Feeling a bit low? Unmotivated? Tired? We’ve put together ten ways to beat the January blues, with a few FREE resources on OpenLearn to help you on your way.

A guide to help find what motivates you and to set the goals that will get you through your studies.

Whether you’re a full or part-time student, studying is likely to mean adding another commitment to your life. Having a lot to balance can sometimes affect our wellbeing and leave us feeling overwhelmed. 

This free course explores the term 'motivation' and factors affecting motivation. This includes looking at the most influential theories of motivation that contribute to understanding the causes of motivation. The motivation of sports people and people working in sport and fitness environments are used to help understand the theories presented.

Check out our series of one-minute animations exploring revision tips, beating procrastination, what’s involved in a remote exam and other study skills.

Balancing the demands of studying with family or employment responsibilities can be difficult. This interactive explores different challenges, including lack of understanding and support from family members and employers, time pressures, and dealing with the emotional side of navigating work, family and study. Based on the real-life experiences ...

Staying motivated while studying can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re neurodivergent. This animation explains how a virtual accountability partner can help with distance learning. 

The exam period brings with it extra challenges - but if you manage your stress, you can make it through. Teena Clouston has some tips, and you may turn your papers over now.

Do you sometimes wish you were more resilient when faced with changes at work? Do you have career plans but feel unsure about progressing with them? If you do, then this free course, Developing career resilience, will help you to build your resilience and approach career-related change with greater confidence and motivation.