[{"text_idx": "#000005", "text": "IsraddedigPorwch drwy ein pynciauCyrsiauPam astudio gyda ni?Diwrnodau Agored ac ymweliadauGwneud caisAriannu'ch astudiaethauFfioedd dysguCwrdd a\u0302\u2019n blogwyr myfyrwyrProsbectwsRhieni a chefnogwyrAthrawon a chynghorwyr gyrfaoeddCysylltu a\u0302 ni"}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "O\u0302l-raddedigPorwch drwy ein pynciauPam astudio gyda ni?Cyrsiau a addysgirYmchwil o\u0302l-raddedigAriannu'ch astudiaethauFfioedd dysguDiwrnodau Agored ac ymweliadauProsbectwsGwneud caisCysylltwch a\u0302 ni"}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Bywyd myfyrwyrLletyCyrsiau rhan amser i oedolionDatblygu proffesiynolCyrsiau byr ar-lein"}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Diwylliant ein hymchwilCynorthwyo ymchwilwyrCydweithioUniondeb a moesegCyllid a dyfarniadau"}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Cwrdd a\u0302\u2019n harloeswyrCampws ArloeseddEin partneriaethauNewyddion"}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Defnyddiwch ein harbenigeddYmgynghoriaeth fusnesCyfleoedd wedi\u2019u hariannuTrwyddedu ein canfyddiadau ymchwilCyfnewid gwybodaethHysbysebu cyfle am ymgysylltu dinesig"}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "Datblygwch eich gweithluAddysg broffesiynolArdystiad a hyfforddiant sgiliau TGRecriwtio ein myfyrwyr a'n graddedigionPartneriaethau trosglwyddo gwybodaethYsgoloriaethau Sgiliau Cyfnewid Gwybodaeth (KESS 2)"}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Covid-19 has turned our lives upside down, altered our way of life and created many obstacles \u2013 one of which is studying at home."}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "Some of you may have brothers and sisters who make it difficult to stay focused and stay on task. You may find it hard to motivate yourself as it doesn\u2019t feel like \u2018real work\u2019 since you\u2019re not at university. Others may find it difficult to find a balance between work and play, meaning that you either burn out or don\u2019t do enough."}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "While it may seem daunting or perhaps impossible, here are 10 tips to make it easier to stay productive at home during the coronavirus lockdown."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "While this may seem pointless, I often find that my parents don\u2019t comprehend just how much work I have which means they can\u2019t understand why I am not participating in family time \u2013 which can cause tension. It also means that if you have siblings, your parents will be much more aware of keeping them away from you while you\u2019re studying."}, {"text_idx": "#000033", "text": "Classic advice, but while it might seem obvious it can also be almost impossible. It is best to have your own study space \u2013 perhaps your room \u2013 as it means that you are less likely to be disturbed."}, {"text_idx": "#000034", "text": "Write out a work plan and a deadline timetable"}, {"text_idx": "#000035", "text": "This always motivates me and knowing exactly how many days I have left means that I understand the urgency of the task. If I have ages then I map out exactly how many different tasks I have to do each day and tick them off. Also, let\u2019s be honest \u2013 who doesn\u2019t like drawing out plans and ticking things off \u2013 its very satisfying."}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "If you can\u2019t find a silent spot in the house, put some headphones on and play (quiet) music. This distracts your brain from concentrating on the conversations within the house. It is scientifically proven that songs without words are best as your brain tends to focus on the lyrics. Here are some of my favourites:"}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "text": "If you don\u2019t like any of these then maybe try typing \u2018study music\u2019 into youtube or listening to white noise."}, {"text_idx": "#000040", "text": "The app Headspace has a whole section dedicated to working at home and focusing. It really is worth a listen. Often, I get so stressed about not having enough time to work that I end up doing less work than if I had just started working. Meditating and just re-centring my brain really helps me concentrate."}, {"text_idx": "#000041", "text": "Have a snack and a cup of tea while you work"}, {"text_idx": "#000042", "text": "Whether it\u2019s a treat or just an apple, I always find that eating something nice or drinking a cup of tea while I\u2019m reading scholarly works makes it just that much more enjoyable."}, {"text_idx": "#000044", "text": "This is a basic necessity but very important. If you\u2019re not eating enough then your brain will be starved and won\u2019t want to focus on the work at hand. It\u2019s important to get enough sleep too \u2013 it\u2019s very tempting to go to bed late and wake up late in these circumstances but this can inhibit your productivity (especially if you work best in the day). Also, it is important to exercise as this increases the dopamine levels in your brain which will not only increase your happiness but will also re-focus your attention on the work. Not only this, but being outside really helps your mental health and we could all do with some TLC in these bizarre times!"}, {"text_idx": "#000045", "text": "Set up a blue light as your study light"}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "text": "This type of light frequency has been shown to keep your brain thinking that it is daytime even if it is not. Just like your phone has a blue light, this type of lamp will mean that your brain is not getting ready to go to sleep (it\u2019s a good idea to use a natural, more yellow light up to 3 hours before you actually want to go to sleep or your sleep pattern will be inhibited)."}, {"text_idx": "#000048", "text": "This is one of the most important factors \u2013 if you don\u2019t let your brain have breaks it is likely to hit a wall and no matter how hard you try to work it just won\u2019t work. When you feel like you\u2019ve reached your limit, have a break. Whether this is going downstairs to make yourself another drink, going for a run/walk or just moving rooms for a bit, your brain will thank you. Having a break also means that your brain will subconsciously continue to work through the problem or ideas you were working on, often when you come back to whatever issue you found so difficult before your break, your brain will have solved it!"}, {"text_idx": "#000049", "text": "Although everyone has had to adapt their lives to jump these hurdles, there are lots of things you can do to make sure you work as productively as possible. I hope these points have helped, we just have to remember \u2013 this isn\u2019t forever."}, {"text_idx": "#000051", "text": "Blogs by students for students"}, {"text_idx": "#000053", "text": "Oni nodir fel arall, mae'r safbwyntiau a geir yn y blog hwn yn perthyn i'r awdur ac nid ydynt o reidrwydd yn cynrychioli barn Prifysgol Caerdydd."}, {"text_idx": "#000054", "text": "Ysgolion AcademaiddDewch i ymweld a\u0302 niCysylltu a\u0302 niCysylltiadau mewn argyfwngGwybodaeth gyhoeddus"}]