Ep.020 Why Learning Sucks (And If It Doesn’t You’re Not Doing It Right)

#020 – When our initial study motivation and determination runs out, we’re often left with the feeling that learning sucks. There’s some concepts we can’t grasp, or that take ages to sink in. Or we’re set study tasks that make our brains hurt. When we get stuck, when we experience that ‘learning sucks’ feeling – it’s easy to start doubting ourselves and our studying abilities. But there’s another answer. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the 4 stages of learning ANYTHING new. You’ll be able to identify which stage you’re at with your study skills, the challenges you’ll likely face, and the steps you should take to boost your confidence and make progress. You’ll discover why learning sucks...and why if it doesn’t you’re actually not doing it right. By the end of the episode, you’ll welcome being confused, getting stuck and making mistakes...I promise! To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode20. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club.

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This podcast provides simple studying advice for non-traditional students returning to education to advance their careers. You’re in the right place if you’re a mature student, distance or workplace learner (or all three like Chloe) and studying for a degree or professional qualification. Chloe Burroughs, study skills expert and author of The Return to Study Handbook, will teach you how to study effectively so that you can boost your academic confidence, get more done in less time, and achieve the grades you really want. Chloe understands what you’re going through — the stress of juggling studying around your job and personal life; the feeling that you’ve never actually been taught how to study effectively; the worry that you’re not going to achieve the grades you need to move forward in your career. You’ll learn step-by-step strategies for time management, organisation and productivity; boosting your studying motivation and confidence; overcoming negative thinking and fear of exams; note taking and reading; essay writing and critical thinking; improving your memory; and exam revision and preparation. In short, you’ll develop the skills to make the most of the time, energy and money you’re investing in your education — so you can gain your dream qualification. With solo shows full of actionable study advice, conversations with other students, and interviews with education experts, Chloe Made Me Study will give you the confidence to achieve the grades you need to take the next exciting step in your career. So, if you’re a non-traditional student who’s ready to uplevel your study skills and results — hit that subscribe button to discover how to make your studying life easier.