We all have days when we don’t feel like doing our work. On these days, the temptation to procrastinate and distract oneself can be strong. I recently spent a few days with my family in the countryside, where I enjoyed reading by a crackling fire. But when I found myself back home in my office, […]
Do you know someone who is super motivated? About 10 years ago I met the beloved Australian celebrity Costa Georgiardis from the television show Gardening Australia. I was blown away by Costa’s energy and enthusiasm. He was exactly like he appeared on TV. But he wasn’t hamming it up for the camera. Costa was the […]
Do you enjoy the feeling of crossing an item off your to-do list? I love the feeling. I think, “Go me! Look at you go!” as I strike the pen through the list item. But as good as it feels to cross things off, it’s not really about that. That’s not where the power of […]
My dad thought I couldn’t survive in the world unless I studied physics and chemistry. When I was 15, dad made it clear that these subject were non-negotiable: I had to study them in year 11 and 12. So I rote-learned my way through physics and chemistry. And I hated these subjects with a passion! […]
Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive and engaging study skills sessions for Australian secondary schools. She has worked with thousands of secondary students, parents, teachers and lifelong learners over the past 15 years.
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