LIFESTYLE

SURVIVING THE

Lifestyle Editor

Chloe Kenyon

Deputy EditorEmma Rosemurgey

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Chloe Kenyon Lifestyle Editor

It’s here. The dreaded exam period is upon us. With deadlines looming and test dates rapidly approaching, students everywhere are thinking the same thing; “how am I going to survive?”

Luckily for you, Pluto have decided to put to gether a list of tips, tricks and hacks for surviving the exam period. Happy studying!

1. Revision timetablesOne of the most important

things to do during the exam period is to manage your time wisely. Creating a revision or work time table is a great way of doing this. Planning what you will do and when makes it much more difficult to procrastinate.

2. RewardsThe biggest incentive for any

student is getting a reward for your work. Set a goal for yourself; a certain amount of hours of revision will earn you a takeaway, finishing an assignment will earn you a pint or two – It could be anything, as long as it motivates you.

3. Block distractionsIf you’re using your

computer to study or complete assignments, ensure you have everything you’ll need downloaded, then switch off your internet. The same can be done for your phone using an app called SelfControl, which will eliminate your access to selected websites for however long you choose, removing the temptation.

4. Record your lectures Dictaphones are free to loan

from Harrington and the Media Factory and are a great way of getting all the information from your lectures. When taking notes, there is a good chance you’ll miss something important; recording them ensures you capture every word.

5. Stressed out Students (S.O.S)

Our Campaigns Officer Lucy Haigh is organising a week for UCLan’s stressed out students. People will be handing out S.O.S packs, offering a free BBQ and even a puppy room.

Dont forget to celebrate and reward yourself for your hard work when its all over.

is to tone and lift the bum, some also argue it reduces cellulite. This is a promising way to get yourself booty ready for summer.

2. Sit upsThe stomach is considered a problem area by many teenage girls. We all dream of having Kendall Jenner’s washboard stomach, but being a student with a diet of takeaways and vast amounts of alcohol makes it hard to achieve. However, doing a sequence of sit ups each day could land yourself the ideal beach body. Start yourself with 40 sit ups a day, slowly working yourself up to 150 before summer. The results will leave you oozing with confidence to show off your fabulous stomach.

3. Running

After over indulging at Easter, many of us feel that we have put on a few extra pounds and are keen to shape up before summer

EXAM PERIOD

The academic year is drawing to a close and our minds are turning to summer. Whether going abroad or staying at home we are all keen to whip ourselves into shape for the hottest period of the year. Here are some basic tips to get yourself bikini confident.

1. SquatsWith celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé flaunting the ideal derrière, we have become keen to make our bums look as pert as possible. As a result, the squat challenge has become a major phenomenon in the Western world. The 30 day challenge, which includes rest days, begins with 50 squats a day and slowly works its way up to 250 by the 30th day. Many girls have been impressed by their results. The aim of squatting

THIS SUMMER

TOP TIPS ON GETTINGBIKINI-READY

Vanessa KingLifestyle Reporter

REVIEWOF THE MONTH

Each month the lifestyle team will try out a new product and provide an honest review for our students.This month, we have chosen to review a popular beauty product; the Sleek contour kit. Instagram feeds everywhere are filled with filtered selfies of girls with contoured skin and they have products like the Sleek contour kit to thank for their hundreds of likes. At a reasonable price, the kit provides a dark powder to apply as your contour and lighter powder as a highlight. While the packaging is basic, the product itself is amazing. Both the contour powder and the highlight are highly pigmented and blend very easily; allowing for easy application for newbies. The kit makes any makeup look appear polished and put together

SLEEK CONTOUR KIT

Chloe Kenyon

Lifestyle Editor

and will have you Instagram ready in no time. This Sleek palette is my favourite contour kit and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, great makeup product.

approaches. Running is a basic form of exercise which easily burns those calories, enabling you to have the perfect summer figure. If you’re not sure where to run, Avenham Park is great. With picturesque views to admire as you run, it is a popular choice for joggers in the Preston area. If you’re not keen on running in public, then UCLan’s Tom Finney Sports Centre is a great place to start. The gym includes a dark room named the “Cardio Zone” with limited light so no one is able to see you on the running machine. It is a great place to start

for beginner runners. The room also includes TVs, meaning you won’t get bored as you jog. And with the gym being free to UCLan students we should definitely take full advantage in preparation for summer.

4. Drink plenty of waterDrinking water is good for our bodies in so many different ways. It will flush out all the toxins in our body, as well as keeping us hydrated through the exercises. It is also essential to keep your skin hydrated which is important if you want to maintain a healthy tan. Doctors recommend that everyone drinks about 8 glasses a day, however more if you’re planning to detox.With summer fast approaching we all are keen to achieve that ideal beach body.

Following these basic tips will leave you feeling summer ready, ready to flaunt your fabulous bikini figure.

12 MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | PLUTO