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Self-Regulation Handouts

Starting off Strong

Here's a two-week guide to helping you "get there" and "be there" this quarter. Start your quarter with this checklist, and you'll be off to a great start.

 

Ten Myths about Sleep

Many college students do not get the 7-9 hours of sleep recommended by experts for good health, safety, and maximum performance. Discover some of the myths surrounding sleep and why good sleep habits are so essential to your learning.

 

Self-Regulation Links

Follow these links for self-regulation resources. Each of these sites offers learning resources appropriate for college-level learners. Please note that neither SPU nor the Center for Learning is responsible for contents on the following pages.

 

  • Effective Habits for Effective Study

Consider these eight habits for becoming an effective student...  http://www.studygs.net/attmot4.htm

  • Overcoming Procrastination

A few tips for avoiding procrastination: Clarify your personal goals; Manage your time effectively; Change your attitude; Change your behavior; and Accept yourself... http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/lrnres/handouts/1910.html

Includes a Stress Quiz: How Stressed Are You?, Beliefs that Contribute to Stress, and Tips for Managing Stress.

http://www.pv.vccs.edu/learningcenter/academic_stress_management.html

  • 17 Ways To Improve Your Study

17 great at-a-glance guide tips for improving your study.

http://www2.hawaii.edu/~jharris/wsc/outlines_and_handouts/how_to_study/hand02.html

  • Motivation V.I.T.A.L.S.

How do you do something that you don't want to do? Remember this great mnemonic to help you find out!

http://campushealth.unc.edu/content/view/473/150/

  • Setting SMART Goals

Guidelines for determining useful personal goals.

http://www.uwec.edu/career/Students/Explore/Smart_Goals.htm

A worksheet for writing personal SMART goals.

http://www.seattleu.edu/source/topics/Setting%20SMART%20Goals.doc

 

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