Timetables Timetables are subject to the discretion of London Brookes College. Should timetable changes be needed for any reason during the course of the year you will be notified as soon as it is possible for us to do so. Get organised for study Relaxation strategies Plan a timetable for completion of coursework: Relaxation techniques can help you by providing mental, Plan to complete coursework a week ahead of submission emotional or physical release: date. Mental Be realistic about deadlines you set yourself Doing a different type of mental exercise may be just Decide your priorities and stick to them. what is needed: Make sure set task requirements are clear to you. If you have any knowledge of the classic techniques of Complete one task before moving on to another. yoga, meditation, then use them – or find out about If a task is large and complicated then tackle it in smaller them. “chunks”. Focus on a fantasy journey. If there is a major crisis in your personal life, let your tutor Focus on an object in the room, for example a lighted know so that work can be re-scheduled if necessary. candle. See the object and think only of that. Look after your health Focus on breathing: breathe deeply in through the nose, Be warned! Coffee, alcohol and smoking all contribute to and out through the mouth in a regular rhythm, gradually stress feelings. allowing your breathing to adjust to its own depth. Avoid taking non-prescription drugs. Emotional Allow time to eat properly. Learn to identify the way you respond when you are Try to keep a well-balanced diet. under stress: Develop a regular exercise programme. Express those feelings appropriately, perhaps through Learn to relax writing or talking to others. Take frequent five minute breaks away from study to do Physical something different. Exercise is valuable because it helps to reduce the levels Spend some time alone each day doing nothing. of stress. You don’t need to be a great athlete to keep fit. You could try a brisk walk and a hot bath or a massage or aromatherapy session. Tutorial Support Your Teacher / Form Tutor will discuss your progress with you and help you renew your academic targets and plans. Best wishes for your success from all the staff at London Brookes College.
Timetables Timetables are subject to the discretion of London Brookes College. Should timetable changes be needed for any reason during the course of the year you will be notified as soon as it is possible for us to do so. Tutorial Support Your Teacher / Form Tutor will discuss your progress with you and help you renew your academic targets and plans. Best wishes for your success from all the staff at London Brookes College. Get organised for study Plan a timetable for completion of coursework: Plan to complete coursework a week ahead of submission date. Be realistic about deadlines you set yourself Decide your priorities and stick to them. Make sure set task requirements are clear to you. Complete one task before moving on to another. If a task is large and complicated then tackle it in smaller “chunks”. If there is a major crisis in your personal life, let your tutor know so that work can be re-scheduled if necessary. Look after your health Be warned! Coffee, alcohol and smoking all contribute to stress feelings. Avoid taking non-prescription drugs. Allow time to eat properly. Try to keep a well-balanced diet. Develop a regular exercise programme. Learn to relax Take frequent five minute breaks away from study to do something different. Spend some time alone each day doing nothing. Relaxation strategies Relaxation techniques can help you by providing mental, emotional or physical release: Mental Doing a different type of mental exercise may be just what is needed: If you have any knowledge of the classic techniques of yoga, meditation, then use them – or find out about them. Focus on a fantasy journey. Focus on an object in the room, for example a lighted candle. See the object and think only of that. Focus on breathing: breathe deeply in through the nose, and out through the mouth in a regular rhythm, gradually allowing your breathing to adjust to its own depth. Emotional Learn to identify the way you respond when you are under stress: Express those feelings appropriately, perhaps through writing or talking to others. Physical Exercise is valuable because it helps to reduce the levels of stress. You don’t need to be a great athlete to keep fit. You could try a brisk walk and a hot bath or a massage or aromatherapy session.