Do you believe that you have a certain amount of talent or academic potential, and that you can fulfil this through developing your skills? Or do you believe that your academic potential is limitless? In this episode I’m going to share with you a common myth about academic potential, and the dangers in measuring the […]

Did you know that schools weren’t created for learning? Do you know that your university will expect you to arrive already knowing HOW to learn, but that your school wouldn’t have taught you? Learning HOW to learn is vital for academic success. While your university will teach you WHAT to study, it’s your responsibility to […]

Setting study goals can feel pretty scary and often kinda pointless if you don’t feel particularly in control of the grades you achieve. But setting study goals is a key factor in your academic success. They help to focus your attention and energy, and allow you to course correct if you fall off track. And […]

Organising probably isn’t the most enjoyable study task but being an organised student is vital to save time, boost your productivity, and help you achieve good grades. The beginning of your studies or a new module is the perfect time to set up some simple organisation systems that will make your life A LOT easier […]

You might believe that some students just have more studying discipline – that they’re born this way. Or that it’s just easier for some people to get up every day at 5am to exercise and never let a chunk of chocolate pass their lips. Only 1/2 my friend. Firstly, studying discipline is a muscle that […]

Did you know that your beliefs have a massive impact on your academic results? That your study mindset can either cause you to struggle, or to thrive? Our beliefs become our thoughts which become our actions and then our results. So strengthening your beliefs and study mindset will have a MASSIVE, compound effect on your […]

Over the course of your qualification, you’re going to be spending A LOT of time studying – hardly a newsflash. And your environment is important. Your study space can be motivating, comfortable, aid your focus, and improve your productivity so you tick off your tasks faster. Or, your study space can be distracting, demotivate you, […]

There are a number of challenges and reasons which can explain why your grades are not higher. If I asked you to tell me the reasons behind your grades, what would you say? What do you think is holding you back from achieving better results? Maybe you’re fully aware of your obstacles and know exactly […]

It’s time to talk about setting studying boundaries. Just before starting a new course, module, semester is a perfect time to evaluate the studying boundaries you have in place, or to identify any others you’d like to implement to help you achieve more in less time. Your studying is affected by and affects the lives […]

Receiving your latest university results can be a time for celebration or a time for disappointment. If you’re not happy with your grades it’s easy to slip into negative thinking and it can be difficult to pick yourself up and move forward. But there’s a simple process you can follow to take your latest university […]