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This training explores the positive and negative impact that stress can have on the academic lives of students. It uses the Yerkes-Dodson graph to explore the relationship between stress and performance and how too little or too much stress can negatively impact performance whilst a moderate level of stress can enhance it. The training includes activities to help students pinpoint where their current stress levels fall within the Yerkes-Dodson graph and identifies strategies to help them manage stress to optimise performance. It also provides additional reading and video resources related to stress, learning, memory and productivity for both students and staff. Overall, the training aims to help staff support students to better understand the role of stress in their academic lives in order to use it to their advantage and enhance their academic performance.
Author - by Lee Parker, Occupational Therapist, Cambridge Academic Performance
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Special Offer: Buy the accompanying workbook and get a £25 discount. Add both to the basket and the discount will appear in there.Knowing how to manage anxiety and cope with panic are key skills for student success and wellbeing. In this workbook the physiological effects of anxiety are explained in terms of adrenalin and how it triggers the fight, flight and freeze response. The guide outlines a five-step process to help students to understand, acknowledge and ultimately control their anxiety. The five steps include:- Understand the role of adrenalin
- Recognise that while alarming, the bodily reactions are not dangerous
- Actively calm the body to calm the mind
- Practice management techniques
- Utilise relaxation strategies such as controlled breathing and visualisation
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Special Offer: Buy the accompanying workbook and get a £25 discount. Add both to the basket and the discount will appear in there.Marginal gains theory is a powerful approach to achieving goals and self-improvement. Originally developed in elite sports training, the idea is to make small, incremental changes in multiple areas that compound over time to drive transformational results. As outlined in the workbook, this concept of seeking continuous 1% improvements across everything from sleep habits to study techniques can unleash great momentum. By detailing the roots of why marginal gains is so effective this workbook makes a compelling case that we should all be looking for marginal gains in our lives. Through real-world examples and activities that students can use, it provides a framework for applying marginal gains thinking to see gradual yet exponential benefits. Whether trying to optimise health and wellbeing or boost academic and career success, the marginal gains mindset offers practical inspiration. Author - by Lee Parker, Occupational Therapist, Cambridge Academic Performance Copyright ©Cambridge Academic Performance Online access will be provided instantly when payment is completed. -
Special Offer: Buy the accompanying workbook and get a £25 discount. Add both to the basket and the discount will appear in there.Getting enough high-quality sleep is essential for students to perform at their best both academically and in their lives. Sleep has been clearly linked to improved memory, concentration, cognitive functioning and overall wellbeing and good health. Therefore students cannot afford to cut back on their sleep as this will impact their cognitive abilities to recall content and perform well in exams. Prioritising consistent, high quality sleep is a “high-performance strategy” for improving grades. This workbook helps students to buy into the idea of sleep as a performance enhancer and provides activities and tips to help them evaluate and optimise their sleep habits. Author - by Lee Parker, Occupational Therapist, Cambridge Academic Performance Copyright ©Cambridge Academic Performance Online access will be provided instantly when payment is completed. -
Special Offer: Buy the accompanying workbook and get a £25 discount. Add both to the basket and the discount will appear in there.Taking regular breaks while studying is vital for productivity, focus and wellbeing, yet many students resist taking breaks out of a misplaced fear that breaks will reduce productivity. The truth is that taking short, planned breaks helps the brain to recalibrate and restore functional levels. This leads to improved concentration levels, protection against fatigue and higher productivity that can be sustained over longer periods. Key best practices around study breaks include experimenting to find the right work-to-break ratio for each individuals needs, planning ahead what work to do after a break and ensuring that breaks are enjoyable and take place away from the study space. Students can also supercharge their breaks by testing their memory after returning from a short break. Implementing these research-backed techniques can transform students experience of studying from an arduous process to a sustainable and even enjoyable experience. By taking breaks, life becomes easier and the quality of work becomes better.Author - by Lee Parker, Occupational Therapist, Cambridge Academic Performance Copyright ©Cambridge Academic Performance Online access will be provided instantly when payment is completed. -
Special Offer: Buy the accompanying workbook and get a £25 discount. Add both to the basket and the discount will appear in there.Balancing work, rest and play is an important skills which helps students to sustain a high level of performance over extended periods of time, such as during the exam season. Often students focus predominantly on their academic life and neglect sufficient rest or leisure activities. However, incorporating rest, relaxation, sleep and play activities can enhance our learning capacity and our resilience to stress. Students can benefit from assessing how they currently allocate their time between work, rest, and play to evaluate if their life feels balanced. Adjusting the proportions of these three components can optimise wellbeing, better equip students to manage exam pressure and ultimately boost academic achievement. Author - by Lee Parker, Occupational Therapist, Cambridge Academic Performance Copyright ©Cambridge Academic Performance Online access will be provided instantly when payment is completed.