Event catch-ups

Procrastination can strike the best of us at the worst possible moments. In this short workshop Jeni Sanderson will explore what procrastination looks like for you, share a few theories to get you thinking, and offer simple motivational tools you can implement straight away. Expect a bit of science, a bit of reflective thinking and lots of helpful ideas so you can pick what works for you and get cracking. 

Distance learning can be an ideal way to spend time right now, and while some of the world has changed beyond recognition, for many OU students studying has been relatively consistent. Apart from things like changes in work, home schooling, a lack of social contact and many other challenges. At our SHL online social event we’ll have the opportunity to talk to other OU students about how we’ve found all these changes, and suggest ways that we’ve discovered new things. Guests will include Mike Batham who will tell us how he made sanitiser for Milton Keynes hospital and Jeni Sanderson, a life coach, who will explain why we can struggle at times like this and suggest ways we can turn some of the negatives into positives.

This live, online and interactive event is a fun way to meet other students. Log in from the comfort of your own home to view the event, chat with other students and participate in our studio panel’s discussions. 

In this session we will look at how we respond to stressful situations and how we can take steps to feel better in ourselves. We will also look at study strategies and establishing focus. There will also be an opportunity to learn about different types of support from the Open University. The event is an opportunity to connect with others and we will have space for general study skills related questions. 

This workshop is a replacement for an earlier scheduled 'Developing your essay planning and writing' live broadcast