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Procrastination Study skills

Are you a procrastinator?

Image credit: Work in Progress, Tommaso Russo, MA Graphic Communication Design, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: John Sturrock

Many of us experience procrastination at one time or another. Students can be particularly prone to procrastination. The challenge of meeting deadlines and submitting work that will be assessed can bring up some difficult emotions. But help is at hand. This informative article in The Guardian shines some light on why we procrastinate.

Why not check out UAL’s wellbeing workshops where the Counselling and Health Advice team run informative workshops on procrastination and other useful topics.

Image credit: Work in Progress, Tommaso Russo, MA Graphic Communication Design, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: John Sturrock

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Procrastination Self Compassion Study skills Wellbeing

Ambient music for concentration

Check out this ambient music which can help you focus on your studies.

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Mental Health Self Compassion Wellbeing

Reading for your mental health

Learn more about what you can do to maintain good mental health. Artists and creatives often face challenges, especially when dealing with a complex or challenging brief. Here are some great articles to give you some ideas on how to maintain your self-care and mental wellbeing while engaging in your creative process.

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Sleep Wellbeing

Sleep better

Sometimes we all need a bit of help to sleep better. Listen to the amazing work ‘Sleep’ by contemporary composer Max Richter. This composition is intended to be played all night to accompany a restful night’s sleep. Richter sometimes performs this work live with his ensemble for 8 hour concerts where the audience are invited to sleep as they listen.