You know you need to prepare for exams, but you tell yourself, “I’ve have plenty of time”. But how much time do you actually have? It’s hard to get a sense just by thinking “My exam is in three weeks.” After all, three weeks sounds like plenty of time, right? Don’t be fooled. This is […]
Do you find yourself getting distracted when you study? Here’s a simple thing you can do to help you focus better and improve your study sessions . . . Take regular exercise breaks. A study titled Sweat so you don’t forget found that engaging in regular five minute exercise breaks reduced mind wandering, improved focus, […]
Why is it that the closer it gets to exams, the more time we tend to waste online? If you find yourself watching random videos when you need to be studying, you’re not alone. This behaviour is most likely due to the fact that you’re feeling stressed and tired. When you’re freaking out about everything […]
There’s an art to reading online. How do you do it without getting derailed by a tsunami of ads, click-bait, notifications and hyperlinks? Your brain is up against many carefully crafted apps and video games that are designed to steal your attention. This article is about how you can read online without ending up places […]
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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