How to keep up your learning over the holidays

Have you got time off over the next few weeks? If so, why not make the most of it by keeping up with your online learning.

In this post find out how to fit your learning in around holiday celebrations with some tips and tricks for learning in December and January.

the evenings are cold and dark, mulled wine is simmering, and yards and yards of Christmas lights are appearing as if by magic. start of a season of food, fun and festivities. During this period most of us get time away from work or university and we all intend to put this time off to good use – but it’s not always easy.

When you’re in holiday mode it’s easy to lose track of the hours and days – before you know it, it’s the New Year and you’re back at work. To avoid this, try to plan your schedule beforehand – mark certain days, or hours, as learning hours and set reminders on your phone or in your diary so that you stick to them. By doing this you can easily space out your learning and balance it with festive activities.

What do you want to have achieved by the end of the holiday period? Or by the end of December? Try setting yourself a goal. Write your goal out nice and big on a post-it note or piece of paper and stick it somewhere you can see it, so each day you’re reminded of what you’re working towards.

A key thing to remember over the holidays is that you can learn in really small chunks – learning doesn’t have to take over your whole day.

Little rewards can help keep you motivated if you’re struggling.