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How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Studying With 6 Easy Strategies
As an expert study coach, “how to stop procrastinating” (and start studying again!) is one of the topics I get asked about the most. Because, let’s face it, procrastination affects everyone, not just students! So let's break the procrastination cycle and get you back...
Growth Mindset: Why Everyone Should Develop One
The mindset you have going through life is important. The goal: a mindset that bouys you up and propels you forward to ever greater heights: a growth mindset. So to help you achieve just that, we’re going to explore what a growth mindset is, how to develop one and how...
Why Study? 17 Reasons & Benefits To Inspire & Motivate You
Have you ever had a day when you’ve thought: “Why on earth am I studying this?", perhaps "Why not give up now?", or even simply "I don't know how to start” ... Everyone has days like these. And that's OK, it happens. The important thing is not to let it drag you down...
29 ULTIMATE Study Motivation Strategies – Backed By Science
Sometimes, finding that elusive study motivation can be hard work. Some days you’ve got it, some days you're panicky, overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Take a deep breath. And read on for our ULTIMATE GUIDE to student motivation. This isn’t just another set...
The 24 Brilliant Benefits Of Meditation For Students (Backed By SCIENCE)
I wholeheartedly endorse meditation for students. Decades of scientific research have shown that meditation has an wealth of benefits: ranging from sharper concentration to better memory, and from stress relief to improved mental health. Meditation has been shown to...
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18 Fresh Ideas To Soothe Exam Stress PLUS What To Say To A Stressed Student
Studying for exams isn't a walk in the park. Most students find the endless revision and thoughts of exam day pretty stressful. But don't worry. If you're feeling overwhelmed, keep reading to find out exactly how to reduce your exam season anxiety with 18 powerful...
Finding Head Space with Headspace: An Honest Review
Today, I want to talk about how I find head space. If you’ll forgive the mild pun, I mean two things by that: Firstly, I mean how I find the space in my head on a day-to-day basis to be as productive as I can and show up as my best self for my family and for all...
14 Productivity Tips To Help You Study and Work More Efficiently Than EVER
It's the productivity dream: How to get MORE done but spend LESS time doing it! It’s a dream sold by armies of productivity gurus, and there’s a veritable flood of advice out there. Many of us (myself included) dive deep into fancy strategies with good intentions -...
How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Studying With 6 Easy Strategies
As an expert study coach, “how to stop procrastinating” (and start studying again!) is one of the topics I get asked about the most. Because, let’s face it, procrastination affects everyone, not just students! So let's break the procrastination cycle and get you back...
The Top 12 Time Management Hacks & Tips for Students
Time is precious, especially when you’re an overworked student. So we’re going to count down my top 12 time management hacks and tips for students, to help you get the most from the time that’s available to you each day. Make the most of these tips and you’ll soon...
How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome: 10 Actionable Strategies To Try Today
Have you ever felt that you really don’t deserve to be where you are – at university, or doing your job? That you only got where you are by accident? And that someday soon, someone will realise you’re just an imposter? Sounds like you’re suffering from “imposter...
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Peps McCrea: Hacking Study Motivation With Psychology [PODCAST]
Where does motivation come from? And crucially, what can we do to build and nurture it? Tune in to find out!Our "Motivation To Study" series continues this week with an inspiring, fascinating and highly practical conversation with Peps McCrea, who has synthesised the...
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Your Word Of The Year – Setting You Up For Success [PODCAST]
Join me in a celebration of all the progress we made together in 2023 ... And discover a powerful, flexible way to set your intentions for the new year - with plenty of examples!Today, we're looking back on the year we've all had, taking a moment to celebrate the...
My Mindset Story – Top 3 Lessons Learned [PODCAST]
A strong mindset is the foundation you NEED. But it's always a journey: Join me as I discuss the lessons and challenges of my own mindset journey as a student.It all starts with your mindset: that's the foundation on which it all rests. And I mean both your final...
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Why Study: The Power of Purpose [PODCAST]
What's YOUR reason for studying? Not sure? Listen in as I share some great answers to inspire you to find your WHY!What's your WHY? What drives you to get to your books each day and get your studying done? What's the reason you study? I share some of the best answers...
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Quiet Ambition for Students – with Ruth Poundwhite [PODCAST]
Ruth Poundwhite is a business and mindset coach who's all about "quiet". Join us as we discuss being ambitious - quietly - as an student.Join us as we explore and celebrate introversion in school and university, your ambition, personalised goal setting for students,...
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Calm and Productivity – with Chris Bailey [PODCAST]
Chris Bailey is “the most productive man you could hope to meet” according to TED. Join us as we discuss how to increase your productivity by taking a journey into calm. "The path to productivity runs right through calm.” The “most productive man you could hope to...
3 Magical Mental Models To Help You Plan, Prioritise And Feel Calmer [PODCAST]
Change the way you think with these three mental models: three new mindsets to improve your studying!Discover the power of The Glass, The T-Shape and The Process Flow: 3 handy and flexible mental images I often use to help students plan, prioritise and feel calmer in...
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How To Set Study Goals That WORK – With David Hyner [PODCAST]
David Hyner is a goal-setting expert, researcher and award-winning motivational speaker: Join us as we discuss how to acheive your goals - even the MASSIVE ones!Finding your why, setting MASSIVE goals, and the magic "pyramid" process for how to achieve them,...
Are You Working Too Hard? [PODCAST]
Are you working too hard? Overstudying? Just how much studying is too much? Let's look at the counterintuitive reality of how LESS is MORE when you study SMARTER not HARDER. Are you working too hard? Overstudying? How much studying is too much? We're all about helping...
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Giles Paley-Phillips: Faltering, Failing and Picking Yourself Up [PODCAST]
Podcast host & author Giles Paley-Phillips know all about failing and faltering. We discuss why it's fine to falter as a student or a creator, and how to get pick yourself up again and move on. Why it’s fine to falter and fail, and how to pick yourself up again....
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