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

Today, I'm diving into four tricks your mind might play on you which cause you to lose time or feel frustrated in your studies, and what you can do about them.There's some of my favourite psychology in here, classic judgement & decision making theory as applied to the world of studying and scholarship - let's dive in!Featured today: The Scholars Way, our new signature 3-day mindset course for students and scholars. Learn more and get access at:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/TSW* * * *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. Want to talk to us about getting our coaching support in the run-up to YOUR exams?  We're here to help! Find out more at:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/coachingOr to explore our full range of self-study programmes, resources, books, and speaking / workshop services for schools, check out our full catalogue at:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/everythingQuestions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Today, we're talking to Sowmya, a law student who's facing 12 exams ... in just four weeks time! Join us as we discuss:The impact of anxietyAvoiding procrastinationHow to find the drive to study by focusing on your goalsEffective methods for managing your time in the final lead-up to examsAnd the best revision methods for covering a LOT of material in a short space of timeWant to talk to us about getting our coaching support in the run-up to YOUR exams?  We're here to help! Find out more at:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching Or to explore our full range of self-study programmes, resources, books, and speaking / workshop services for schools, check out our full catalogue at:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/everything ****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. Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Exam Study Expert's very own Dr Alix Hibble was at one of the world's major education research conferences last week. In today's episode, she shares her top 5 trends in education research in 2023, and takeaways for students. Tune in to learn more about:The danger of a bad label or identity at school or in your studies and what to do about itNurturing engagement in your studies and growth mindsetGetting the most out of virtual learningGetting the most out of AI tools like ChatGPT (without "cheating"!)And what the research says about different forms of in-class / in-lecture participation, and tips to increase yoursMentioned in today's episode: our own data on student study habits which we've shared some of at https://examstudyexpert.com/Student-Revision-Data.*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!).

Over the years, my take on effective learning strategies has got clearer and simpler: I think there are only THREE effective approaches to learning.Everything else is just variations on one of those 3 themes.I reveal all in today's episode!For more on the science of memory and effective learning strategy, check out our signature course Total Memory Mastery at:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/MemoryOR get access to Total Memory Mastery as part of a Study Smarter Network membership:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/Network*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/coachingQuestions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Entrepreneur and founder of Rebel Business School, Alan Donegan, discusses the importance of personal development and its impact on effectiveness, productivity, managing money, and finding happiness. They emphasize self-awareness, identifying personal values, and investing in self-development. The chapter also highlights the benefits of paid courses, setting goals, building identity to excel in exams. Lastly, they encourage listeners to put in effort and energy to achieve their goals and create an extraordinary life.

We're talking language learning for skills, profit and above all FUN with Kerstin Cable of fluentlanguage.co.uk. Discover:Kerstin's top reasons to learn languages (it certainly got ME inspired to dive back into my French learning!)How to bridge the "motivation valley" after the honeymoon periodFinding what works best for YOU as a language learnerAnd much more!In many ways, this episode represents a case study on applying many recent themes from the podcast in practice - listen out for process vs outcome goals, theory on drive and motivation, and even "metacognition", or building awareness of what's working for you in your learning.Check out Kerstin's full range of courses and resources at:>> https://examstudyexpert.com/fluent*(Exam Study Expert may earn a small referral fee on qualifying purchases with Kerstin at no extra cost to you via this link)*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/examsQuestions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

The world is a better place when we all make that little extra effort to be kind to each other.Here are some of my top tips for being kind to your fellow scholars when it comes to studying for and taking exams.Let's spread a little kindness today: why not share this podcast with a friend!*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!).

Top tips for studying and taking exams with autism, with the hugely knowledgeable, passionate and helpful specialist mentor and researcher, Brian Irvine.Books / tools / resources mentioned in this episode:Buy loops (specialist noise cancelling in-ear buds): https://geni.us/buyloops*Grab a copy of our exam technique book Outsmart Your Exams at https://geni.us/exams** As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books and tools at no extra cost to you :-)* * * * * * *Hosted by Dr Alix Hibble, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. Alix helps 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, we're exploring study strategies for an ADHD brain with Eric Tivers from the ADHD reWired podcast, the #1 rated ADHD podcast on Apple Podcasts.Discover time management, focus, distraction, in-class and project planning strategies in this highly practical instalment.(Psst... most of this is GREAT advice even if you don't have ADHD!)For more, visit ADHDreWired.com.*Hosted by William Wadsworth & Dr Alix Hibble, memory psychologists, independent researchers and study skills coaches. We 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/coachingGet a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, our 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!).

Today we welcome Jenn Clark and Dr Gavin Reid, two top dyslexia experts to help us better understand the dyslexic brain, and the study strategies that help students with dyslexia succeed at school, university and beyond!Select book recommendation by Gavin and Jenn:The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults: https://geni.us/dyslexiaforadults*Dyslexia Tools Workbook for Teens: https://geni.us/dyslexiaforteens*The Big Book for Dyslexia Activities for Kids & Teens: https://geni.us/dyslexiaforkids*Dyslexia: A Practitioner's Handbook: https://geni.us/dyslexiaforeducators**Hosted by William Wadsworth & Dr Alix Hibble, memory psychologists, independent researchers and study skills coaches. We 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/* * * * * * **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!).