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

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

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

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

A series consists of three modules th at you can follow consecutively or separately. It is not obligatory t o do all three; you sign up for a single module. This makes it more e asily accessible and demand driven. The modules may also be a nice re fresher for students who previously met with a student psychological 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 module is all about balance. When experiencing problems wi th procrastination or motivation, but also with stress, it is importa nt 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 recogn ise the signals your body gives that it is time to pump the brakes? W ith 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 chan ge, but where do you start? We spend time on helping you gain an over view, of both your short- and long-term plans. This is about taking a ction and getting a grip on your day. Useful for everyone: whether yo u procrastinate, like to socialise, or cannot see the wood for the tr ees. 

Dates & registration

Mo nday 12 May, 11:00-12:00 hrs, VU campus,

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

Make sure to sign up in time!

DESCRIPTION: You are ready to change (the way you study), but are not sure how to get started.  This module is part of three short mod ules offered by the VU student psychological counsellors, we will foc us on themes that students regularly tell us they struggle with: proc rastination, 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 modules t hat you can follow consecutively or separately. It is not obligatory 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 r efresher for students who previously met with a student psychological counsellor or completed a training or workshop!  In this module we take a closer look at the negative spiral (also known as a viciou s circle) you can get stuck in. This is an exercise from cognitive be havioural therapy which gives insight into the connection between wha t 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 module is all about balance. When experiencing problems with procrastinatio n 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 ti me on your studies, or too little? How do you recognise the signals y our body gives that it is time to pump the brakes? With our help, tak e 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 st art? We spend time on helping you gain an overview, of both your shor t- and long-term plans. This is about taking action and getting a gri p on your day. Useful for everyone: whether you procrastinate, like t o socialise, or cannot see the wood for the trees. 

Dates & registration

Monday 12 May, 11:00-12:00 hrs , VU campus,

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 ti me! Psychologists reveal: THREE WAYS to improve your study (and perso nal) life!!! END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR