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Identifying the skills needed for the future
Developing a growth mindset
Creating a culture of continuous learning
5. Set realistic expectations
While setting hard goals can motivate you to achieve, it's important to keep your goals realistic and achievable.
Putting needless pressure on yourself, especially when you've had a break from studying, can be detrimental to your progress.
Instead, be patient and give yourself time to get back into the swing of studying. Rather than judging yourself on your results, which may be disappoint you in the beginning, judge yourself on the amount of effort you're putting in. The results will follow.
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1. Get organised.
Marking important dates and deadlines into a personal calendar or study plan will allow you to remain organised and set realistic revision and academic goals for the study period ahead.
A detailed study plan will also allow you to figure out what resources and help you'll need along the wa...
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3. Start with the basics
If it's been a while since you were at school or university, your study skills may be a bit rusty. The best way to combat this is taking pressure off yourself, and starting it slow and easy. So, start with the basics and slowly master your subjects.
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4. Ask for hel
If you're struggling to get back into the swing of studying - ask for help! Ask your seniors and teachers, they can help you get back faster.
Taking advantage of the services you have available will not only help you to manage feelings of stress, it'll also assist you in staying committed t...
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2. Organise your study space.
Before you begin studying, ensure you take the time to clean and organise your study space, (including the not so obvious areas like your computer's desktop). When picking your perfect study space, it's recommend you choose an area that receives a lot of natural light and is free from distraction...
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3. Set realistic expectations
It’s important to be realistic about what you can accomplish while working from home with kids.
You might not be able to achieve the same level of productivity as you would if you were in a traditional office setting. Be okay with this and cut yourself some slack.
Set realistic expectations.
Apply the "good enough" standard to yourself. You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to be good enough. Setting unrealistically high standards prevents you from trying because of the fear of not meeting the unreasonable expectations.
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