Life Tools

To access online resources and receive updates you can enrol for the Life Tools course on Blackboard (you may need to sign into Blackboard first). Click the ‘Enrol’ button and then follow the instructions to get started.

The Life Tools certificate is a new opportunity available from this academic year, and will be recognised in the same way as the RED Award. The aim of the course is to provide some structure so that you can maintain your motivation and feel productive by developing habits that support your progress towards your academic and personal goals. 

'The ‘Life Tools’ certification is a wonderful opportunity for all students across campus looking to develop self-awareness and learn new ways of thinking and feeling, that will impact their overall well-being. With numerous modules that touch upon a variety of topics, the program enhances confidence, motivation, resilience and teaches one to introspect, all necessary skills for an optimistic and healthy life.' - Student

To obtain the Life Tools certificate, you must:

• Attend 6 presentations. Your department may be offering some of the presentations as part of your course. Attending these will count towards the certificate too. To make the most of the programme, begin to apply the knowledge and strategies as soon as you have been to a presentation so that you can identify what works for you.
• Complete 6 modules on the Blackboard course. Each module has a screencast with a summary of the topics covered in the presentation. There is also a worksheet so that you can reflect on your learning, and practice applying the strategies. 
• Attend 2 group training sessions. This element of the programme gives you the opportunity to discuss what you have found when applying the knowledge and strategies. There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers. The focus of the discussion will be on identifying what helps or hinders applying what you are learning, as well as having an opportunity to expand on your interest in the topics. 
• Write a reflective piece (about 2 sides of A4). The purpose of this exercise is to reflect on what you have learned , your experience of applying the knowledge and strategies in a more consistent manner, and how you plan to take your learning experience into the future.

If you want Life Tools to count towards the Red Award or the Life Tools certificate, please ensure you sign into the webinars with your full name and you university email address.

We would like to hear your feedback on the Life Tools programme. To give feedback please complete this survey  (5 mins).

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback.

If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics you are interested in, you can email talks@reading.ac.uk.