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How to stop obsessing over results day and actually get the grades

Are you worrying so much about results day that you’re paralysed into in-action and not doing any revision? In this blog post, I’m going to show you how to get out of flight mode and into fight mode so that you actually get those grades. Fight or flight? If you’re stressing over results day and […]

Celebrating one year of The Ten Step Guide to Acing Every Exam You Ever Take

I’m so excited that my book, The Ten Step Guide to Acing Every Exam You Ever Take is one year old today! I can’t believe it. To celebrate I’ve had this video made to share some of the lovely things that people have said about the book and showcase how the book can help you, […]

How to keep your GCSE and A Level results in perspective

As the results days for GCSEs and A Levels draw nearer there’s a high probability that you’re losing sleep over your results. You probably remember that results day is coming along several times per day and get a sick feeling in your stomach and shivers down your spine. Your worry levels are through the roof. […]

How to stay mentally and physically strong throughout exam season

For some people, once exams have actually started and you’re no longer waiting for them anymore, things get a lot easier. Doing the do is easier than waiting the wait. However, if something goes wrong during exam season it can be really tough to stay on track. It’s also really hard if you fall ill […]

5 Steps to Overcome Revision Resistance

We all do it. Whether it’s choosing the chocolate bar over the apple or watching a movie rather than going for a long walk, we choose the thing that’s less good for us. We are resisting the things that we know will help us be the better version of ourselves. When it comes to revision, […]

How to stop procrastinating and study

Check your phone. Have a biscuit. Oh, and a cup of tea. Watch Netflix (whilst checking your phone). Cuddle your dog. Snap a picture of him for Snapchat. Have another biscuit. Listen to some music (whilst checking your phone). Make another cup of tea…. Does that sound like your procrastination routine? Like many students, if […]

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Motivated to Study

You want to study. You really do. But you find it so difficult to motivate yourself to do so. Instead of getting home from school and having a quick snack and drink before you hit the books you procrastinate like crazy. You watch an episode (or two) of your current favourite series on Netflix. You browse […]

The #studygram: How to use instagram to improve your grades

One of the things that I get really fed up about is grown ups (yes, I know I’m one) banging on about how social media is a disaster for students’ grades. Yes, social media has it’s down sides because when it’s used badly it can be a massive distraction and time suck. However, social media […]

Hare or Tortoise? How to get ahead with your grades by plodding along behind

Are you a hare or a tortoise when it comes to your studies? I’ll tell you why I ask… It’s becasue tortoises tend to win in the end. It’s the people who work steadily all year long – starting the school year in the right way, doing the same amount of work week-in and week-out, […]

Why you need to get out of your comfort zone to achieve better grades

A while ago, I was talking to one of my readers, we’ll call her Polly. A year ago Polly told me she wanted to study physical natural sciences at Cambridge. At the time she was in the early stages of year 12, doing all the right subjects and was clearly passionate about the subject matter of […]