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Revising for exams over Christmas is not the most exciting prospect, but with January exams or mocks looming it is important to get started with your revision, says Tutor Doctor’s Piyush Gupta

Preparing for exams can be stressful, especially when you would rather spend time with your friends and family. But your festive break need not be a whirlwind of essays and panic – there is still time for fun along with plenty of revision. Here are some simple tips to make your Christmas revision that little bit easier.

Plan around Christmas activities
It is often unrealistic to set aside whole days for revision as there will undoubtedly be a party to go to, shopping to do or family to visit. So plan around these events. Slot in an hour of revision before you watch that festive film or complete some practice questions after you have returned from Christmas shopping. If you plan and set yourself targets, you will be surprised howmuch fun you can have at the same time as working hard!

Work little and often
Sometimes revision can be overwhelming, especially if you have multiple exams to work towards. Set yourself bite-sized tasks to start chipping away at the workload. Doing a little bit each day means you will still have time to enjoy the holidays and not be overloaded with work. Once you have achieved a little it is also likely you will be inspired to do more.

Prioritise
It is easy to concentrate on the subjects you find most comfortable. Prioritise your time to ensure you dedicate an equal amount of time for each subject. If you are finding something particularly tricky then allow for a couple more revision hours.

Get organised
You will save a lot of time if all of your notes are organised and easily accessible. This way, important information will not be stressful to find. Create a revision timetable, even if you just make a note of what topic you want to revise each day, and stick to it. This way you can make sure you allocate enough time for each exam.

Reward yourself
Have a checklist of the things you want to complete by each revision session and reward yourself each time you tick something off. Whether a simple 10-minute break or a mince pie, incentives are sure to keep you going.

Involve the family
Revision needn’t be a solo activity. As Christmas is a time for family, who not get them involved too? They can test you with note cards, proof read essays or just keep bringing you festive snacks and hot drinks.

Get out of the house
Christmas at home can be busy and sometimes distracting. If you find it hard to settle down and revise, head to your local coffee shop or library where you can fully concentrate without being disturbed. Even if it is for an hour or two, getting out the house is a refreshing change of scenery.

Work with a private tutor
If you are struggling to motivate and discipline yourself, a private tutor might be the right option for you. Book in for two or three sessions over the Christmas period, this way there are no excuses! Your tutor will set your homework and deadlines, but also keep you motivated.

How can Tutor Doctor help?
Here at Tutor Doctor we offer one-on-one home tutoring service that works around you. We provide students with a personalised education tailored to suit their abilities, learning style and personality, which we establish at a free in-home consultation. More importantly we aim to help students grow into independent learners, as we realise that they should not become dependent on us. Whether you need a tutor for a long-term period or just to help you get through some tough January exams, Tutor Doctor is here to help you reach your goals and beyond.

PIYUSH GUPTA, TUTOR DOCTOR
Tutor Doctor offers tutoring services to all ages, levels and subjects. 01733 530461, www.tutordoctor.co.uk/success

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