Settle in for the first interview episode of the podcast – where I chat to Sam Evans, an awesome non-traditional student who’s really making distance learning work for her. Sam shares her journey from school to entering the workforce, then from testing the waters with a certificate to continuing into a degree programme. You’ll hear […]

When our initial study motivation and determination runs out, we’re often left with the feeling that learning sucks. There are some concepts we can’t grasp, or that take ages to sink in. Or we’re set study tasks that make our brains hurt. When we get stuck, when we experience that ‘learning sucks’ feeling – it’s […]

Study-life balance and work-life balance are phrases that are thrown around a lot, with many of us wanting to achieve this holy grail of perfect balance between all our responsibilities. But how realistic is it? How often do we achieve the kind of study-life balance where everything runs smoothly and you feel at peace with […]

Do you often feel like you have the attention span of a flea and get very little done? Whereas some students seem to be able to power through their to do lists? Today’s world of smartphones, smart devices, social media, endless notifications, and infinite TV shows on demand – is it any wonder your attention […]

Hands up if you ever get stuck in a studying funk? Do you ever have those times where you’re just not feeling productive, motivated or focused? Do you struggle to snap out of this sometimes? In this episode, I’m going to walk you through some simple ways to take back control of your energy, motivation […]

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 […]