Lucy Parsons, Author at Life More Extraordinary with Lucy Parsons

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5 Reasons You Should Risk Failure on Your Road to Being Extraordinary

As I was getting ready for bed last night I said to my husband: “I wish I was less me-like.” He looked at me with a subtle roll of the eyes (thinking to himself, “We’re in for one of those kinds of conversations are we?”). “What do you mean?” He said. “Well, I just wish I […]

Fear of Failure: How to face your fears to get the grades you want

Fear of failure. Just thinking those words sends shivers down my spine. Even on my most positive days the fear of failure seems to hunt me down and sow seeds of doubt in my mind. And, I think you feel the same way too. Recently two people have contacted me to talk about their fear of […]

3 Compelling Reasons You Should Thank a Teacher Today (in a video)

When did you last take a moment to thank a teacher? When someone has shared their time and expertise with you it’s just good manners to say ‘Thank you’. And, you know what? It also feels REALLY good. For both of you. But, there are also some selfish reasons for saying thank you. When you […]

Real Oxbridge Interview Questions Remembered by Successful Candidates

The best way to prepare for any interview is to anticipate the questions you’ll be asked. Oxbridge interview questions range from the generic “Why do you want to study blah?” and “What’s your greatest weakness?” (more on these here) to the specific. In this post I’m sharing some questions that successful Oxbridge applicants remember being […]

Oxbridge Interviews: what they're really looking for (Interview with the Admissions Tutor of Homerton College, Cambridge)

Oxbridge interviews are full of mystique. You hear alarming stories of things being thrown at candidates to see how they react. There are rumours of outright craziness from candidates like the time an Oxford interviewee was asked ‘What is courage?’. They replied ‘This,’ and walked straight out of the room. These stories can fill the […]

Oxbridge Interviews: what they’re really looking for (Interview with the Admissions Tutor of Homerton College, Cambridge)

9 Questions You’re Likely to Hear at a University Interview

This is a guest post by Eleni Cashell from WhatUni.com. Congratulations, you’ve submitted an amazing application and you’re through to the university interview stage. But now it’s time to prep… Here are 9 questions you’re likely to hear at a university interview, why they ask them and how to answer them… 1. Tell Me About […]

7 Frightful Study Mistakes That Could Be Harming Your Grades

Exams can be scary things. Have you ever felt sick in your stomach the morning before a test, so much so you can hardly eat your breakfast? Have your palms ever been so slippery with sweat that your pen keeps slipping out of your fingers as you try to write an essay in an English […]

How to create better study habits that work for you

It’s Wednesday morning, the period before lunch. Your stomach is gently growling as you anticipate the tuna-mayo sandwich (with thinly sliced cucumber – it has to be thin, the texture matters) sitting in the cute Cath Kidston-esque lunchbox you bought on the market last time you took a Saturday shopping trip. The growling seems to be made worse […]

7 Powerful Mini Study Habits to Supercharge Your Grades

You’re reading this because you want the best grades. You want to get into the best universities and excel in all areas of your life. Often, making big strides towards your goals actually just requires small changes in your day-to-day behaviours. Replace old habits that weren’t helping you with new ones that move you closer […]

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