Want to go straight to the techniques? Click here for ‘brain dump’, the ‘timetable’, ‘pomodoro technique’, ‘rubber duck’, ‘traffic light system’ Deal with the stress: The whole premise of this post is to provide support and (actionable) guidance on dealing with periods of acute stress, this could be during exam season, when there are a …
When transitioning into Higher Education, most students struggle with referencing. So here is my guide to referencing. The Reason for the (Referencing) Pain When writing any kind of academic work, whether for an assignment or publication, it is important to acknowledge all sources and ideas that have been presented by others. This ensures you are …
In 2015, I entered University believing the next 3 years of my undergraduate degree would be spent only studying and getting a degree. As the first person to go to university in my family, I did not realise how many opportunities I could take advantage of during this time that could both help my career …
Neuroscience is undoubtedly one of the most challenging topics for psychology students. One of the reasons is that it includes concepts derived from various disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. Furthermore, the brain is the most complex and sophisticated organ in our body as it does not only keep us alive, but it …
Cannabis (marijuana) is the most commonly used addictive substance after alcohol and tobacco, in particular among youths. Many countries have already decriminalized its medical and recreational use in recent years. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard statements like “If it’s legal, it is okay to use” and “If it’s medicine, …
You are not alone. In a curious twist of fate, I am also writing my first ever blog post. The plan is to write a calming collection of tips for how to approach writing your first blog post for THESIS. Yes, you guessed it, this is that blog post. Please read on. Am I the …
Building my compassionate inner space Being self-compassionate is to acknowledge our thoughts and feelings, and do this with curiosity, allowing them to be there, even if they hurt. This our first act of kindness to ourselves. Then, we can activate this inner compassionate self to help to ease the experience of negative emotions. You may …
This time of year is usually very stressful for most students, but particularly so this year. We’re dealing with a new online teaching and exam format, and some of us are facing other personal difficulties that make it even more challenging and stressful. Most of us are currently facing challenges related to Covid-19, including losing …
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We can often ask ourselves about how we can improve our work or obtain a better mark. In fact, there are some blogs on THESIS right now that provide useful tools to thinking about improving your academic skills (see Dr. Nuno Nodin’s excellent advice on writing essays for example). Sometimes though, we also need to …