I have (as I have previously mentioned) started my final year of university. It's looking like the year of extremes- stress and fun all bundled together. I thought I would compile a list of things that have helped me survive the shock of all this work (as well as the awful heating of student houses)
1. Tea:
Not to be laughed at, whether it's a classic yorkshire brew, peppermint or some of the more fancy herbal blends, tea has been my snuggly friend through freshers' flu and final year stress.
2. SNACKS
Doesn't matter what I'm doing, if I'm working, I'm snacking too. Doesn't always have to the be the naughty stuff (pictured here as I prepared for a full- blown dissertation day that actually became a blogging day...) but another personal fave are rice cakes and guacamole, or just anything with guacamole, really.
3. Stationary you can bear to look at:
Struggling to convince yourself to even start thinking about deadlines? Having a diary that doesn't look at sombre and serious as your workload is always recommended. Paperchase do some of the brightest and best academic diaries I have ever found, so take a look!
4. A good book:
If you've had a look at this blog before, you'll know that I'm a lover of all things literary. Books are the best way to start a slow morning, but wake your brain up for a bit of work at the same time. Baby steps towards the scary theories we have to wrap our heads around.
5. A good show or film:
Sometimes, you just need a time out. If work is just not happening and you are freaking out, give yourself 40 mins (the average TV shows without adverts) to curl up and calm down. My current favourite is True Blood, because those vampires are pretty...
6. Get out of the house!
Don't get cabin fever, it never helps. Whether it's a trip to the gym or your campus library to work there, staying inside all day rarely works for me. If anything, it will mean a poor night's sleep before your 9am the next day, so even if it's to the corner shop to get pringles, get out there.
7. Music
I can't work in silence, and when my headphones broke the other week I cried. It was tragic. But let's be honest, Taylor Swift keeps me going. You can deny it, but we all know...
8. Your bed:
Sleep is key for this year- everything really does look better in the morning- I also like working from my bed (my desk this year is pathetic), so go to your nearest Wilko and get some cheap pillows and cushions to make it a snuggly home for you to do some seminar reading on. Providing you don't fall into the trap of falling asleep while reading.
9. Your Friends:
They will also be going mental, freaking out and scrabbling around too. Best thing to do is to not be alone and scare yourself that you're alone in the panic zone. Either give yourself a motivational night out together or have a film night and look super cool like Merryn and I here...
1. Tea:
Not to be laughed at, whether it's a classic yorkshire brew, peppermint or some of the more fancy herbal blends, tea has been my snuggly friend through freshers' flu and final year stress.
2. SNACKS
Doesn't matter what I'm doing, if I'm working, I'm snacking too. Doesn't always have to the be the naughty stuff (pictured here as I prepared for a full- blown dissertation day that actually became a blogging day...) but another personal fave are rice cakes and guacamole, or just anything with guacamole, really.
3. Stationary you can bear to look at:
Struggling to convince yourself to even start thinking about deadlines? Having a diary that doesn't look at sombre and serious as your workload is always recommended. Paperchase do some of the brightest and best academic diaries I have ever found, so take a look!
4. A good book:
If you've had a look at this blog before, you'll know that I'm a lover of all things literary. Books are the best way to start a slow morning, but wake your brain up for a bit of work at the same time. Baby steps towards the scary theories we have to wrap our heads around.
5. A good show or film:
Sometimes, you just need a time out. If work is just not happening and you are freaking out, give yourself 40 mins (the average TV shows without adverts) to curl up and calm down. My current favourite is True Blood, because those vampires are pretty...
6. Get out of the house!
Don't get cabin fever, it never helps. Whether it's a trip to the gym or your campus library to work there, staying inside all day rarely works for me. If anything, it will mean a poor night's sleep before your 9am the next day, so even if it's to the corner shop to get pringles, get out there.
7. Music
I can't work in silence, and when my headphones broke the other week I cried. It was tragic. But let's be honest, Taylor Swift keeps me going. You can deny it, but we all know...
8. Your bed:
Sleep is key for this year- everything really does look better in the morning- I also like working from my bed (my desk this year is pathetic), so go to your nearest Wilko and get some cheap pillows and cushions to make it a snuggly home for you to do some seminar reading on. Providing you don't fall into the trap of falling asleep while reading.
9. Your Friends:
They will also be going mental, freaking out and scrabbling around too. Best thing to do is to not be alone and scare yourself that you're alone in the panic zone. Either give yourself a motivational night out together or have a film night and look super cool like Merryn and I here...
