Our habits guide around 90% of what we do each day. That means conscious and rational thinking guides only a small amount of our actions. Why does this happen? Conscious thought consumes a lot of energy. When you first learn to drive it’s exhausting as you’re focusing so intensely on everything you need to do. After a […]

 Today I want to share with you a great blog post by a fellow blogger – Veronica Merry from Merry Coach.But first, sign up to my free resource library where you can download my bloomin’ awesome study session planner AND tons of other printables and worksheets to help you become a happier, more confident and […]

I love hearing the stories of other students and the reasons why they start studying. Making the decision to study while working, bringing up a family or running a business is a big one.It takes a lot of dedication and you must be able to motivate yourself. But the decision to invest in yourself can […]

Have you ever struggled to prioritise your tasks? Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in many different directions? Work, studies, friends, family…?  I get this feeling all the time that just as I get one area of my life on track, others start failing – like the spinning plates analogy. So it’s super […]

I’m writing this blog post today to tell you a story, but to also share with you my unexpected lesson. When I was younger I didn’t look after my teeth as I should. My sisters and I were always allowed lots of sweets and I think I never really got out of the habit of eating […]

Working, studying, running a business…all of these require being organised. The best way to organise a busy life is to find a method that combines all aspects of your life in one place. It took me awhile to find an app I liked but, for the last two years, I have used Evernote almost every day […]

Do you struggle to find time to study around all your other commitments?Do you ever doubt your decision to work and study at the same time?Or are you at the beginning of your studying journey, about to start a course while working? This blog post will give you lots of ideas to help you fit your […]

We all have days where we don’t feel like studying. Sometimes that feeling can last a whole week. You’re tired, a bit grumpy and just want to relax. You’re jealous of all your friends who aren’t studying, who can come home from work and do nothing if they want to. But the most successful students are […]

Do you wish you could start your next university module or year feeling refreshed but also prepared? This blog post will share with you 7 ways to prepare for university and get ready for studying. Whether you have a few weeks or a few months, these simple tips can help you make the most of your break […]

​It’s easy to become stuck studying in the same way, but new research dispels some of these old methods. These study myths could waste your time and negatively impact your essay and exam grades. In this blog post I expose 7 common study myths. I bust these myths to reveal the truth and give you more successful […]