The ‘Back to the 1950s’ technique: Implementing recess periods for your mind

When was the last time you worked with pen and paper away from a computer screen and with your mobile phone and iPad in another room? I often do my best work and learning when I’m away from screens and working with pen, paper and my books. This is what I call the ‘Back to […]

Study planning made easy: A planning method to decrease stress and overwhelm and regain control of your studies

How often do you underestimate the amount of time an assignment will take? Do you feel like you need to be driven by a frenzied panic to get your work done? There is a better way. If you’ve had enough of pulling all-nighters, then it’s time to learn how to create effective study plans and […]

7 strategies to boost your study power and focus

When I was working on my doctorate, I was part of a writer’s group at university. We would meet three times a week to write in 45 minute sprints (no distractions), followed by 15 minute breaks. By lunchtime, we had completed three 45 minute writing sessions. I felt like a vegetable by the end of […]

The most bizarre exam hacks you’ll ever come across

There are certain things we know we need to do when it comes to preparing for exams: create summary notes, work with the syllabus, attend revision classes, manage exam nerves, get plenty of sleep, etc. These are the obvious, big-ticket exam preparation items. But there are less obvious (and slightly bizarre) things we can also […]