Ep.148 5 Magical Pieces of Studying Advice From Hermione Granger (Part 1)
Release Date: 07/17/2023
Ep.178 How to Have a Super Productive Essay Writing Session (Without Getting Stuck)
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#178 – When you DO manage to carve out time to work on your essay, do you struggle to actually get much writing done? Procrastination, writer’s block, overwhelm, perfectionism…sound familiar? These are all normal struggles for adult learners but that doesn’t mean you need to just put up with them. Because they’re keeping you stuck in unproductive writing land – so your essays take way longer and are way more stressful to write. In this episode, I’m gonna help you fix this so you can have SUPER productive essay writing sessions. You’ll learn: 5 simple things you can do...
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Ep.177 Why Your Essay Grades Have Dropped (And How to Fix Them)
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#177 – If your essay grades have suddenly dropped, or just aren’t improving despite your effort, this episode will help you understand exactly why. Because it’s frustrating to put more time and energy into your work and not see the results. Especially when you were getting higher grades before. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason essay grades dip, and what you need to do differently to turn things around. You’ll discover: why your grades can drop even if your effort stays the same how essay requirements change as your course progresses the hidden “skills gap”...
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Ep.176 How to "Lock In" Academically Without Burning Out
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#176 – If you’ve seen all the content online about “locking in” and thought, that might work for fitness, but it definitely doesn’t work for studying, this episode is for you. Because when you’re studying alongside work and life, “locking in” can sound like sacrificing your evenings, your weekends, your hobbies and your sanity. But that’s not the only way to do it. In this episode, I’m reframing what it means to lock in academically – so you can approach your studies with more clarity, more strategy and a lot less burnout. You’ll discover: why the usual “lock in”...
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Ep.175 How to Make Studying After Work Easier (So You Can Reclaim Your Weekends)
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#175 – If you’re overwhelmed by the thought of evening study sessions, this episode reveals a simple yet powerful shift that makes studying after work easier and more achievable. Because you know you NEED to study after work, but you don’t know how to do it in a way that doesn’t make you hate your life. You'll discover: The unexpected benefits of studying after work How to identify your ideal study windows and create clear, realistic plans Practical tips for smoothing your transition from work to study The importance of setting intentional study times and actions that align...
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#174 – Most students think academic writing is just about essays and grades and that it only impacts them while they’re studying. But what if it was also the key to unlocking more confidence, clarity and success in other areas of your life? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 real-life benefits of academic writing that no one talks about—skills and shifts that can change how you think, write, and show up at work, in conversations and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered whether learning to write better essays is really worth the effort…this episode will show you just how far those skills...
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Ep.173 How to Write Essays Faster: My Story of Writing 40,000 Words in a Week
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#173 – Writing essays faster isn’t about typing speed or motivation—it’s about skill. In this episode, I’m sharing how I managed to write 40,000 words in just one week (yep, really), and the 7 key strategies that made it possible. You’ll hear what didn’t help (and might be slowing you down too), plus the practical tools, habits and mindset shifts that made fast, focused writing possible. Whether you’re writing 1,000 words or 10,000, these tips will help you write stronger essays in less time—without the panic or waffle. To get the links and full shownotes for this...
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Ep.172 How to Have a Productive Study Session: 3 Simple Steps to Get More Done in Less Time
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#172 – Feel like your study sessions are more faffing than focusing? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing 3 simple steps to help you stop wasting time and finally feel productive when you study. You’ll learn exactly what to do at the start, middle and end of a study session so you can get more done in less time—without burning out. These are the tips I use myself and teach my students—and they really work. These are quick wins you can try today to make your study time feel calmer, clearer and way more effective. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: . ...
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Ep.171 Choose Your Hard: How to Keep Going When Studying Feels Impossible
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#171 – Studying is hard…but not studying is hard too. In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful mindset shift to help you get through those stuck, low-motivation moments. I’ll walk you through real student examples and tell the personal story of my own recent qualification. One of the hardest things I’ve done in years. You’ll learn how to pause, reflect and choose the kind of hard that moves you forward. Plus, I’ll share free tools to help you make studying feel more doable – whether you're on a break or deep in essay season. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head...
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Ep.170 How to Plan Your Study Break: Find Time for Rest, Joy and Freedom
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#170 – If you’re currently on a study break, or you’ve got one coming up—whether it’s a few weeks or a few months between terms/years—this episode will help you make the most of it. I’m sharing a gentle, practical approach to planning your break with intention—not to get more done, but to feel more like you. You’ll learn how to reflect on what you need, create playful “classes” from the things you love, and build a weekly schedule that supports rest, joy and freedom. There’s also a free printable workbook to help you create your own personalised break plan—complete...
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Ep.169 5 Reasons Why Essay Writing Feels So Hard (and How to Fix It)
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#169 – If you have ever found yourself thinking, “why does essay writing feel so hard?” you are not alone. In this episode, I share 5 reasons why essays often feel overwhelming, confusing or frustrating—and what you can do about each one. We will explore why you were never properly taught how to write essays, why traditional study methods often make things harder, and why high-stakes assignments leave no room for practice. You will also hear why outdated frameworks like PEEL are not helping you and how you might be working incredibly hard but not always in the most effective way. If...
info_outline#148 – As role models go, the character of Hermione Granger could offer some pretty good studying advice.
Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger is known for being a hard worker, a diligent student and a lover of learning. Yes, she has her faults – look out for next week’s episode for what *not* to emulate from her learning style – but there are a lot of lessons that you as an adult learner can apply to see great results.
In this episode, I’m going to share with you 5 magical pieces of studying advice from Hermione Granger – the traits and qualities that make her a great student. You’ll walk away knowing how to apply these to your unique studying situation to study with more discipline and motivation and to help you achieve higher university grades.
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