{"id":11508,"date":"2022-06-07T10:17:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T10:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11508"},"modified":"2023-03-14T14:41:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T14:41:37","slug":"5-ways-to-stay-motivated-during-exam-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/students\/5-ways-to-stay-motivated-during-exam-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to stay motivated during exam season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Guest blog by Catherine Knock<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the first exams are done and dusted, it\u2019s easy to lose a bit of motivation. And it doesn\u2019t help that exam stress makes us feel tired too. Over the years, I\u2019ve found a few tricks that keep me going through exam season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you feel like they\u2019re dragging on, try these 5 tips to power through your exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#Change-your-scenery\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Change-your-scenery\">Change your scenery.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Take-breaks-to-avoid-burnout.\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Take-breaks-to-avoid-burnout.\">Take breaks to avoid burnout.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Count-down-the-days.\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Count-down-the-days.\">Count down the days.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#-Plan-something-to-look-forward-to.\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#-Plan-something-to-look-forward-to.\">Plan something to look forward to.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Don't-worry-about-being-perfect.\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Don't-worry-about-being-perfect.\">Don&#8217;t worry about being perfect.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Change-your-scenery\">1. Change your scenery. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CcPyiC1I1G4\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CcPyiC1I1G4\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">where you study<\/a> can be a fun way to shake up your revision routine. Why not treat yourself and your laptop to a day out at your favourite coffee shop? Saturday or Sunday mornings are usually quiet times, even if you live in the city. You could also listen to a Youtube revision video while you\u2019re on a sunny walk by the river or lying on a blanket in the park. And if you\u2019ve been feeling lonely, study at a friend\u2019s place. Whatever you decide\u2013 try something that feels new.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MyT_April-2022_study-place_6-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11513 lazyload\" width=\"496\" height=\"493\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 496px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 496\/493;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MyT_April-2022_study-place_6-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11513\" width=\"496\" height=\"493\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find your new study spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Take-breaks-to-avoid-burnout.\">2. Take breaks to avoid burnout.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve had a few late night and early morning cramming sessions, you might start to feel burnt out. When stress levels stay high for longer than they should, it\u2019s normal to feel overwhelmed and unmotivated. I\u2019ve been there myself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do to avoid burnout is to take regular breaks. Move your body around, eat a healthy snack. Do something that makes you feel good\u2013like listening to your favourite music or watching a film. Just make sure you\u2019re switching off. Tip: Get a Pomodoro APP on your phone. It tells you how long to study for, and when to take breaks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Count-down-the-days.\">3. Count down the days.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might sound too simple to work, but a countdown can be super motivating. If you haven\u2019t already, get a calendar and circle the end of exams. Then tick off the days as you go. Even though it feels like it\u2019s dragging on forever, you\u2019ll see that the end is in sight\u2013yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-Plan-something-to-look-forward-to.\">4. Plan something to look forward to.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A way to boost your motivation is to get some fun post-exam plans in your diary. It doesn\u2019t have to be complicated or even expensive \u2013 just something you\u2019ll like doing. Maybe that\u2019s spending a day at Thorpe Park or just hanging out with your friends. Whatever you go for, make sure you find a way to celebrate the end of exams\u2013 you deserve it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Don't-worry-about-being-perfect.\">5. Don&#8217;t worry about being perfect.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Timo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11514 lazyload\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Timo.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Timo-768x576.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Timo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11514\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Timo.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Timo-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, we put too much pressure on ourselves\u2013I\u2019m guilty of this myself. But if you\u2019re feeling tired and bored of exams at this point\u2013 it\u2019s OK. In fact, it\u2019s normal. Take slow steps if you don\u2019t feel like revising. Start off with flashcards to warm up and work your way back up to practice exam questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you are in your exam season journey, remember that it will end eventually. I learned that the most important thing is to keep one foot in front of the other. And if I\u2019m not feeling motivated, it\u2019s not the end of the world. Instead of feeling guilty, I try to remember that exams are hard\u2013and I\u2019m doing my best.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Catherine Nock studied English Literature at the University of Cambridge. She graduated in 2019, and has been tutoring English and French.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guest blog by Catherine Knock After the first exams are done and dusted, it\u2019s easy to lose a bit of motivation. 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