Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

Today, we're turning good intentions and a long list of things you need to do or should do or would like to do into consistent action!Key ideas today include:• fresh start effect as useful motivation• split goals into one-off and ongoing tasks• schedule one-off tasks in the diary• design daily habits with clear what, when, and why• use weekly blocks for deep, flow-based work• set seasonal habits around exams or deadlines• share your habit plan for accountability• simple homework to lock in your cadenceYour homework: take a second to drop your intention in the comments: what are you going to do, is it every day or every week, for how long, at what time, and what's your why for it?*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Join Professor Brian Little, a personality psychologist and acclaimed author, as he unpacks the intricate tapestry of personality and how it influences our learning and flourishing. Discover the interplay between the Big Five traits and effective study strategies. Learn about the unique strengths of introverts in education and the physiological costs of acting out of character. Plus, Brian shares practical tips for educators to engage students meaningfully. It's a blend of science and actionable insights to help you thrive!

Unlock the secrets to efficient studying with three powerful prioritization strategies. Learn how to enhance focus within tasks using techniques like selective reading. Discover the benefits of setting timers for strategic check-ins to ensure you're working effectively. Explore the importance of auditing weekly commitments to identify time-wasters and cut out low-value activities. Get tips on when to scale back on commitments to create more time for exam preparation. Transform your study habits and achieve more with less stress!

Join confidence coach Scott Hardiman as he shares his inspiring journey from anxiety and bullying to mastering confidence. He offers six transformative practices to boost self-assurance, including the importance of action, leveraging your 'stretch zone,' and the power of posture. Discover how keeping a 'confidence bank' of successes can shift your mindset, along with the value of making small, consistent promises to yourself. Scott’s insights are practical and relatable, perfect for anyone looking to tackle their own challenges with confidence!

A practical guide to using the time boxing time management strategy to boost focus, sharpen your prioritisation, overcome prioritisation, mitigate perfectionism and ultimately get your work done faster. *Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams***As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Join Bob Doto, an author and Zettelkasten expert, as he shares practical insights on organizing your notes effectively. He defines Zettelkasten and reveals how it transformed his writing process. Discover how to adapt this method for academic projects and learn the workflow of capturing different types of notes. Bob emphasizes the importance of linking ideas and explains how to create structure notes to avoid writer's block. With a focus on simplicity, he makes Zettelkasten accessible for anyone wanting to enhance their note-taking.

Unlock the secrets to faster studying with a revolutionary new planning technique! Discover how mental clutter hampers efficiency and learn the power of a structured daily task list. By making your tasks Specific, Ordered, and Clear, you can reduce decision fatigue and boost your focus. William shares tips on prioritizing tasks and crafting actionable steps to conquer your to-do list. Plus, find out how checking off tasks enhances motivation and cuts down procrastination. It's all about studying smarter, not harder!

We're back today for another Student Story: celebrating successfully beating a high-stakes test, and learning all the study techniques that made the difference between pass and fail.Our guest today is veterinary dermatologist Alissa, who confidently passed her specialist exam after spending some time as my coaching client - she put in the hard work, studied smarter and took home a well-deserved win.Alissa shares her practical tips on what made the difference to her confidence and studying success:how she learnt to balance a schedule of digital studying with the demands of a hectic family life  how she prioritised effective flashcard technique for an information-heavy exam mastering holistic, calming exam tactics to make a difference on the day and the benefits of working with a study coach (me!) to personalise the techniques we discuss here on the podcast to your own needs**Find out more about Exam Study Expert:Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.   • BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching/ • Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams *     Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Dr. Frank Douglas, a medical doctor and PhD, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Guyana to leading global pharmaceutical R&D. He discusses the critical role of education and the power of resilience, revealing his strategies for turning setbacks into strengths. Frank emphasizes his anti-fragility concept, promoting a growth mindset. He also reflects on racial discrimination in his career and urges young people to align their talents with purpose, encouraging them to 'bounce forward' and serve their communities.

Sometimes less just really is more! We're exploring the value knowing when to let things go. We're stopping, dropping, trimming and de-prioritising to make space for the things that matter most. So today, we’ve got three solutions for when three key areas of life get overwhelming and out of balance: Self-careStudy strategies Study tasks**Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams **** As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).