10 ways to use active recall to memorise information

What is the best way to cement information into your brain? Research shows active recall (aka retrieval practice) is a highly effective strategy for remembering information. This strategy will take your studies and your grades to the next level. Active recall involves bringing information to mind without looking at your books and notes. I have […]

Demystifying study: How to make studying part of your daily routine

Has someone ever said to you “Go to your room and study!”? Study is such a vague term. Many students know they should study, but they’re not exactly sure what study is and what they should be doing. This is a problem. If you don’t know what study is and what effective study looks like, […]

Overcoming the fear of using a diary (planner)

I often hear students say . . . “I don’t need to use a diary/planner. My memory is good!” Other students prefer to develop their own system. For example, a year 11 boy came up to me following a presentation and he held out his arms. They were covered in notes to self, strategies from […]

10 simple things you can do to sleep better

Sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer. A good night’s sleep improves every area of your life. This includes your emotional wellbeing, memory, metabolism, ability to focus, stress response, and much more. Why are so many of us sacrificing sleep? One theory is Revenge Bed Time Procrastination. Although this concept originated in China, Revenge Bed Time […]