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When winging it no longer works: How to have a study breakthrough

Posted March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 Dr Jane GenoveseLeave a commentPosted in Anxiety, Grades, Study strategies, Success

Breakthrough moment
Most of us can wing it up until the end of year 10.
We can get by doing the bare minimum.
Read over your notes a few times.
Highlight a few things.
We’re good to go for the test!
So when this approach no longer works in upper school, many students are confused.
It’s a massive shock […]

The secret to overnight success

Posted August 29, 2018 Dr Jane GenoveseLeave a commentPosted in Grit, Perseverance, Success

Overnight success
We live in a world where we are conditioned to want instant results with minimal effort. The expectation is that we can have anything we want, right now. Success included.
This is perhaps why Australians spend approximately $2 billion a year on lottery tickets. Every time someone purchases a lotto ticket, they’re buying […]