It's that time of year again. The smell of ink in my nostrils, the taste of Redbull on my tongue, and the only thing in sight is the library. Exam time my friends, exam time. Now I seem to be far more relaxed this year mainly because I'm not doing any work. While this may stunt my progress in exams, I can't help but feel delighted that I haven't been having those revision stressouts. I am just going to let nature take its course. My top five procrastination tips:
1. Exam time is ideal for snacking. The beauty of the whole period is how it because acceptable to eat crap constantly owing to 'stress'. If you wake up early, go get yourself some crisps, chocolate and pack of fags, this is the time to eat whatever the fuck you want. Redbull and coffee from franchised outlets is totally acceptable, despite not actually being able to afford them. The caffeine really works! And even if it doesn't, they sure are tasty, so what can you do
2. If you get the guilt and have to do a little revision, I recommend half an hour revising than half an hour of solitaire as brain training. Perfect excuse for a short break; fun and stimulating! However, never quit before you've won at least one game. (Warning, do not over do it. I've only been able to see things in pixelated form for the last week).
3. If you haven't noticed, the sun is FINALLY out! Pimms is being served again--what better time then now to rekindle all those friendships which seemed to dissolve in the winter. I barely left the house owing to the weather (see post on snow) so now it's only fair to rearrange all those lunches, drinks, wild night outs that I cancelled on before. Besides all the really good things I've been waiting for all year just happen to be happening the week of exams. I can't forfeit a whole year's waiting for an exam! That's silly maths.
4. Resign to exam fate and take up a new hobby that you've always wanted to try. Life is too short to revise something which is probably useless post-university. Instead, think of all the things you REALLY want to be doing. For me, as noted in previous posts, I've taken up skateboarding. Not only is the 'exercise' beneficial, but when I fail the exams I can focus on my true dream of turning pro. (N.B. Hobbies not limited to extreme sports, try chess, cooking, bird watching, doing nothing, French, instant messaging--the list is endless--FOLLOW YOUR HEART).
5. Start a blog.
1. Exam time is ideal for snacking. The beauty of the whole period is how it because acceptable to eat crap constantly owing to 'stress'. If you wake up early, go get yourself some crisps, chocolate and pack of fags, this is the time to eat whatever the fuck you want. Redbull and coffee from franchised outlets is totally acceptable, despite not actually being able to afford them. The caffeine really works! And even if it doesn't, they sure are tasty, so what can you do
2. If you get the guilt and have to do a little revision, I recommend half an hour revising than half an hour of solitaire as brain training. Perfect excuse for a short break; fun and stimulating! However, never quit before you've won at least one game. (Warning, do not over do it. I've only been able to see things in pixelated form for the last week).
3. If you haven't noticed, the sun is FINALLY out! Pimms is being served again--what better time then now to rekindle all those friendships which seemed to dissolve in the winter. I barely left the house owing to the weather (see post on snow) so now it's only fair to rearrange all those lunches, drinks, wild night outs that I cancelled on before. Besides all the really good things I've been waiting for all year just happen to be happening the week of exams. I can't forfeit a whole year's waiting for an exam! That's silly maths.
4. Resign to exam fate and take up a new hobby that you've always wanted to try. Life is too short to revise something which is probably useless post-university. Instead, think of all the things you REALLY want to be doing. For me, as noted in previous posts, I've taken up skateboarding. Not only is the 'exercise' beneficial, but when I fail the exams I can focus on my true dream of turning pro. (N.B. Hobbies not limited to extreme sports, try chess, cooking, bird watching, doing nothing, French, instant messaging--the list is endless--FOLLOW YOUR HEART).
5. Start a blog.
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