Capsule academy

Review of your answers on the Forms

Habits questionnaire

You can't start a fire without a spark

Motivation

The art of finding the right technique that works for you

Revision

Knowing what's going on is vital

Calendar

To make your life easier, let's tweak your Outlook

Emails

Perhaps quite subjective but there are common elements for everyone to benefit from

Time management

A fundamental component to succeeding in your studies

Get organised

Academic support to become a better version of you

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Focus on the essentials - [Pareto Principle]Set a deadline for yourself - [Parkinson's Law]Avoid interruptions - [Carlson's Law]Do what you dislike first - [Laborit's Principle]Address important tasks first - [Fraisse's Principle]Keep your workspace organised - [Douglas's Law]Assess the time required for a task - [Hofstadter's Law]Allow buffer time between activities - [Murphy's Law]Remember to recharge your batteries - [Illich's Principle]Take a step back and keep things in perspective - [Perls's Principle]Vary your activities; there’s a time for everything - [Ecclesiastes]Take regular breaks - [Pomodoro Technique]Priority 1 = urgent and important, P2 = important and non-urgent, P3 = not important but urgent, P4 = neither important nor urgent - [The Eisenhower matrix]

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Go back to your Capsule workshop sheets on the laws of time:

• Whether you use a paper diary or a digital tool, it is important that you keep track of your schedule, your meetings, your commitments and your deadlines in one place.
• There are many online calendars that can help you get organised (Outlook, Google, etc.), in which you can set reminders.
• Perhaps the most convenient option is Outlook, as you already use it for all school related emails.
• The most important thing is to be consistent.
• Wherever you note your deadlines, make sure you have access to it when you need it.
• Make sure your calendar is always up to date. You can include events from all three axes (school, personal, work/other activities) to make sure you never double book your time. You can use different colour codes to identify them easier.
• Check your calendar every evening for the next day. Nothing can sneak up on you.
• Plan enough down time to recover. Rest and recreation is vital.

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outlook calendar

You need to know what's going on

New deadline or assignment? Add it to your calendar immediately.

Look at the academic calendar. Add all exam periods and other important dates to your calendar for a global vision.

Don't be alarmed if your calendar looks full sometimes. That's a good sign - it means you have managed to centralise all elements and you are on top of things.

Revision can be tough, but it doesn't have to be difficult.Finding the right revision techniques is essential. You’ll notice that using different techniques stimulates different parts of your brain, allowing you to concentrate for longer. Figure out what suits you, but try not to experiment with too many new revision methods right before an exam.

Find a way that works for you

techniques to try

- Think and try whether you prefer paper or online versions. You can try both, mix and match to see what fits you the best - Mind mapping can be done on paper or online for example with Canva - Make your own flash cards, for example with Quizlet

The Cornell method = take, organise & summarise notes - One block at the top of the page - Two columns - One block at the bottom of the page --> Efficient, as you need to think, summarise and consolidate information

Sketchnoting = visuals aids to better note-taking - Put a headline on the page - Write someting, then draw a box/cloud around it - Use your personality: add colours, stick figures, lines, dots, borders, dividers, etc. - Doesn't have to be pretty!

Interleaving = alternate different subjects/topics at the same time - A dynamic learning style - Repetitions consolidate knowledge in long-term memory

We believe in preventative measures

Seeking help and reaching out to those who can help is not a weakness. It can be your biggest asset.If you feel overwhelmed, like you can't cope with your day-to-day activities or face any other issues, please don't isolate yourself. We have a wide selection of different options that can help you.Let's tackle the obstacle before it becomes a problem.You take take a look at the options that are available to you or take an appointment with your programme management.

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Internet is filled with motivational quotes each more clichéd or inspirational than the next, but what does motivation really mean?Motivation is the desire to act in service of a goal. It's the crucial element in setting and attaining objectives. It's the "why" to whatever it is that you are doing.Motivation is one of the driving forces behind human behaviour. It fuels competition and sparks social connection. Motivation encompasses the desire to continue striving toward meaning, purpose, and a life worth living.What is also important is to understand that motivation theories are culture-bound. Differences in cultural values imply that what some individuals may perceive as motivating, others may perceive as demotivating. Cultural differences can have a profound impact on motivation. You are the best person to describe what motivates YOU. Comparing motivational factors might be interesting, but should not be a source of stress. Self reflection and awareness can help you identify and sharpen the factors that motivate YOU - which in the end is the only thing that matters.

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Internal

External

The inspiration comes from within—the desire to improve at a certain activity. Intrinsic motivation tends to push people more forcefully, and the accomplishments are more fulfilling. --> What are your internal motivators?

A person is inspired by outside forces—other people, rewards or sanctions --> What are your external motivators?

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When you have found the organisational style that suits you and your needs, you might discover the positive effect appearing in more and more aspects of your life. Good organisational skills improve focus and overall satisfaction. Stress will have a smaller grip and impact. It simplifies decision making and the quality of your work. Not the mention it can boost your confidence. Still not convinced?

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• What thoughts came up as you were answering the questions?
• Did you identify any patterns in your answers?
• Did it give you any ideas?
• What do you think are the biggest issues you are currently facing?
• What are your strenghts?
• Have you noticed any differences since you started attending the Capsule workshops?
• Do you think multitasking is a good or bad idea?

Review of your answers

Sometimes

Always

Never

Most common choice

It appears that your actions are in line with your goals. You seem comfortable with the way you organise your life. There might still be things that need tweaking. It could be beneficial to try something new and compare those to your current methods.

You try to manage your time and workload, but struggle to find better and more efficiant methods. You might need some help to organise your schedule and habits to get better results. Perhaps you don't know where to start or lack motivation.

You struggle with time management and feel overwhelmed. Life seems quite stressful and your calendar looks chaotic. You're not satisfied with your current methods (or don't have any). Perhaps you never got any guidance on organisational skills.

LIST Writing down accomplishments helps to draw your attention to what you have achieved. We tend to forget about our victories, no matter big or small. Identifying one distraction lets you be more mindful of what you spend your precious time on.

How do you know if you are meeting your goals? What do you do if you don't?

What do you think are keys to success in meeting your goals? How do you feel when you achieve them?

Outlook folders and rules may seem complex and time consuming. They are, but only at first.Once you have set up your inbox with its rules, you no longer have to manually drag and drop all emails. Let alone be overwhelmed by the amount of incoming emails! Outlook will filter incoming emails for you. Here is an example of the folders you can create to get things started. You can personalise it along the way and tailor everything to your needs.

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Get it right from the start

You can drag & drop important stuff under this folder that you might need to go back to at some point

You can drag & drop emails that contain things for you to do under this folder (e.g. Forms to fill out, something you need to do but don't have the time right now, ...)

Categorise your inbox by academic year. That way you can archive everything at the end of the year and create a new one

Create a sub-folder per semester. You can then create more sub-folders per course if you'd like and set up rules for each (e.g. by sender or what appears on the subject line).

These "notifications" folders serve to stock all automated emails you receive. You might need to check them but they are not necessarily urgent. This way they don't distract you and drown your inbox

Add automated signature: First name + last name Programme + year of studies (e.g. BBA1) (Specialisation/horizon) Campus

Emailing tips - Email ≠ DM, take your time to write it - Don't send the same email to different people separately - Keep the subject line clear: e.g. "Question about Macroeconomics midterm" - Don't follow-up on your email immediately, please be patient