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Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich personal experience and the very latest learning and memory science, William and his expert guests are here to help. Here's to results day smiles!
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A new school year, university term or exam season is a great opportunity for a fresh start — and that doesn’t just mean buying new stationery. In this episode, we’re doing a spring clean for your study world: clearing out the physical and digital clutter that can contribute to distraction, overwhelm and mental jumble. See also: Ep 198. Stitch In Time - Small Habits for Academic Success https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17802525 Smartphone Spring Clean - 10 Tips To Tame The Tech In...
Today I'm share five powerful mental reframes that reduce exam stress and help you perform when pressure is high. We zoom out from perfectionism, comparison, and frustration with the system, so you can revise with focus and walk into the exam room calmer and more in control. Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).
Today, in the lead-up to exam season, we’re diving right into how to perform well in high-stakes, high-pressure situations with expert Dr Brian Hite. And who better to ask about high stakes than a stuntman, former army resilience trainer, sports psychologist and coach who specialises in performance under pressure. Dr Brain tackles exam pressure and tough questions, the 4 important stages of a high-stakes performance, and real-time tools you can use to stay calm: all interspersed with re...
Got a lot on your plate at the moment? Today we're helping you thrive in a demanding exam season with the help of "the easy button": specific moves you can make to take some of the pressure off in the short-term and free up a little extra time and brainspace to focus on your studies. Take a listen, and let us know in the comments where YOU'LL be pressing that easy button in future! Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams* * Hosted ...
Perfectionism can feel like ambition for many students, but it often fuels anxiety, procrastination, and a harsh inner critic that makes studying harder than it needs to be. We’re joined today by Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, author and perfectionism expert Dr Tara Cousineau, to unpack the psychology and triggers of perfectionism. Dr Tara shares practical skills everyone can employ for putting self-compassion before self-criticism, and learning how to strive for excellence whil...
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