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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When I ask students do they ever reflect on their learning, 95% of the time they give me a confused look and ask me, what is reflective learning and is this...

“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right” Henry Ford This is a belief that many people live by, and it all comes down to your mindset. If...

Overcoming Procrastination  Do you find you leave your studies to the eleventh hour? Are you putting things off? When you sit down to study, do you spend more...

One of the most common questions I am asked by students is, can you give me a study plan or study schedule that help me get the grades I am looking for in my...

The two questions I get asked most often are: How can I study more effectively, and How can time management reduce my exam stress. In this blog post, I am...

How can I bring productivity to my study: Through reflective practice! A question I am often asked by students is, how can I be more productive with my study...

Introduction "I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed” Michael Jordan. Failing exams and tests is difficult but it is...