Your studies
There's no doubt that studying is stressful. The pressure to do well, the size of your workload and the anxiety of performing under pressure is not easy to cope with. But approaching your studies with a calm confidence is possible by learning some simple techniques and aiming for balance in your life.
What we offer
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Reduce your stress with free services and resources to help you develop academic skills and maximise your study success.
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Match with an experienced student in your faculty to make a great start to your studies, as well as a new friend.
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Learn about how and why we use sources in academic writing, and which referencing style you should be using.
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A range of help guides on writing, presentations, group work and more. Plus assignment and study workload planners.
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Deakin's Studiosity service offers fast feedback on your draft, or live chat for instant guidance with writing and maths, or your studies in general.
Explore your studies
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Developing study resilience
When things go wrong and you’re not achieving your goals, resilience is what helps you to cope.
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Perfectionism
Setting high standards for yourself and failing to meet them can lead to anxiety, guilt and burnout.
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Procrastination
If you start to put things off indefinitely, or switch focus to avoid doing something, then you're probably procrastinating.
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Stress management
If stress is impacting the quality of your life, try these techniques to manage the demands on your time and resources.