Revision Remedies

After recently finishing all 5 of my AS exams, I have experienced the epitome of boredom and procrastination. I found myself writing a line of notes, refreshing Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and then repeating. This process is mind numbing, particularly when you are studying the politics of Henry VIII's reign. Whilst I have thankfully finished my period of torment and stress, others younger and older than me are still currently dredging through the horrors of revision. To aid those who are suffering, I have established several tips to help you through learning entire syllabuses.

1. Jellybean (or similar) Trail

Place a treat at the end of each paragraph or page, and when you have completed the notes on that section, reward yourself. It's all about the incentives.

2. Classical Music

Whilst many of my fellow students find listening to music from their I-Pod helps them to revise, I struggle to not sing along or sub-consciously write the lyrics to what I'm listening to. For anyone who shares my problem, classical music is the cure.

3. Stay Hydrated

Water is important to maintain concentration during long days of gruelling revision. However, going to the kitchen to get glasses of water can lead to distractions, the main culprit being the fridge. With one of these small and handy dispensers, the water only needs to be filled once daily and you are provided with a constant supply. (They also make good alcohol dispensers at festivals/parties but I didn't say that).