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

Discover 24 practical tips to supercharge your study routine! Learn how to boost your focus and memory with innovative strategies. Explore retrieval practice and spaced learning to enhance retention. Utilize flashcards and visual reminders to keep your study sessions organized. Each tip is designed to help you study smarter, not harder. Ready to transform your exam preparation?

Overcome procrastination when studying with my 3 favourite strategies to get moving NOW!Mentioned in this episode:Printable calendar chain template: https://examstudyexpert.com/chain1-on-1 exam success coaching: https://examstudyexpert.com/coachingThe Scholars' Way mindset / productivity course: https://examstudyexpert.com/tswWorkshops for schools: https://examstudyexpert.com/workshopsHosted 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.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Today's guest is mindset coach Jennifer Keable, who will be rounding off this mini-series on finding academic calm.Jennifer's story of how she found a healthy balance between success and wellness covers academic anxiety, burnout and imposter syndrome. Plus, she offers plenty of tips on how to find and prioritise that balance yourself.* * * *Discover more about Jennifer: Visit her website: >> https://jenniferkeable.com/* * * *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. Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

In the second part of this mini-series on finding calm in your academic journey, we’re exploring anxiety and managing stress for students.Our guest today, Heather Lillico, is a holistic nutritionist and a yoga and meditation instructor. Heather talks about her own very relatable struggles with anxiety during her academic career, as well as offering a wealth of practical, actionable advice on how to reduce your stress and anxiety with a holistic approach.Heather guides us through her three-pillar system for tackling stress: firstly, the simple changes we can make to our nutrition to improve our brain health, followed by the many benefits to our mental health that come from introducing yoga and meditation into our routines. * * * *Discover more about Heather here:Visit her website: >> https://www.heatherlillico.comOr join her community on the Cultivating Calm app: >> https://www.heatherlillico.com/getcalm* * * *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.Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Many listeners to the Exam Study Expert podcast are pretty high achievers, and with that, you tend to push yourself hard. Pushing too hard, for too long, with too little recovery can result in us getting run down and burnt out.Today's episode is all about understanding burnout, what it is, steps to avoid it, and steps to get out of it and recover.Today's guest, Hannah is an incredible authority on the subject of how to avoid and overcome burnout: whether you’re a student, professional or parent.Hannah’s advice is packed with personal experience and practical steps for identifying the 6 most common root causes of burnout, and the 4 fears that fuel them.We also take a deep dive into identifying and correcting unhelpful habits that lead to burnout, including procrastination, overachieving and setting boundaries.A must-listen episode, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or are simply curious!* * * *Discover more about Hannah:Visit her website: >> https://serenesuccess.net/*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.Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Today we are joined by two experts on the topic of effective learning, or “wise learning”: educational psychologist Dr Wallace Panlilio and cognitive neuroscientist Dr Artyom Zinchenko.Artyom and Wallace guide us through what it means to be a wise learner, and how you can apply that knowledge when it comes to managing anxiety about tests and exams.They pair plenty of takeaways from recent research studies into test anxiety in students with concrete advice and strategies you can apply to minimise your stress this exam season.* * * *Find out more about Dr Wallace and Dr Artyom’s work: Wisest Learners, Parent Edition: https://geni.us/wisestparents *Wisest Learners, Teacher Edition: https://geni.us/wisestlearnersteachers *Visit their website at: https://wisestlearners.com/Get more from your host and the world of Exam Study Expert:>> Join my crash-course in handling your exams (and test anxiety) with panache, Exam Success Secrets: https://examstudyexpert.com/exam-secrets/>> Discover my top tips for overcoming exam anxiety: https://examstudyexpert.com/test-anxiety/>> Download the FREE Six Pillars of Exam Success Cheat Sheet: https://examstudyexpert.com/pillars**As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

We’re wrapping up our Memory and Learning series here on the Exam Study Expert podcast by diving into the marvellous, and at times a little magical, world of mnemonic memory techniques. Our guide today is bestselling author and formidable memory enthusiast, Anthony Metivier, who takes us on a fantastic journey full of practical strategies – and a six-step system - capable of transforming how you learn and remember information.Featuring a wide cast of memory-capturing characters, from Optimus Prime and Wolverine, to Sherlock Holmes and Aristotle, this is the episode for all the budding memory enthusiasts in our audience.Access a FREE memory improvement kit, created by Anthony and full of his favourite mnemonic ideas at: >> https://examstudyexpert.com/kit *Or discover his full-blown mnemonic strategies course, Magnetic Memory Method, at:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/mmm **Disclaimer: Exam Study Expert may earn a referral fee from qualifying purchases of books and courses we recommend, at no extra cost to you. Our guests work hard as creators and authors to make great educational materials to help you - thank you for supporting them, and this podcast!* * * *Mentioned in this episode:Episode 11 of the Exam Study Expert podcast, with Dr Adam Putman: https://examstudyexpert.com/adam/Anthony’s TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvtYjdriSpMTo learn more about Anthony:Visit his website at:>> https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/Get more from your host and the world of Exam Study Expert at:>> Six Pillars of Exam Success Cheat Sheet: https://examstudyexpert.com/pillars>> [FOR SCHOOLS] Retrieval practice lesson resource pack https://examstudyexpert.com/retrieval-lesson>> [FOR SCHOOLS] Revision Census research https://examstudyexpert.com/Revision-Census>> [FOR SCHOOLS] student workshops / staff CPD keynotes https://examstudyexpert.com/workshopsPodcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Learn about the 5 levers to optimize your learning, including spacing, retrieval practice, and mnemonic devices. Understand the concept of desirable difficulties in learning and how it can improve memory retention. Discover the benefits of mixing different types of problems together through interleaving for enhanced comprehension. Get practical tips on minimizing distractions, breaking down tasks, and seeking help when needed to optimize your learning experience.

Expert Ollie Lovell discusses Cognitive Load Theory, memory consolidation, and strategies to enhance learning efficiency. He explores ways to overcome working memory limitations, reduce cognitive overload, and offers practical tips for optimizing learning. The podcast delves into resilience, resources for learning enhancement, and feedback on a cognitive load theory course, highlighting the importance of applying these techniques for improved study skills.

Guest John Dunlosky, a Professor specializing in the science of effective study, discusses challenging learning, 10 study strategies, successive re-learning, digital flashcards, dual coding, and online video. Hosted by memory psychologist William Wadsworth, offering practical advice for students to study smarter.