The Stress-Free Guide to Studying at University (Sage Study Skills Series)

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From the Publisher: Provides a positive and supportive guide to understanding, preventing and managing the stress that can be associated with student life. The book is structured around the main stressors that are likely to be encountered as a student, such as the initial adjustment to University life, financial difficulties and the pressure of examination. Throughout, the emphasis is on achieving well-being, by minimizing the disruption caused by stress and learning from difficult experiences. Three main strategies are investigated for handling stress: Reducing the likelihood of encountering stressful situations; Learning how to handle stressful situations when they can't be avoided; Moving on from stressful experiences and achieving positive well-being. This guide will be a great help to any student troubled by the pressures of University. The highly practical strategies provided here will help to ensure that the reader gets the most from their time as a student, without the interference of unnecessary stress. Read more... Content: Preface -- 1: Stress and well-being: an overview -- 2: Ways of handling stress and anxiety -- 3: Leaving home and starting university -- 4: Assessment: coursework, exams and stress -- 5: Survival skills, relationships and social life -- 6: Major life events -- 7: Finance -- 8: Life planning -- 9: Aftermath -- 10: Forgotten army: mature, part-time and overseas students -- Appendix 1: Emergencies -- Appendix 2: Resources -- Appendix 3: Immediate relaxation exercises -- Appendix 4: Exercises to help you sleep -- Appendix 5: Deep relaxation techniques -- 6: Calm, aware relaxation techniques -- Index. Abstract: This book gives students focussed and practical advice on how to deal with stress in a 3 tiered approach: 1. Guidance on how to avoid getting in to stressful situations in the first place 2. Strategies for handling stress 3. Positive learning and learning on from stress to achieve success. Read more...