relaxed - so learn to relax!

• Look after yourself - eat well and exercise regularly

• Get enough sleep!

• Develop a strong support network.

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Stay motivated

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• Remind yourself why you're doing the course

• Reward yourself when major tasks are completed

• Break things into small tasks - things don't look so daunting if considered in small pieces.