by Edel Walsh | Feb 1, 2024 | Students & Exams
Where is your Goldilocks Zone? Do you know where your goldilocks zone is when it comes to learning? Your goldilocks zone is the “sweet spot” when it comes to learning. Your learning task is not too hard, it is not too easy, it is “just right”. Just like the fairytale...
by Edel Walsh | Jan 8, 2024 | Students & Exams
I was at a conference recently and the keynote speaker was talking about mobile phone addiction. This prompted me to reflect on my own mobile phone behaviours. When I felt the slightest bit bored, I pulled out my mobile phone. I scrolled my mobile phone when I was in...
by Edel Walsh | Nov 3, 2023 | Students & Exams
Firstly, I want to say, failing an exam is hard. Give yourself some time to process it and recover before thinking about the repeat exam. When you feel ready to tackle your study again, know that you are brave and courageous. It is hard to tackle an exam for the...
by Edel Walsh | Oct 3, 2023 | Students & Exams
I want you to answer this question. What thoughts and feelings do you experience when you are sitting down to study and preparing for an exam? What mindset or head space do you find yourself in? For some, you might feel excited, motivated, empowered. If that is the...
by Edel Walsh | Sep 25, 2023 | Students & Exams
Making the decision to return to education as a “mature student” (which is what we call adult learners in Ireland) is a big one. If you have made that decision, signed up to your course or program or even started already, can I say a huge congratulations to you for...
