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How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Studying With 6 Easy Strategies
Procrastination. It’s a dark secret that surprisingly many of us hide. And 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 students...
Growth Mindset: Why Everyone Should Develop One
The mindset you have going through life is important. You want a mindset that 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 to nurture one in...
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? What possible benefits are there in continuing to study? How do I even start?” Me too. In fact, everyone has days like these. Because sometimes the motivation to study is nowhere in sight....
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 just haven’t and you don’t know where to start. If you’re panicking or feeling overwhelmed about that project due soon or upcoming exam, take a deep breath....
The 24 Brilliant Benefits Of Meditation For Students (Backed By SCIENCE)
I’ve been increasingly amazed by the sheer breadth of benefits of meditation for students. What was once something I dismissed as niche is now mainstream. Even better, the benefits are backed up by robust science. I now wholeheartedly endorse meditation for students,...
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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, especially to business-people: because in business, time really is money. So doing more work in less time really does equal more money....
How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Studying With 6 Easy Strategies
Procrastination. It’s a dark secret that surprisingly many of us hide. And 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 students...
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. I promise, these tips will help you get your...
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...
10 Growth Mindset Posters To Encourage You Every Day
Having the right mindset – a “growth mindset” – to propel you through life is important. And if you’re looking to develop a growth mindset, or nurture one in your children or students, you need the right resources: and an inspirational growth mindset poster could be...
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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...
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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...
Never Say Never – An Epic Student Story [PODCAST]
Uncover the story of a "student of life" who simply never gave up learningDon’t settle for less than you can be. Never give up. Today's epic tale spans decades of our hero's life, and has seen her overcome lack of money and grind in minimum-wage jobs, lack of time,...
Being A Woman/Girl At School and College – with Charly Young & Tanya Meessmann [PODCAST]
The challenges girls / women face and how to overcome them Girls / women face unique challenges in school / college… many of which aren’t often acknowledged or talked about. So today… … we’re going to acknowledge and talk about them. You’ll leave with a better...
Being A Man/Boy At School and College – Tim Carpentier [PODCAST]
The challenges men / boys face and how to overcome them The man and boy box: how does gender interact with education inside and outside of the classroom? It’s a man’s world… isn’t it? Masculinities expert Tim Carpentier joins me to discuss the unique challenges boys /...
Are You Working Too Hard? [PODCAST]
Why less can be more: the "study smarter not harder" approach Are you working too hard? We're all about helping you study SMARTER, and not HARDER on the Exam Study Expert podcast. But what if the key to studying SMARTER wasn't just about your study technique, but also...
Giles Paley-Philips: Faltering, Failing and Picking Yourself Up [PODCAST]
Why it's fine to falter as a student or a creator, and how to get back on track. Why it’s fine to falter and fail, and how to pick yourself up again. With smash-hit Blank podcast host & author, Giles Paley-Phillips, who knows more than most about failing and...
My Top Study Motivation Hack [PODCAST]
For when its time to get your "get up and go" to fire up Struggling to get motivated? Need to overcome procrastination? Today I share my favourite tactic for finding your get-up-and go. It all starts with "why"... For personalised help with YOUR study motivation, find...
Got Too Much To Do? Here’s What To Do [PODCAST]
Escape overwhelm and get back in control with this practical strategy. How to cope when it feels like there's just too much to get done, and too few hours in the day! This is my two-stage prescription for study overwhelm, for getting back on top of life when you can't...
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Motivation To Study: What REALLY Works with Dr Erika Patall [PODCAST]
A world-class motivation psychologist reveals what really gets students motivated. (And what doesn't..!) One question I hear possibly more than any other single question is “how can I increase my motivation to study”? Today, we're cutting through the endless advice...
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