With University well under way now the stress is beginning to mount, especially for myself as a final year student I am #stressed (not very cutesy, not very demure). Dissertations, assignments, course readings, societies: the pressure is well and truly on, but what with it being my last year I am determined to have fun and make the most of my last year at uni. So, the big question remains- how do I manage my time at uni and how do I get things done and still have fun?

1. treat uni as a 9-5

My best friend told me that this was a great way to get work done, reclaim your evenings and have a sense of accomplishment. And it is so true. Getting up early makes me feel so much more productive, raring to go and (unsurprisingly) means I actually have enough time to get stuff done and still watch some tv in the evening.

1. set deadlines and limits

This one I definitely struggle with but my mum always told me you can only do what you can do. And she’s right. None of us are super-humans, we get tired, grumpy or ill so sometimes doing what you can is enough. A great way to do this is to say for example- right I have to read 40 pages, call the dentist, go to a seminar and go to a society social at 6. So you have to allot time to it and if it gets done in that time great, if not that’s ok because you tried with the time you have.

1. make time to cook

Taking time out to do something other than studying is so important and fuel for your stomach, soul and mind is never a bad thing.

1. have a standing activity day

I try to implement wellness Wednesdays (when I go on a walk) and swim Sundays and it really helps me have a routine, get some exercise and break up the monotony of studying.

1. SEE YOUR FRIENDS

I think this is something people let fall to the wayside and think is not a priority. Yes your dissertation is important but so is not being a complete social pariah.

1. have one hobby you do, and keep doing it

I personally love to craft so I try to keep making things and sewing when at uni. Even if you just set half an hour aside, get your hobby on!

Good luck with the Autumn term and don’t forget what matters most:YOU!

Yours, justjaslettering xxx