Settle in for an awesome interview episode where I chat to Becky Strafford, a masters student and lifelong learner. Becky shares her journey from traditional student to employee, to business owner and now non-traditional student – while raising her two daughters and renovating her house! You’ll hear about the bizarre career advice Becky received, the […]
The Path to Academic Success Is Not a Straight Line
Settle in for an awesome interview episode where I chat to Lou Robinson, a fabulous non-traditional student who demonstrates that the path to academic success is not a straight line. Lou shares her winding, twisty journey from school to gaining work experience, to studying towards a number of qualifications before finding the course and career […]
It’s Time to Stop Taking Pointless Study Notes
Are you guilty of taking study notes and then not using them again? Of spending hours each week completing your reading and notes but finding they’re not helpful when it comes to writing your essays or preparing for your exams? Well, it’s time to stop taking pointless study notes. There are some common mistakes I […]
5 Rules for Easier Essay Writing and Higher Grades
Do you wish essay writing was easier? Do you find yourself procrastinating and putting off starting and then having to complete your essay in a mad rush and submit at the last minute? You’re not alone. Essay writing is a daunting process that feels complicated and mysterious and kinda awful at times. It can feel […]
How to Get Your Studying Done When You Say You Will
Are you fed up with making studying plans and not sticking to them? Of saying you’ll start your essay or exam revision at a certain time but it just is not happening? Completing a degree takes thousands of micro-decisions to study or not to study; to continue and push through when you reach a stuck […]
How to Make Distance Learning Work for You and Your Career
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 […]
Why Learning Sucks (And If It Doesn’t You’re Not Doing It Right)
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 […]
How to Achieve a Healthy Study-Life Balance
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 […]
How to Increase Your Attention Span So You Can Focus for Longer
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 […]
How to Get Out of a Studying Funk With the Fresh Start Effect
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 […]
