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Study motivation and tips pls!

I have my mocks next week, and i havent started maths or english and barely made a dent in science...
Still got other subjects to do as well
Really been struggling to find motivation, and stress has been hitting hard.
pls help! xx

Reply 1

Original post
by Sherlock+Marvel
I have my mocks next week, and i havent started maths or english and barely made a dent in science...
Still got other subjects to do as well
Really been struggling to find motivation, and stress has been hitting hard.
pls help! xx

Hey, don’t panic, you still have time to make a difference! Try breaking your revision into small, manageable chunks and focus on one topic at a time. Even 30–45 minutes of focused work can help. Make a realistic timetable for each day and include short breaks to avoid burnout. For motivation, remind yourself why these mocks matter and maybe reward yourself after hitting each goal. You’ve got this, just start small and build momentum!

Reply 2

What qualifications are they mocks for?
I did GCSEs in 2024 so if its GCSE mocks then id be happy to answer any questions 🙂
Maybe you’d like to try using TSR to hold yourself accountable? We have a grow your grades forum where you can make a blog but if thats too much of a commitment we have study motivation threads where you can post to keep yourself in check too!

Reply 3

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by Kuriknowsbest98
Hey, don’t panic, you still have time to make a difference! Try breaking your revision into small, manageable chunks and focus on one topic at a time. Even 30–45 minutes of focused work can help. Make a realistic timetable for each day and include short breaks to avoid burnout. For motivation, remind yourself why these mocks matter and maybe reward yourself after hitting each goal. You’ve got this, just start small and build momentum!

Thank you! The tip on realistic goals really helped, and i actually can see what ive done all coming together, thanks!

Reply 4

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by DerDracologe
What qualifications are they mocks for?
I did GCSEs in 2024 so if its GCSE mocks then id be happy to answer any questions 🙂
Maybe you’d like to try using TSR to hold yourself accountable? We have a grow your grades forum where you can make a blog but if thats too much of a commitment we have study motivation threads where you can post to keep yourself in check too!

GCSE mocks thx!
idak my predicted grades, so i have no starting point..

Reply 5

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by Sherlock+Marvel
GCSE mocks thx!
idak my predicted grades, so i have no starting point..

You dont need to know your predicted grades to start a grow your grades blog 🙂 It’s just a tool where you can write what you studies in a day or week (in as much or as little detail as you like!) and then other users will give you encouragement and you chat about studies. It’s not for everyone but can really help some students, let me know if you want more info on how to start one

Reply 6

Yes please! That would be amazing

Reply 7

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by Sherlock+Marvel
Yes please! That would be amazing

So you need to start a thread using the ‘+ask a question’ button which you should see on browser
Then you make sure that your post goes in the grow your grades 2025/2026 study blogging competition
In the post you can write what subjects you do, grades youre aiming for, any interests you have, plans for next year… pretty much anything you want- you can always edit it later!
Once youre done you can tag me and i’ll tag some others in year 11 who study blog so we can get you some people to chat to about GCSEs and studying 🙂

Reply 8

Original post
by Sherlock+Marvel
Thank you! The tip on realistic goals really helped, and i actually can see what ive done all coming together, thanks!

Of course if you have anymore questions feel free to ask or create another thread!

Reply 9

Original post
by DerDracologe
So you need to start a thread using the ‘+ask a question’ button which you should see on browser
Then you make sure that your post goes in the grow your grades 2025/2026 study blogging competition
In the post you can write what subjects you do, grades youre aiming for, any interests you have, plans for next year… pretty much anything you want- you can always edit it later!
Once youre done you can tag me and i’ll tag some others in year 11 who study blog so we can get you some people to chat to about GCSEs and studying 🙂

thx ❤️

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