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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 […]

How to succeed in your exams when no-one believes in you

How to succeed in your exams even when no-one believes in you

This week I had an email from a reader that made me really sad. It said: My Science teacher thinks that I won’t reach a C. It’s really put me down to think that I can’t pass and it’s made me give up on revising Science all together. I feel like I’m not getting any […]

Exam anxiety: How to deal with exam anxiety with positive self-talk

You have worked so hard all year. You really want those top grades to get into university or so you can go to your chosen sixth form. You really don’t want all that hard work to go to waste by failing. But, there’s this voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough. It’s […]

Growth Mindset: The power of "not yet"…

Your teacher’s handing back work that they’ve marked. It might be an essay, some maths problems or a practice exam question. When you get yours back you’re disappointed. You haven’t met the target grade you’ve set for yourself. You feel like giving up. What’s the point in keeping on trying when you don’t get the […]

Growth Mindset: The power of “not yet”…

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