Today, we meet maths graduate Katie, who tells her student story. Discover how a high-flying high-schooler found success at University, after initially pulling out of her course. Today's lessons include: Not being too competitive (see also Episode 43 with Dr Erika Patall on study motivation)How to persevere and "trust the process" in maths (see also Episode ... Show More
Apr 26
223. Perfectionism, Self-Compassion and Making Progress - with Dr Tara Cousineau
Perfectionism can feel like ambition for many students, but it often fuels anxiety, procrastination, and a harsh inner critic that makes studying harder than it needs to be. We’re joined today by Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, author and perfectionism expert Dr Tara Cousi ... Show More
45m 11s
Mar 22
221. Your Emotional Toolkit for Academic Stress - with Dr Jennifer Veilleux
Many of the students and scholars I speak to struggle with stress, anxiety and overwhelming emotions: about exams, assignments, academic pressure or feeling behind.So today we're chatting with Dr Jennifer Veilleux, clinical therapist and Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Un ... Show More
51m 38s
May 2022
Study HARD, Study SMART - How to Study EFFECTIVELY
<p>Ever wonder how to study effectively for exams? You need to study hard AND study smart! This episode is filled with advice on how to do both. These motivational podcast episodes are created to motivate students to study for exams, work hard, and fight feelings of depression an ... Show More
6m 9s
Jan 2021
How To Achieve Holistic Success - Lisa Nichols
When you wake up every day, what is your daily motivation? Do you need someone to push you forward or are you self-motivated? By understanding your very own law of attraction, success, motivation, and love will come into your life effortlessly; facilitating holistic living. In th ... Show More
29m 7s
Jun 2020
E6: Study Smart Strategies: You don't need to study more, you need to study better!
Have you noticed that when you struggle in school, people tell you to study harder? I heard this all the time growing up and it used to drive me nuts. I was studying as hard as I possibly could, spending hours on homework and trying to learn the material, but struggling to rememb ... Show More
14m 52s
Nov 2023
Ep 32: College Admissions Made Simple: An Executive Function Approach to Success in College
<p>Applying for college can feel like a monumental, overwhelming task - and that’s because it is! There are so many deadlines, details, and steps that could be missed even by someone with fantastic Executive Function skills - but does it have to be? And then, once you get there, ... Show More
57m 36s