How to avoid anxiety and procrastination at Uni.
I suffered from anxiety and had panic attacks during my first year of university because I didn’t know how to manage everything. I still have some difficulties, but it’s getting a lot better (and also my grades are).
First of all, try to do a little everyday. Lying in bed all day thinking about the things you have to do doesn’t help, try to stand up and do something (even if it’s only reading one page or organizing your desk)
Go to classes! You’ll avoid wasting your mornings in bed and you will learn things better and easier. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions, it will be appreciated!
Get prepared: try to make a plan days before you exam, write it down, have an agenda, organize! But, most important, your plans have to be realistic. You know what you can do without burning out!
Don’t cut out from your life little things you love doing: going out with friends, watching your favorite tv series, having a long, hot bath and so on… Believe me, there’s time for everything.
At the same time, cut out the unnecessary, learn to say no to things you don’t want to do. You can’t please everyone and you don’t have to. I know it’s hard because when you tell your friends “sorry, I can’t go out, I have an exam in 3 weeks” they rarely understand, but if they love you, they’ll learn to. Too many things on your agenda will drive you crazy.
Sleep! I used to sleep 4 hours per night: as a result, I was always tired and unproductive. Now I sleep at least 7 hours.
Block all your devices when you are studying: I use SelfControl for my Mac and ForestApp for my iphone, they are amazing!
watch this video, really helpful! Anxiety can be good for you.
Believe in yourself! You can do it, you are amazing, there’s nothing wrong with you! Your brain is a Ferrari, you only need to learn how to use it:)
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