Viva prep is better if it is planned a little. There’s no universal “best way” to get the work done, but the following questions could help:
- How busy are you?
- When could be a good time to start?
- How much time can you commit regularly?
- What tasks seem most helpful to you?
- Who can provide support when you need it?
Exploring these questions can help set boundaries and ideas of what to do, when to do it and so on.
Rest is a key element to getting ready for the viva too, but is often overlooked. So use the following questions, adapted from above, to help:
- How busy are you? And how much rest do you need to help recharge yourself?
- When could be good times for you to rest?
- How much time will you give yourself regularly?
- What restful activities seem most helpful to you?
- Who can help you to rest when you need support?
Prep helps before the viva. Rest helps before the viva. Ask yourself some questions if you’re struggling with either.
