5 Top Tips For Last Minute Revision.

Hey Gals,

As most of you are aware GCSE exams start this up coming week and if your as unorganized as me you'll have left the subjects you hate to revise for last minute. And now your panicking. I'm not going to say you brought this all on yourself- I've been there, i know that now you're probably looking at your revision guide and thinking 'what even does this word mean?' I feel ya. But honestly, lets just put maximum effort in for these next 3 weeks and I'm sure will pay off for the rest of your life. So here goes my 5 top tips for last minute revision.

1). Get them post its out.

Yep, you heard. For me the best revision technique is using 900 million post it notes. Of course, not actually 900 million but you get the idea. I use these to jot down key points and sometimes definitions of words. Sometimes I stick them up around the house so that when I'm putting my makeup or whatever I can just look at it and try and stick it to my brain. This really helps me with key terms. Plus when your sitting in the exam you can think back to where that post it is the house and remember whats on it. However, this is more effective if you do it quite a while before your exams. I also use the post it notes as flashcards sometimes. So when I eat my tea I'll take a post it note and sit with it in front of me and voila by the time you've finished you know it half by heart. You can even take them on a car journey with you and just cover the word and then try and recite the meaning. That works particularly well with English Literature quotes.

2). Use a variety of techniques.

One of the reasons you get bored when doing revision is because you sit there with your head in a text book and reread the same paragraph over and over again. Sure, using a revision guide is perfect for getting your information some times but try to mix things up from time to time. Try finding useful revision videos on 'YouTube' or visit websites such as 'BBC Bitesize'. I found particularly useful apps on my phone. I've been liking 'Eduvee' for science revision. It allows you to watch videos about which ever topic you wish to learn about, read information on it and test yourself. I've also been loving 'Gojimo' as you can select the topics that are relevant to you and even select different exam boards for each topic which is really useful. Plus, both of these apps are free on the Apple App Store.

3). Take a break.
Every 40 minutes or so remember to take a break from revision. Taking breaks regularly between revision sessions is proven to help you remember and implant things into your brain. Just try to keep a good ratio between breaks and actual revising. 

4).  Focus on the things you really don't know anything about- there's no point revising things you already know!

I know that when you pick up your revision guide and you have a look at all the topics you need to know the first thing you do is panic about all the things that you don't know how to answer the questions to. Then the next thing you do is think ''Let's do *insert best topic* because I know how to answer that. DON'T DO IT. You're making it worse for yourself. If you know a small amount about a lot of topics then that's better than knowing everything about 2 topics and just praying that they come up on the exam.

5). Try to stay calm.

I know it's hard but try and stay calm.If you begin to panic your definitely going to forget things. Before you go into your exam try and do something that makes you more calm. I usually listen to music whilst looking through some key notes. Just stay calm and you'll be fine.

Good Luck to anyone sitting there GCSE's this year or any other exam for that matter. I'm sure you'll do brilliantly.

Leah - Pentatonic Pelly.

BBC Bitesize: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education

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Winter Walks With my Besto

Hey guys, I know I've been absent from this bog for quite a while now, but I've literally had loads to do. i'm so sorry but I hope that I'll be posting more regularly from now on.

As some of you guys may know in England we had quite a bit of snow last week and so my school ended up closing early. Me and my friend decided to go for a walk and spend the rest of the day taking photographs of the pretty white stuff, so I thought I'd share with you some of the pictures I took. 

Beth's wearing: leggings & Hat: Primark, Coat:Matalan and Purple Doc's by Goldigga. I don't know which top she had on :L

I'm wearing jeans:Next, plain black long sleeve basic top: Primark, black & green checked coat:Matalan, Some random pearl scarf and hat set that I can't remember where it's from and my look a like Doc martens which are made by Goldigga.

I hope you enjoyed this post. There's more to come later this week :)

Leah-Marie xo

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Life

Hi guys,

So I just thought I'd let you know what's going on in my life recently. 

 

I have one week left at school until we break up for half term which I can't wait to get to, as I feel like we're doing so much work and homework at the minute that my heads going to explode. I know Welcome to Year 11 right? I've been having a lot of coursework to be doing lately as well as controlled assessments and tests for our data entry which gets sent home to our parents :/ Plus last weekend was my friend's and my Nan's birthday so I had lots of Birthday Celebrations to attend <3

 

This weekend, I am going to be really busy again as I am going to see Ed Sheeran in Concert. I am soooooooooo excited! We're standing as well, which I always thinks adds to the atmosphere and hysteria:) I might even give you a review type post of the concert if I have the time, in between homework.

 

I will also be packing for my holiday as the following week (half term week) I will be going to Spain with my family. I'm quite excited about going away abroad on holiday, however I am a bit anxious about it all as I haven't been abroad since I was quite little. I'm hoping to take some beautiful photos for you to admire when I get back along with all the goss' about my time in Spain.

 

Tomorrow I'm going to do a post for you guys, so please look forward to that.

 

Can I please just thank anyone who takes the time to read this blog, whether it's just this one post or everyone I do, it really means a lot to me. So please keep telling your friends about my blog and spreading the word of my little space in the internet world.

 

Leah-Marie xo

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Just an update.

I am so sorry I didn't update last weekend. My internet wasn't working for ages and then when it did start working my laptop wouldn't let me log in for at least 3 days. And on top of all the technical difficulties I have also had a lot of revision to do and homework as I have just started my final year at high school.

 

I have also just reached over 200 followers on my Amazine page so I am extremely grateful for that. Thank you :)

 

Once again, I am really sorry. I've been dying to post something and I promise you I will definitely  post at least once this weekend.

 

Until then, goodbyeeeee. I hope you have a brilliant rest of the week.

Leah-Marie xo

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What's in my bag tag- School Edition.

As it is the start of September many of you have probably gone back to, or started high school ,or college and because of this I came up with the idea of combining  a 'what's in my bag' tag with a school essentials type thing. It also then gives you some ideas about what you might need if your starting a new stage in your education; everything from beauty to planning covered.

 

My bag is actually an old season Next leather look shoulder bag, that I happened to stumble upon in a charity shop. Now at school we have been told that we are having bigger books this year and so my bag is bigger so I can fit them in; it is slightly bigger than your average shopper bag. It has a quite large oblong pocket at the front which would be perfect for those of you who have large purses and also a zip compartment at the front which is really hand for throwing your phone in and headphones- this pocket is actually quite deceiving and is bigger than it looks. The main section of the bag is what feels like suede lined (although I don't think it is) and has an inner pocket, phone slot and slightly larger slot next to it for, lets say your camera. It has also got a large zip pocket on the back of the bag.

 

 

In the first large pocket of my bag there is a small packet of tissues and a compact mirror. I can tell you now that after a few weeks this is also where I will find a hoard of lip products that I have felt like I haven't seen in years as this is what usually happens. Honestly, last year I ended up with roughly 5 various lip products in my blazer pockets. Currently, there is only one lipstick in there, which is a YBF lipstick in shade popular primrose. It is such a pretty everyday shade. I love it! And the mirrored packaging is super cute too... although I can't find a link to leave you, sorry.

 

 

The main section of my bag is filled with 5 school books, my media folder, a tattered copy of 'Lord Of The Flies' and my pink lunchbox.  My pencil case is also in this section. It is from Home Bargains an was only 99p as I thought that there was no point in spending money on an expensive pencil case when it was my last year. It has a really pretty montage effect print on it of leopard and zebra print in bright colours, the zip is also a pastel blue, which is one of my favourite colours at the minute. Also in my bag there is my body spray, which comes in handy after a hard P.E lesson; 'Charlie' in scent 'Enchant'. I'm rubbish at describing smells so basically on the back it says ''charismatic blend of wild apple, honeysuckle and coconut''. I don't know what that is suppose to mean but it does smell really pretty, this is my go-to body spray at the minute. In the phone pocket I have got my ''Mini Ted Baker body spray'' which is described as being a compromise ''of rose sandalwood and juicy raspberry that smells as good as it looks''. Ok, no need to be so cocky Ted Baker. Aha. But it does actually look really pretty.

In the last back pocket of my bag there is the instructions to my calculator (which is in the front zip section sorry :/ ) and a next carrier bag. Which I use for when my coat or umbrella gets wet in the morning, I can put it in there so that it doesn't get everything else wet. Clever thinking on my part methinks.

If you enjoyed reading this post (I knew I enjoyed writing it then please drop me a comment. Thank you for reading, have a nice day,
Leah-Marie xo

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