Coping with the stress of uni deadlines
29th March 2016
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It's that time of year: the dreaded university deadline dates are fast approaching. In approximately 10 weeks I will have to hand in five lengthy assignments and undertake a practical exam, and obviously, the pressure of getting the best grades possible and juggling a part time job and a social life can create a lot of stress.
I'm certainly no expert when it comes to managing stress - I have my moments, I break down and cry over all the work I haven't done yet and how I don't think I can do it anymore. It's natural to feel immense stress and worry over university deadlines and work. But how do you handle it?
With only a number of weeks to go I feel the pressure of hand in dates looming and I find I need to remind myself that I can handle the stress. I may not be an expert and use all the right coping methods but I often find I feel in control and relaxed about my assingments.
In short, I ensure that I keep myself in the right frame of mind to get work done. So here are some of my tips on how to cope with the stress and pressure of those dreaded hand in dates.
Start Early. It may sound rather obvious - but just get on with it. If you start getting drafts done as early as the Christmas holidays it can make a huge difference. I did this in my first year, although in second year I have to admit I have slacked ever so slightly. But getting drafts done so early on can really take the pressure off later in the year.
Starting early could also mean starting early during the day. If you get up with the intention of doing some work get on with it straight away - don't procrastinate for hours then finally get started at 5pm. Just get on with it.
Eat. A planned couple of hours of doing assignments can turn into a hardcore day of essay writing once you're on a roll. If this is the case then don't stop fully, but do make sure you take some breaks in the day to eat and relax. Make sure you have your three daily meals and keep snacks nearby for when you're working.
It's very tempting to put big bags of crisps and chocolate bars by your side to chomp on, but snacks like these may actually make you feel sluggish and make the process more tasking. Opt for fruit or nuts; something light that will keep up your energy levels.
Stay Hydrated. If you don't keep yourself hydrated you'll become tired and irritable and the stress will get to you. It'll become difficult to concentrate, you'll lose motivation - no good when you're trying to write an A-grade essay.

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