Exams are an intense experience. This means you need to prepare yourself mentally and physically for them. You can work so hard to memorise large quantities of information for an exam, but if you’re not mentally and physically prepared, all that hard work can sadly go to waste. When it comes time to take your […]
We live in a world where we are bombarded with perfect photoshopped images via social media and advertising. These images can mess with our minds, resulting in stress, unrealistic expectations and a fear of trying new things (“What if I stuff up?”). But there’s a simple technique you can practise to help you rise above […]
Here’s a fact that may surprise you: The average high school student today experiences the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient of the 1950s. Take a moment to let that sink in: teenagers who are now considered normal would have been referred for specialist treatment in the 1950s. What’s causing teenagers to […]
Scientific research indicates that the highest number of heart attacks occur on a Monday morning. This should come as no surprise to those of us who suffer from Mondayitis – the general feeling of distress experienced upon returning to the workplace on a Monday. Having worked for myself and been a student for most of […]
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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