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How to Become the Student Who Graduates With Their Dream Grades

If you’ve ever wondered how to graduate with dream grades, here’s your roadmap. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out on your academic journey? It’s time to break free from that cycle. We’ll explore the powerful concept that results are a product of behaviors, which are rooted in your identity. You’ll learn how

7 Essential Ways to Ensure This Is Your Best Academic Year Yet

Are you ready to embark on your best academic year ever? Getting ready for the new academic year is about more than buying new stationery and setting up your study space. It IS possible to take a few simple, intentional actions now to set the stage for an easier studying life AND epic grades. The

Learning Mindset Mastery: How to Bounce Back From Study Disappointment

In this episode, we delve into how to bounce back from study disappointment. Whether your grades are really low or just not as high as you’d like, learn how to come back with a resilient mindset, turning setbacks into stepping stones towards the grades you really want. Join us as we explore proven strategies to

5 Reasons Why Hermione Granger Is Not a Great Student (Part 2)

Last week (episode 148) we looked at her positive studying traits, so now we’re going to look at the reasons why Hermione Granger is NOT a great student. Some of her behaviours are OK at a certain dose but Hermione takes them to an unhelpful or unhealthy level. Then, some of her qualities are not

5 Magical Pieces of Studying Advice From Hermione Granger (Part 1)

Studying advice from Hermione Granger is pretty likely to improve your academic results. Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger is known for being a hard worker, a diligent student and a lover of learning. Yes, she has her faults – look out for next week’s episode for what *not* to emulate from her learning style – but

Why It’s So Damn Hard to Be Consistent With Your Studies as an Adult Learner

It’s pitched as the *most* important study skill, but why is it so goddamn hard to be consistent with your studies as an adult learner? When you’re studying alongside a busy life – as a distance learner, mature student or a workplace learner – it’s pretty hard to study in an unchangeable rhythm. And trying

Lessons From Lewis Capaldi for More Confident and Resilient Learning

Studying as an adult is hardddd, but it is definitely possible to achieve more confident and resilient learning. Working on your mindset and learning some key confidence strategies can shift your perspective and help you study with more self-compassion, self-awareness and self-confidence – so you can graduate with the grades you really want. In this

How to Make Study Goal Setting and Habit Forming Easy

You could continue to beat yourself up about not being able to achieve your goals and stick to new habits…OR you could learn how to make study goal setting and habit forming easy. Whether you’re checking out this episode in the new year, the start of a new academic year, or a random Wednesday in

How to Make Progress in Your Studies After an Awful Day

Sometimes you’re tired and unmotivated and the last thing you want to do is sit at your desk and force feed knowledge into your brain…but you know that you still need to make progress in your studies after an awful day. While sometimes the answer may be rest and some time away from your textbooks,

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How to Build Unshakeable Studying Confidence in Just 5 Days

Learn 5 powerful strategies to build an unshakeable foundation of studying confidence.

Say goodbye to self-doubt and traumatic school memories getting in the way of you acing your learning as an adult.

And instead say hello to studying with more motivation, positivity and ease so that you can graduate with the grades you want.