Having a bad day? Turn that frown upside down and smile!

Here are some of the reasons why you should smile, it:

·         relieves stress

·         is attractive

·         lowers your blood pressure

·         releases endorphins and serotonins (natural feel good drugs)

·         is contagious, so can lighten up a tensed atmosphere

·         shows that you’re a confident person

·         can brighten up another person’s day

·         shows you’re a positive person

·         makes the world a happier place :)

so  SMILE!! :D xx

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him." -David Brinkley

Before I list some pointers on how to revise efficiently I want to say that an examination is a test to see whether you’ve learnt the given content and NOT about memorising.  

1.       Find a comfortable place to study  

·         Make sure you have plenty of space.

·         Avoid sitting around distractions, such as the television.

·         Make sure the room is well lit up.

·         Collect everything you need to revise before you start and keep organised.

2.       Create a timetable

3.       Use a variety of revision tools and see which one works best for you, such as:

·         Creating diagrams.

·         Mnemonics.

·         Writing notes and sticking them around the house.

·         Recording yourself with key facts/notes and listen back to it.

4.       Go through as many past papers as you can- time yourself and keep practising

5.       Get yourself a study buddy, so that you can both help and test one another

6.       Keep yourself alert and take a 5 minutes break after every 45 minutes

7.       Get at least 8 hours of sleeps

8.       Keep hydrated and healthy

9.       Attend any revision classes

10.   Ask a teacher/lecturer for any extra help you may need

11.   Think positive

So there you go; some tips that may help you with your revision.

Good Luck!

“To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are.”

Talent + Passion + Consistency = Success.

Okay so I have a lot of goals in mind that I would love to achieve, such as inspiring people via this blog, completing my novel etc. (Here is a link to my list of goals to do before the end of 2012) The thing is I start with something but I never end up finishing that task, I plan to do something every day, like for example writing in my journal but very often I’m embarrassed to admit I end up making an excuse.  Therefore it goes without saying that this article/post is a reminder to myself as well as other people who are struggling to keep track of their goals and task.

To be consistent I plan to:

1.       Set up a morning routine

2.       Keep a planner and write down everything that needs to be done

3.       Stay ahead of my schedule

      4.       Do the particular task every day for at least 30 days, this will assure that the habit sticks

5.       Make sure that I enjoy the task set- you’ll be more likely to complete and keep doing the task if you like it.

6.       Have will power- Even if you don’t enjoy the process of the task, still keep going

7.       Keep focus on the task

8.       Reward myself after each time I complete any task

Good Luck!

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." Muhammad Ali

"Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction."- Margaret Thatcher