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Psychologists reveal : THREE WAYS to improve your study (and personal) life!!!

You are ready to change (the way you study), but are not sure how to get started. 

This module is part of three short modules o ffered by the VU student psychological counsellors, we will focus on themes that students regularly tell us they struggle with: procrastin ation, stress and feeling stuck in a negative spiral. 

The aim of each module is to give you insights into your own thoughts, f eelings, and behaviours - and a set of practical tools that you can u se when you hit the books. 

A series consists of three mod ules that you can follow consecutively or separately. It is not oblig atory to do all three; you sign up for a single module. This makes it more easily accessible and demand driven. The modules may also be a nice refresher for students who previously met with a student psychol ogical counsellor or completed a training or workshop! 

In this module we take a closer look at the negative spiral (also known as a vicious circle) you can get stuck in. This is an exercise from cognitive behavioural therapy which gives insight into the connection between what you think, feel, and do. This approach also gives you t ools on how to break the spiral. 

Other modules in the ser ies:

Working on... finding your personal balance: This module is all about balance. When experiencing prob lems with procrastination or motivation, but also with stress, it is important to look at how you deal with your own energy distribution. Do you spend too much time on your studies, or too little? How do you recognise the signals your body gives that it is time to pump the br akes? With our help, take the first steps towards achieving a better balance. 

Working on… taking action: In this module we work on behaviour. Sometimes you want to change, but where do you start? We spend time on helping you gain an overview, of both your short- and long-term plans. This is about t aking action and getting a grip on your day. Useful for everyone: whe ther you procrastinate, like to socialise, or cannot see the wood for the trees. 

Dates & registration

Thursday 29 October, 11:00-12:00 hrs, VU campus, sign up
Wednesday 13 January, 11:00-12:00 hrs, VU campus, sign up
T hursday 11 March, 13:00-14:00 hrs, VU campus, sign up
Wednesday 12 May, 10:00-11:00 hrs, VU cam pus, sign up
Monday 7 June , 11:00-12:00 hrs, VU campus, sig n up

This workshop is also offered in Dutch look for more information about the entire programme on the page Courses to optimize studying.

Make sure to sign up in time!


DESCRIPTION: Psychologists reveal: THREE WAYS to improve your study (a nd personal) life!!! You are ready to change (the way you study), but are not sure how to get started. This module is part of three s hort modules offered by the VU student psychological counsellors, we will focus on themes that students regularly tell us they struggle wi th: procrastination, stress and feeling stuck in a negative spiral.&n bsp;The aim of each module is to give you insights into your own thou ghts, feelings, and behaviours - and a set of practical tools that yo u can use when you hit the books. A series consists of three mod ules that you can follow consecutively or separately. It is not oblig atory to do all three; you sign up for a single module. This makes it more easily accessible and demand driven. The modules may also be a nice refresher for students who previously met with a student psychol ogical counsellor or completed a training or workshop! In this m odule we take a closer look at the negative spiral (also known as a v icious circle) you can get stuck in. This is an exercise from cogniti ve behavioural therapy which gives insight into the connection betwee n what you think, feel, and do. This approach also gives you tools on how to break the spiral. Other modules in the series:Working on... finding your personal balance: This mod ule is all about balance. When experiencing problems with procrastina tion or motivation, but also with stress, it is important to look at how you deal with your own energy distribution. Do you spend too much time on your studies, or too little? How do you recognise the signal s your body gives that it is time to pump the brakes? With our help, take the first steps towards achieving a better balance. Worki ng on… taking action: In this module we work on behaviour. Sometimes you want to change, but where do you start? We spend time on helping you gain an overview, of both your sh ort- and long-term plans. This is about taking action and getting a g rip on your day. Useful for everyone: whether you procrastinate, like to socialise, or cannot see the wood for the trees. 

Dates & registration

Thursday 29 October, 11:00-12: 00 hrs, VU campus, sign up
Wednesday 13 January, 11:00-12:00 hrs, VU campus, sign up
Thursday 11 March, 13:00-14:00 hrs, VU campus, sign up
Wednesd ay 12 May, 10:00-11:00 hrs, VU campus, sign up
Monday 7 June, 11:00-12:00 hrs, VU campus, sign up

This workshop is al so offered in Dutch look for more information about the entire progra mme on the page Cours es to optimize studying.Make sure to sign up in time!
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