Just as a little disclaimer, these are my personal tips, and this may not work for everyone but I find these kind of things really handy!
Environment
I think a really important part of revision is to have a clean, organised environment. I'm a firm believer in the whole "your environment effects your subconscious" type thing. Since I've started my exams I have tried to keep my bedroom really organised and have a draw underneath my bed that is organised into different sections for certain subjects - I keep things that are more important to revise at the front of the draw and the not-so-important things near the back. I also think it's really important to have a good revising space, mine for instance is my desk! My desk is quite large so I also use it to keep my make-up, skin products and jewelry. So what I have done is cut my desk into two (not literally!) with half of my desk reserved for studying and the other half for other things!
It may not look all the tidy to you, but it works great for me!
I also think it's important to be in a calm environment, so find somewhere in your house (or even outside) and try to let out the stress. I like to create a stress free environment by making sure there aren't a lot of people in the house and listening to chill music and lighting candles! - I'm loving my YC Wild Passion Fruit
Favourite candles and favourites artists to listen to when revising
Organisation
I think it's really important to make sure you're properly organised when doing revision, however, I also try my best to avoid clutter. I know a lot of people are surrounded my books when they revise but I personally prefer to keep all of my notes together in one place. I remember watching FleurDeForce's exam video last year where she mentioned having a "project book", and I can't tell you how helpful it is! My project book was from staples and I think it was only £5 or so, it has detachable page separators and pages thick enough so the ink doesn't come through! I love using post stick notes to section everything off and is really good for a bit of cramming just before I go into the exam! Using highlighters and different pen colours are also really helpful as they help me group certain subjects together or let me remember things that need more revision on.
My selection of different colour coding equipment and my Oxford Project Book
Revision Material
All I can really say in terms of revision material is not to over complicate things. Personally I find it easier just to make notes from my past work and text books, but some people may like going to websites and copying up from there. What I like to use when making notes is my text book which gives a more accurate view on whatever subject I'm doing and then doing past papers so I get a feel for the exam, I usually do past papers without any help (but if I'm really stuck I'll refer back to notes and make sure to pay special attention to that particular subject).
Textbook, old work done in class, past papers
Also...
I just wanted to add super quickly that I find calenders really helpful to remind my when exams are as I do tend to forget! And as well as this please remember to take a break during revision - your brain will need it! Personally I like taking half an hour off every 2 hours! Keeping hydrated is also really good, I find it helps prevent the horrible revision headaches - and if like me you have trouble staying awake during revision energy drinks can help (but don't drink them too much.. don't want a Will situation from the Inbetweeners!)
If you have any questions please feel free to ask below!
Till next time x
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