revising for exams: how to find your flow state
Being ‘in the zone’ or feeling your Flow can help you revise more easily – and actually enjoy it more. Discover what a Flow state of mind is, the benefits, and how you can find yours.
Need a hand with your studies? Perhaps you’re struggling to get in the zone, keep putting off your revision for another day or want to perfect your studying process?
You’ll find all the practical advice and support you need right here, including how to take more of a positive approach to your studies, finding your Flow state, conquering procrastination once and for all, and bouncing back after failing an exam.
how to stop procrastinating and improve your revision
Do you keep putting off your revision for another day? That’ll be procrastination getting the better of you. We reveal how you can tackle it head-on and start revising with haste.
how to approach your revision with a positive mindset
The thought of having to revise can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here, we share our dos and don’ts for tackling revision with more of a positive mindset.
how to boost your productivity when revising
Productive revision sessions are the most effective revision sessions. Here, we share 8, easy-to-follow best practice tips for completing your revision more efficiently.
how to cope with exam failure
Failing an exam can make you feel really deflated, but it’s important you don’t stay feeling that way. Discover our six top tips for picking yourself back up and coping with exam failure.
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We support past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)1, ACA students2, ICAEW staff members3, and the family and carers of members and students4.
- No matter where your career takes you, past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England Wales (ICAEW) are eligible for caba’s services for life, even if you change your career and leave accountancy
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- any other person who is or was dependent on the eligible individual supporting them financially or are reliant on the eligible individual’s care
- any other person on whom the eligible individual is reliant, either financially or for care
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*Please note none of our other services are means tested.
I’m an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?
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caba has supported me in the past; can I receive support from caba again?
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