What to do when you can’t be bothered studying: The Do Something Principle

I recently overheard a year 12 student say to her friend: “I can’t be bothered studying English … I can’t be bothered studying maths or biology … I’ll just sit here and do nothing.” I suspect that this student was feeling overwhelmed by everything she had to do. And we all know what this feels […]

How to develop super (study) powers with a focus force field: A step-by-step guide for easily distracted students

Last year I found myself in a rut. Like a student who leaves studying for an exam until the very last minute, I’d been avoiding a major project. The logical, rational part of my brain kept saying: “Just break it down. Write one measly sentence … if that’s too much, just write one word! Just […]

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 […]

No pain, no gain: Why doing (learning) something is better than doing nothing

When you don’t understand something or feel confused as you study, what do you do? A. Consider dropping the subject B. Say to yourself, “You’re stupid!” C. Procrastinate by going to the fridge to get a snack D. Embrace the pain and keep going Most of us do A, B and/or C: we give up […]