Be Well, Learn Well: Improve Your Wellbeing and Academic Performance

ISBN-13: 9781352010688 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 206 str.

UK) Hughes Birmingham Gareth (University of Birmingham

Spis treści

1. Introduction.- 2. What is 'Wellbeing' and Why is It Important to You?.- 3. Improve Your Wellbeing to Improve Your Learning.- 4. Improve Your Learning to Improve Your Wellbeing.- 5. Socialising, Belonging and Learning.- 6. Stay Motivated.- 7. Don't Get Stuck - Getting Work Done.- 8. Improving Performance in Exams.- 9. Improving Performance in Presentations.- 10. Managing Group Work.- 11. When Things Go Wrong.- 12. Facing the Future.- 13. Conclusion.

O autorze

Gareth Hughes is a psychotherapist and Research Lead for Student Wellbeing at the University of Derby, UK. Gareth is the lead author of the University Mental Health Charter, a UK-wide framework for universities to support the wellbeing of students and staff. He also led the development of The Wellbeing Thesis, an online resource for postgraduate research students. Gareth is a Clinical Advisor for Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity, a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a tutor for the Human Givens College.

Blurb

Myth 1: Going to university is inevitably stressful.

Myth 2: You can either cut it at university or you can’t.

Myth 3: The future for graduates is uncertain and terrifying. You must do everything perfectly if you are going to survive and be successful.

Gareth Hughes dispels these myths (and many more) and shows you how to take control of your university experience. Be Well, Learn Well explores each dimension of your wellbeing – physical, psychological, social and academic – in turn, and helps you understand the link between your wellbeing and academic performance. Discover how to:

• Take simple, practical steps to improve your learning and wellbeing
• Create meaningful connections with your studies and stay motivated
• Overcome common roadblocks, including procrastination, writer’s block and perfectionism
• Improve your performance in exams, presentations and group projects
• Respond to setbacks in a positive way

This inspirational guide will empower you to study more effectively, feel calmer and face the future with confidence.