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May 18
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190. Brain Bootcamp: Find Focus with Mag...

WILLIAM WADSWORTH
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Meditation has some fantastic benefits for scholars, including:

- Wellness benefits: managing stress, nerves, anxiety and more

- Productivity benefits: boosting focus and increasing your output each day

But it's not always easy to fit into our busy lives. Our guest today shares a wealth of ingenious tips and tricks for integrating mindful moments to give you a boost throughout your day and at key moments like waiting outside an exam or hitting a challenging question in your studies.

- Read the book "Meditation for The Real World" by Ann Swanson: https://geni.us/qDZ7IZk*

- Get started meditating with the Headspace app: headspace.pxf.io/n15mXM**

- Join the Exam Study Expert VIP supporters club on Patreon for a beautiful rejuvenating deep rest practice and much more: https://examstudyexpert.com/VIP

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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/

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* As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books. **As a Headspace associate, I earn from qualifying subscriptions. All at no extra cost to you :-)

Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh

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