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 […]
Why You Need to Set Big Study Goals (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 5)
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 […]
How to Become an Organised Student in 3 Simple Steps (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 4)
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 […]
The Simple Way to Boost Your Studying Discipline (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 3)
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 […]
Is Your Study Mindset Holding You Back From Success? (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 2)
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 […]
How to Create an Awesome Study Space (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 1)
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, […]
7 Reasons Why Your Grades Are Not Higher
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 […]
How to Set Effective Studying Boundaries
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 […]
What to Do When You Get Your Latest University Results
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 […]
Why You’re Procrastinating (And What You Can Do to Stop)
A LOT of students struggle with procrastinating – it’s the nemesis of many who really struggle with starting things on time. A Netflix-binge, early night or even cleaning the bathroom is often more appetising than starting that essay or revising for that exam. But while some procrastinating may be fun, the effects of it are […]
