Academic issues and exam stress
Stress, perfectionism, procrastination, presentations, time management, exam stress

SHINE asked current University of Plymouth students what advice they would give to other students about managing their stress.
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Helpful tips on a wide range of topics, from note making and writing essays to ways to improve your organisation skills and presentations.
Download one of the many free guidesFrancesco is a productivity/lifestyle YouTuber covering tools and technology. He was a University of Plymouth student and now is the head of marketing at FlashSticks.
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Striving for self-perfection is considered a high virtue. Hear from Carol Dweck, one of the world's leading psychologists.Watch Carol Dweck's lecture
Dr Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston.Watch Brené Brown's lecture
Putting it off until tomorrow: procrastination can mean the avoidance of any task, but areas arise frequently within a university context.
Manage your time, getting it all done: if you've found yourself putting off important tasks over and over again, you’re not alone. In fact, many people procrastinate to some degree.Read Mind Tool's advice
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Learn about using a priority matrix, time box and chunking. This short film was created by the University of Oxford.Watch the short guide
University life can become busy and hectic and you may find yourself getting stressed trying to balance your social life and studies.Watch the WellCast video
Dyslexia
CALL Scotland's iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia/Reading and Writing Difficulties
Do you feel like you're not good enough? Feel like you are an imposter?
This video may help you to recognise the signs
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We also have a range of leaflets, presentations and audio files created by staff at the University that may be helpful.
If something is causing you concern, is upsetting or distressing you, then it may help to talk about it in a safe environment.
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