If you are doing a coursework-based degree and definitely if you are doing a fashion degree, you will always have non-stop work. It is far better to keep on track and be doing work every single day, to keep inspired and passionate about your work, not only that but it will always be non-stop. Therefore, you will never be able to complete it to the best standard if you leave it too last minute. From my experience I had to leave several days before my deadline to allow for printing time as they can take up too 48 hours and then there may be an issue with the end product. In third year I was doing work from 10am in the morning till 9/10pm at night, with breaks of course.
Stay Motivated
Whether you work best getting up early and getting stuck in or like to eat something, go for a walk and do something you love before you start. Figure out what works best for you to ensure you will be productive. The way I normally work is to sit in a room alone, to prevent any possible distraction. However that can become repetitive and mixing it up helps creativity, for example working with friends, going into uni, sitting in the library or a coffee shop. Therefore you won’t be dragged down by the same boring schedule every day.
Be Inspired
A truly important thing in life is to be inspired by what you do. Especially in third year, make sure you do something you love, and it is exactly what you are interested in. When you are working on a module everyday it is important you make it your own and it is something you are passionate about. For example your dissertation really should be something you have a strong interest in as you will be researching the topic for months and need a two sided conversation on the matter. A way to get through uni even when it gets rough, is to remember why you it is worth the thousands of pounds debt and that deep down you love what you chose to do.
STRESS
Anyone who cares about uni, will get stressed at some point even if it impacts everyone differently. It is important you look after yourself and take into consideration your mental health as uni can be hard. It can be so easy to become overworked and ill, so you will need to learn how to pace yourself and too survive the stress. There are different strategies to dealing with stress. Taking breaks is really important when you get stuck in a rut or need a mental rest where you can leave the house for fresh air, eat, binge watch or exercise to increase endorphins and positivity for the mind.
Yoga will relax your mind as well as the body, equally the body can spasm and become tight when stress takes place. Knowing when to stop is essential to wind down and be able to sleep at night. I personally cannot pull off all-nighters anymore as I really need sleep to function, not only that but anything I produce after 11pm will be utter shit. Baths are essential for feeling better health wise, taking deep breaths, attempting to clear the mind and staying calm. The calm and headspace app can also help to clear your mind and steady the breathing if you suffer from panic attacks.
Being Chill
No one should ever have to go through work and no play. You’re young and deserve to have some fun, blow off some steam and forget about your worries. Make time to see your friends chill out or go mad and get drunk, enjoy your life and make sure you have a social life. A great motivation is rewarding yourself after completing a certain amount of work, knowing you can do something you love once its done.
Headband // Topshop
Dress // Mint Velvet
Jumper // Pretty Little Thing
Bag // Topshop
Boots // Topshop
Headband // Topshop
Dress // Mint Velvet
Jumper // Pretty Little Thing
Bag // Topshop
Boots // Topshop
