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.
Ep.165 Small Steps, Big Results: How to Actually Achieve Your Study Goals
#165 – In this episode, I delve into the challenges of balancing study with work and family life, offering insights and strategies tailored for adult learners. If you're feeling overwhelmed or lacking confidence in your learning abilities, you're not alone. Together, we'll explore how focusing on small, achievable steps can lead to significant progress in reaching your study goals. Through practical advice and real-life examples, I'll share five key strategies to help you shift your mindset, build momentum, and transform your study habits. We'll discuss the importance of a positive trajectory over fixed goals, embracing the journey, and bouncing back from setbacks. Tune in to discover how you can make lasting changes to your approach, gain control over your studies, and ultimately achieve your academic and personal aspirations. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode165. Grab your FREE study session planners. Join the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
8/12/2024 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep.164 How to Study Like a First Class Student
#164 – If you’re curious about how to study like a First Class student and whether aiming for top grades is the right approach for you, this episode is your guide. I explore the benefits of adopting a First Class mindset and study habits, explaining why every student can benefit from aiming high, regardless of their current grades or personal circumstances. In this episode, you’ll discover practical strategies to help you achieve your academic goals and enjoy the process. We’ll delve into the importance of strategic study techniques, effective note-taking, and cultivating a resilient growth mindset to enhance your learning journey. I’ll share actionable steps to transform your study habits and boost your confidence, empowering you to take control of your education. Whether you’re balancing studies with work or family life, this episode offers insights to help you study smarter, not harder, and reach for that First Class degree or its equivalent. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode164. Grab your FREE study session planners. Join the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
8/5/2024 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep.163 This One Perspective Shift Will Make Your Studying Easier
#163 – In this week's episode, I reveal a powerful perspective shift that can make your studying easier and transform your academic journey. Whether you're juggling work, family, or both, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure of achieving good grades. You might even find yourself confused by inconsistent results — feeling confident about an essay only to receive a disappointing mark, or the opposite. But what if I told you that the secret to success lies in focusing less on the results and more on the process? Join me as I break down how you can take control of your learning by improving your study habits, strategies, and mindset. We'll explore practical steps to boost your motivation, maintain focus, and develop efficient study routines. By the end of this episode, you'll feel empowered to tackle your studies with renewed confidence and clarity, knowing that the right process will lead to the results you desire. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode163. Join the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/29/2024 • 21 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep.162 From Blank Page to Finished Essay: How to Harness Productive Struggle
#162 – In this episode, I dive into how to harness productive struggle throughout the essay writing process. Writing essays can be overwhelming, with countless opportunities to feel panicky and unsure. This episode is packed with practical strategies to turn your struggle into a powerful tool for writing better essays. I’ll help you recognise and overcome unproductive struggle, adopt a growth mindset, become a master problem solver, and take care of yourself during the writing process. Whether you're grappling with understanding essay questions, planning, or editing, I’ll guide you step-by-step from blank page to finished essay. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode162. Find out more and enrol in Write Better Essays. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/22/2024 • 30 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep.161 How to Unlock Higher Essay Grades with Bloom’s Taxonomy
#161 – In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of Bloom's Taxonomy for essay writing. You'll discover how this powerful framework, developed by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom, can help you deepen your understanding, better interpret essay questions, allocate your word count effectively, and self-assess your writing skills. I'll guide you through the six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, showing you how to harness each one to enhance your essays and achieve higher grades. Whether you're balancing study with work or family commitments, this episode offers practical strategies to boost your confidence and elevate your academic performance. Tune in to unlock the secrets to writing better essays with Bloom's Taxonomy! To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode161. Find out more and enrol in Write Better Essays. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/15/2024 • 24 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep.160 How to Overcome the Biggest Barrier to Higher Essay Grades
#160 – In this episode, I dive into the biggest barrier to higher essay grades, exploring what truly holds you back from achieving the grades you desire. By listening, you'll uncover actionable insights to help you break through these barriers and enhance your essay writing skills. I address common challenges adult learners face, from not knowing what skills to improve, to struggling with time management and understanding feedback. This episode is packed with practical advice and empathetic understanding, ensuring you feel supported and empowered to take control of your academic journey. Tune in to discover how to turn feedback into progress and elevate your essay grades to reflect your hard work and determination. To get the links and show notes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode160. Find out more and enrol in Write Better Essays. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/8/2024 • 30 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep.159 No More Tangents: How to Actually Answer Your Essay Question
#159 – In this episode, I dive into a major stumbling block for many students: how to actually answer your essay question. I introduce my innovative Braid Method, designed to help you stay on track and avoid tangents that can cost you valuable marks Then, I break down common reasons why essays go off course and provide practical, actionable steps to ensure your writing remains focused and aligned with the question, guidance, and marking criteria. Whether you're struggling with understanding the question, maintaining focus while writing, or identifying when you've strayed off-topic, this episode will equip you with the tools to produce structured, coherent essays that meet the highest standards. Tune in to transform your essay-writing approach and achieve those top marks you’re aiming for. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode159. Find out more and enrol in Write Better Essays. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/1/2024 • 17 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep.158 How to Write Powerful Essay Paragraphs With the PEEL Method
#158 – In this episode, I dive into the PEEL method, a powerful tool for crafting clear and persuasive essay paragraphs. Whether you're aiming for a first class essay or just looking to improve your writing skills, this episode will provide you with practical steps to enhance your essay structure. I'll explain how to make your points stand out, support them with solid evidence, and ensure your arguments are clear and convincing. By mastering the PEEL method, you can make your essays more structured and compelling, ultimately boosting your marks and confidence. Join me to learn how to write paragraphs that truly shine. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode158. Find out more and enrol in Write Better Essays. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
6/24/2024 • 22 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep.157 The 5 Simple Requirements of Every First Class Essay
#157 – In this episode of "Chloe Made Me Study," I am kicking off a six-part series on essay writing with a deep dive into the five essential requirements of a first class essay. I’ll break down the core elements that make an essay stand out, from constructing a logical argument to staying within the word count. Then, I’ll share the common problems students face, such as unclear writing and straying from the essay question, and offer practical solutions to overcome these hurdles. Whether you're balancing work, family, and study, or just looking to boost your grades, this episode provides actionable steps to help you write clearer, more focused essays that impress your tutors. Tune in to transform your academic writing and achieve those dream first class grades! To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode157. Find out more and enrol in Write Better Essays. Join my membership, the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
6/17/2024 • 19 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep.156 Productive Struggle: How to Embrace This Secret to Academic Success
#156 – In this episode, I dive into the transformative concept of productive struggle and how it can be a secret weapon for your academic success. I’ll demystify what productive struggle actually is, highlighting the difference between productive and unproductive struggle. Then, I’ll share 7 simple, practical strategies to help you navigate and embrace productive struggle, so you can use the challenges in your studying to deepen your learning, improve your skills and achieve higher grades. With productive struggle nailed, you’ll learn how to boost your confidence, improve memory retention, and apply your learning to real-world scenarios. This episode is packed with practical advice and empathetic guidance, making it a must-listen for adult learners balancing studies with work and family responsibilities. Tune in to discover how to convert frustration into progress so you can achieve your academic goals. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode156. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
6/10/2024 • 27 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep.155 My Adult Learning Journey: From Academic Failure to First-Class Degree
#155 – the podcast is back babyyyy! In this reintroduction episode, I share my personal adult learning journey, detailing how I transformed from a struggling student to achieving a first-class degree. You'll hear about the bumps along the road, the lessons learned, and the strategies I developed that led me to now running my own business helping students worldwide as a study skills and mindset coach. I’ll share my (very) honest experiences with academic setbacks, the importance of developing effective study habits, and the absolutely vital role of mindset in higher learning. Tune in to discover practical tips and get a sneak peek into what to expect from the upcoming episodes. Whether you're balancing work, family, and studies or facing low confidence in your learning abilities, this episode is packed with insights to support your studying journey. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode155. Join the Kickbutt Students Club membership. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
6/3/2024 • 24 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep.154 7 Ways to Write a Sh*te Essay (And How to Write a Great Essay Instead)
#154 – In this episode, you’ll learn the do’s and don’ts of academic writing to help you write a great essay. We’ll start by highlighting seven common mistakes that lead to subpar essays – or what I refer to as shite essays. Because learning what NOT to do can really help you get clear on what you should do instead. These pitfalls include issues like procrastination, haphazard planning, and overlooking feedback. Next, cos I’m not gonna leave you hanging, I’ll walk you through 7 ways to write a great essay, sharing practical strategies and insights to elevate your writing game. Learn how to start early, plan effectively, answer the essay question correctly, organise your ideas, back up your arguments with evidence, write with clarity and conciseness, and leverage feedback to continuously improve. Whether you’re aiming for top grades or you’d like to become a better writer or you’d just like essay writing to be bloody easier, this episode will equip you with the essential skills to take you from shite to stellar so you can write a great essay. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode154. Find out more about my Write Better Essays LIVE programme.
11/6/2023 • 35 minutes
Ep.153 How to Become the Student Who Graduates With Their Dream Grades
#153 – If you've ever wondered how to graduate with your dream grades, here’s your roadmap. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out on your academic journey? It's time to break free from that cycle. In this episode, we'll explore the powerful concept that results are a product of behaviors, which are rooted in your identity. You’ll learn how to embrace your identity as a dedicated student and lifelong learner and shift your perspective from "studying as a task" to "studying as part of who you are." We'll also dive deep into why habits can be so challenging to change. You’ll understand the invisible force that tries to keep you in your comfort zone and how to overcome it. You’ll learn how to accumulate evidence of your capabilities, making it easier to stay on track until, ultimately, it will feel weird not to be the student who consistently works towards their dream grades. Tune into this episode and start building your evidence bank to become the epic student and learner you aspire to be. Let's make your dream grades a reality! To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode153. Enrol in the upcoming Kickbutt Study Camp. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
9/6/2023 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep.152 7 Essential Ways to Ensure This Is Your Best Academic Year Yet
#152 – Are you ready to embark on your best academic year ever? Getting ready for the new academic year is about more than buying new stationery and setting up your study space. It IS possible to take a few simple, intentional actions now to set the stage for an easier studying life AND epic grades. The weeks leading up to the start of a new academic year can be filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Whether you're a first-time student or a seasoned scholar, it's normal to have a mix of emotions as you prepare for the challenges ahead. In this episode, I’m here to help you use this time effectively so you can start your next classes feeling organised, motivated, focused and confident. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode152. Join the waitlist for the upcoming Kickbutt Study Camp. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
8/28/2023 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep.151 How to Find Your Perfect Study Strategies and Unleash Your Academic Potential
#151 – Are you struggling to find your perfect study strategies? You’ve run out of ideas or you’re worried that your current study techniques just aren’t that efficient or effective. In this episode, we'll uncover the unique challenges adult learners face, such as time management amidst busy schedules and limited study time – and just why it’s so important that your study strategies work for you…and not just take up your precious time each week without yielding epic grades. Imposter syndrome often creeps in, making you doubt your abilities, but fear not because this episode will equip you with mindset strategies to boost your confidence and motivation. We’ll also delve into the power of a growth mindset and explore how this belief in your ability to grow can transform your academic journey. You’ll discover a step-by-step process to unearth and find your perfect study strategies that resonate with your learning style and commitments. You’ll learn the importance of self-assessment, starting small with experimentation, and embracing setbacks as opportunities for growth. This episode offers actionable insights to navigate your studying challenges, enhance your academic success and it will pave the way for achieving your dream grades without burnout. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode151. Join the waitlist for the upcoming Kickbutt Study Camp. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Check out this other relevant episode on imposter syndrome in your studies.
8/21/2023 • 33 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep.150 Learning Mindset Mastery: How to Bounce Back From Study Disappointment
#150 – In this episode, we delve into the art of bouncing back from study disappointment. Whether your grades are really low or just not as high as you’d like, learn how to bounce back with a resilient mindset, turning setbacks into stepping stones towards the grades you really want. Join us as we explore proven strategies to cultivate a growth mindset, leverage self-awareness, and transform disappointment into motivation and a catalyst for growth. Get ready to unlock your potential and gain actionable insights and techniques to navigate academic setbacks and emerge stronger on your learning journey. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode150. Sign up to my email newsletter to find out more about the upcoming study skills workshops. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
8/14/2023 • 35 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep.149 5 Reasons Why Hermione Granger Is Not a Great Student (Part 2)
#149 – In the previous episode (148) we looked at her positive studying traits, so now we’re going to look at the reasons why Hermione Granger is NOT a great student. Some of her behaviours are OK at a certain dose but Hermione takes them to an unhelpful or unhealthy level. Then, some of her qualities are not great at all. In this episode, you’re going to discover how to distinguish between the traits that make someone a great student, and the traits that are celebrated but that actually will hinder your success, leave you kinda hating studying, and impact your career. You’ll walk away with some solid studying and mindset advice that will allow you to make faster progress towards your dream grades AND set you up for confident, motivated lifelong learning and career success. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode149. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/25/2023 • 29 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep.148 5 Magical Pieces of Studying Advice From Hermione Granger (Part 1)
#148 – As role models go, the character of Hermione Granger could offer some pretty good studying advice. Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger is known for being a hard worker, a diligent student and a lover of learning. Yes, she has her faults – look out for next week’s episode for what *not* to emulate from her learning style – but there are a lot of lessons that you as an adult learner can apply to see great results. In this episode, I’m going to share with you 5 magical pieces of studying advice from Hermione Granger – the traits and qualities that make her a great student. You’ll walk away knowing how to apply these to your unique studying situation to study with more discipline and motivation and to help you achieve higher university grades. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode148. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/17/2023 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep.147 Why It’s So Damn Hard to Be Consistent With Your Studies as an Adult Learner
#147 – It’s pitched as the *most* important study skill, but why is it so goddamn hard to be consistent with your studies as an adult learner? When you’re studying alongside a busy life – as a distance learner, mature student or a workplace learner – it’s pretty hard to study in an unchangeable rhythm. And trying to do so and failing can really bottom out your motivation and mindset. In this episode we’re going to tackle why it’s so hard to be consistent with your studies – and you’ll learn what to focus on instead. Because I would argue that there’s a more important trait that is *much* easier for adult learners to embody. Nail this and you’ll bounce back faster from studying setbacks, be able to flex your studying around your busy life, become a more resilient, confident learner…all so you can graduate with the grades you really want. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode147. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/11/2023 • 23 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep.146 Lessons From Lewis Capaldi for More Confident and Resilient Learning
#146 – Studying as an adult is hardddd, but it is definitely possible to achieve more confident and resilient learning. Working on your mindset and learning some key confidence strategies can shift your perspective and help you study with more self-compassion, self-awareness and self-confidence – so you can graduate with the grades you really want. In this week’s episode we’re going to learn some key studying lessons from a recent event – Lewis Capaldi’s 2023 Glastonbury performance and subsequent announcement that he is taking a break from touring. Now whether you’re a Lewis Capaldi fan or know, or even whether or not you know him, this episode is going to analyse what happened and identify three key lessons that you can apply straight away to your studying to achieve more confident and resilient learning. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode146. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/5/2023 • 27 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep.145 Imposter Syndrome: How to Stop Feeling Like an Imposter in Your Studies
#145 – Do you struggle with imposter syndrome sometimes in your studies? Do you ever feel like a bit of a fraud that isn’t good enough to be studying this subject at this level? Imposter syndrome can strike students in different ways. When you get a low grade it can make you believe that this is your limit and you’re not capable of achieving more. When you get a higher grade it can make you feel like you didn’t deserve this success – that you’re a fraud who’s going to be found out to have gotten here by luck not by skill and hard work. In this episode we’re going to break down imposter syndrome to understand it a little more. Then I’m going to share with you three simple strategies you can use to kick imposter syndrome to the curb so that you can study from a more positive place, feel more confident AND ultimately achieve better results that you actually believe you deserve. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode145. Join the waitlist for Write Better Essays Live. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
2/27/2023 • 38 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep.144 Student Diaries – Study Skills, Consistency and Career Progression
#144 – It’s time for another interview episode with inspiring student, Lisa-Jane, who shares more about her university journey, how she integrates her studying into her busy family and work life, and how she’s achieving career progression despite only being part way through her degree. In this episode, Lisa-Jane shares about her journey to returning to study as a mature student. She shares how she makes space in her schedule for studying and tips and tricks you can use too to make it easier to sit at your desk after a long day. Lisa-Jane talks about how furthering her education has changed her; that everyone in her life thinks she’s like a different person with the confidence she’s gained from working on herself. Despite being in her third year of a six-year part-time degree, Lisa-Jane has already achieved some epic career progression by demonstrating the knowledge and skills she’s learned from her course. She talks us through how she’s made this happen which is super inspiring. You are going to LOVE this episode and love hearing from Lisa-Jane and I hope you come away feeling more hopeful and motivated about your own education and career progression. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode144. Follow Lisa-Jane on Instagram. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Join the waitlist for my upcoming essay writing programme (launching end Feb/running in March). Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
2/6/2023 • 0
Ep.144 Student Diaries – Study Skills, Consistency and Career Progression
#144 – It’s time for another interview episode with inspiring student, Lisa-Jane, who shares more about her university journey, how she integrates her studying into her busy family and work life, and how she’s achieving career progression despite only being part way through her degree. In this episode, Lisa-Jane shares about her journey to returning to study as a mature student. She shares how she makes space in her schedule for studying and tips and tricks you can use too to make it easier to sit at your desk after a long day. Lisa-Jane talks about how furthering her education has changed her; that everyone in her life thinks she’s like a different person with the confidence she’s gained from working on herself. Despite being in her third year of a six-year part-time degree, Lisa-Jane has already achieved some epic career progression by demonstrating the knowledge and skills she’s learned from her course. She talks us through how she’s made this happen which is super inspiring. You are going to LOVE this episode and love hearing from Lisa-Jane and I hope you come away feeling more hopeful and motivated about your own education and career progression. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode144. Follow Lisa-Jane on Instagram. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Join the waitlist for my upcoming essay writing programme (launching end Feb/running in March). Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
2/6/2023 • 46 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep.143 How to Make Study Goal Setting and Habit Forming Easy
#143 – You could continue to beat yourself up about not being able to achieve your goals and stick to new habits…OR you could learn how to make study goal setting and habit forming easy. Whether you’re checking out this episode in the new year, the start of a new academic year, or a random Wednesday in March, this episode is going to help you figure out how to affect positive change in your studies (and other areas of your life) with more ease and more long-lasting effect. I’m going to share three simple steps to make study goal setting and habit forming easy, with some examples for exactly how you can apply these lessons to your studying to not only help you set awesome study goals and intentions for yourself, but actually achieve them, Let’s go! To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode143 Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
1/23/2023 • 0
Ep.143 How to Make Study Goal Setting and Habit Forming Easy
#143 – You could continue to beat yourself up about not being able to achieve your goals and stick to new habits…OR you could learn how to make study goal setting and habit forming easy. Whether you’re checking out this episode in the new year, the start of a new academic year, or a random Wednesday in March, this episode is going to help you figure out how to affect positive change in your studies (and other areas of your life) with more ease and more long-lasting effect. I’m going to share three simple steps to make study goal setting and habit forming easy, with some examples for exactly how you can apply these lessons to your studying to not only help you set awesome study goals and intentions for yourself, but actually achieve them, Let’s go! To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode143 Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
1/23/2023 • 34 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep.142 How to Make Progress in Your Studies After an Awful Day
#142 – Sometimes you’re tired and unmotivated and the last thing you want to do is sit at your desk and force feed knowledge into your brain…but you know that you still need to make progress in your studies after an awful day. Sometimes the answer may be rest and some time away from your textbooks, but when you’ve got deadlines and big assessments looming, you need to be able to turn things around. So, in this episode we’re going do just that. You’re going to learn exactly how to shake it off so you can make progress in your studies after an awful day. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode142 Enrol in the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
11/28/2022 • 29 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep. 141 8 Ways to Get More Studying Done in Less Time (Without Working Harder)
#141 – It may seem like a fairytale but I promise you it’s possible to get more studying done in less time. Without realising it, you are likely wasting a hefty amount of your precious time on ineffective and inefficient studying. And I know that you don’t have lots of time to waste. You wanna tick off those tasks and reach your academic goals WITHOUT spending every spare hour chained to your desk. So let’s do it. Listen to this episode to find out 8 simple ways you can get more studying done in less time. It’s time to study smarter, not harder so you can achieve the university grades you want in a lot less time and with a lot less stress. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode141. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
11/24/2022 • 30 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep.140 Two Simple Steps to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Studies
#140 – Fed up of feeling overwhelmed by your studies? Whether you’ve got a to-do list the length of your arm or a big, scary task that you have no idea how to tackle, overwhelm is a not-so-great place to be in your studies. When you feel overwhelmed by your studies you lose motivation, you feel stressed and panicked and you end up making little to no progress…which then only increases your overwhelm! It’s time to get unstuck In this episode I’m going to share with you two simple steps you can take right now to stop feeling overwhelmed by your studies. Do these and you’ll feel like a weight’s been lifted. You’ll feel in control, more motivated and more positive about your studying journey. And you’ll use this newfound energy to make awesome progress towards your academic goals. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode140 Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
11/15/2022 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep.139 How to Study With More Positivity, Hope and Excitement
#139 – It’s normal to have bad study days – where your workload is overwhelming, your tasks are really hard and for every step forward it feels like you fall two steps back. Well, in this week’s podcast you’re going to learn how to study with more positivity. We’ll talk about how to find studying a bit more smooth sailing so that you can ENJOY the process, not just have ‘study a crap ton’ as an arduous task on your never-ending to-do list. You’re going to learn my super simple, super quick tip to help you study with more positivity so that not only your day-to-day studying is easier…but you’ll be more excited about all your future studying and learning too. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode139 Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
10/24/2022 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep.138 How to Be More Lucky in Your Studies (And Achieve Higher Grades)
#138 – Have you ever wished you could be more lucky? That only the topics you know about appear on your exam paper? That you luck out and bosh out a great essay without too much effort? In this week’s episode I want to share exactly how to be more lucky. We’re going to break down what it means to be lucky and identify the steps we can take to be more lucky, find our studies easier and achieve higher grades. And as always, these study skills techniques can be applied to your career and other areas of your life. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode138. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
10/10/2022 • 22 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep.137 3 Common Mistakes Students Make at the Start of a New Academic Year
#137 – Are you making these mistakes at the start of a new academic year? Whether you’re a new student or a returning student partway through a course, the start of a new academic year can be a stressful and overwhelming time. There’s a lot of expectations flying around - most of them of you from you! In this episode I’m going to walk through three common mistakes that students make at the start of a new academic year. And because I’m not a sadist, I’ll also give you advice for how NOT to make these mistakes – and what you can do instead to start the new academic year feeling confident and focused To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode137. Find out more about the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
10/3/2022 • 32 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep.136 Monday Minisode #40
#136 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to be talking about how to become a confident learner. It’s all too easy to think that confidence comes from achieving higher grades but this isn’t necessary. Confidence is something we can build BEFORE we achieve the results we really want. Imagine how much smoother your studying journey would be if you just had a little more confidence. Listen to this week’s minisode to find out how to get some. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/23/2022 • 0
Ep.136 Monday Minisode #40
#136 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to be talking about how to become a confident learner. It’s all too easy to think that confidence comes from achieving higher grades but this isn’t necessary. Confidence is something we can build BEFORE we achieve the results we really want. Imagine how much smoother your studying journey would be if you just had a little more confidence. Listen to this week’s minisode to find out how to get some. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/23/2022 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep.136 Monday Minisode #40
#136 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to be talking about how to become a confident learner. It’s all too easy to think that confidence comes from achieving higher grades but this isn’t necessary. Confidence is something we can build BEFORE we achieve the results we really want. Imagine how much smoother your studying journey would be if you just had a little more confidence. Listen to this week’s minisode to find out how to get some. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/23/2022 • 0
Ep.135 Monday Minisode #39
#135 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re gonna normalise something that is not spoken about nearly enough; the fact that studying is SUPPOSED to be hard. To learn effectively involves a significant amount of uncomfortable, stretching processes. The issue comes when students believe that finding studying really difficult is a sign that they’re just not that great at it. And when we regularly feel unconfident as learners we’re more likely to procrastinate, self-sabotage and just generally feel poopy. So this episode is going to give you the perspective shift and confidence boost you need to enjoy the rollercoaster journey of studying a heck of a lot more. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/16/2022 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep.134 Monday Minisode #38
#134 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re talking all about overwhelm. Towards the end of the academic year your workload plus dwindling energy and motivation can leave you feeling pretty frazzled. I’m going to share with you two key pieces of advice for you to follow this week to help you feel more in control of your to-do list – rather than the other way round. They’ll help you to feel more positive and confident and will allow you to spend LESS time stressing and make MORE progress. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/9/2022 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep.133 How to Get More Studying Done Each Week (And Nope, You Don’t Need More Time)
#133 – Do you want to know how to get more studying done each week? Without having to find more hours in the day? Without having to rely on your somewhat elusive motivation to study? If your answer is yes then this week’s podcast episode has got you covered. I’m going to introduce you to The Progress Principle as a way to build momentum so that you can get more studying done each week. Then I’m going to walk you through four simple ways to plan and track your studying throughout the week so that you’re ticking off tasks much faster, and feeling more positive and confident as a learner. And guess what? Follow this advice and you’ll find you’ll not only get more studying done each week but you’ll also be able to complete your studying tasks faster each week – giving you the option to keep on keepin’ on to make even more progress…or to take some time off GUILT-FREE. Now wouldn’t that be nice. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode133. Check out this link to find out how to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club.
3/10/2022 • 23 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep.133 How to Get More Studying Done Each Week (And Nope, You Don’t Need More Time)
#133 – Do you want to know how to get more studying done each week? Without having to find more hours in the day? Without having to rely on your somewhat elusive motivation to study? If your answer is yes then this week’s podcast episode has got you covered. I’m going to introduce you to The Progress Principle as a way to build momentum so that you can get more studying done each week. Then I’m going to walk you through four simple ways to plan and track your studying throughout the week so that you’re ticking off tasks much faster, and feeling more positive and confident as a learner. And guess what? Follow this advice and you’ll find you’ll not only get more studying done each week but you’ll also be able to complete your studying tasks faster each week – giving you the option to keep on keepin’ on to make even more progress…or to take some time off GUILT-FREE. Now wouldn’t that be nice. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode133. Check out this link to find out how to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club.
3/10/2022 • 0
Ep.133 How to Get More Studying Done Each Week (And Nope, You Don’t Need More Time)
#133 – Do you want to know how to get more studying done each week? Without having to find more hours in the day? Without having to rely on your somewhat elusive motivation to study? If your answer is yes then this week’s podcast episode has got you covered. I’m going to introduce you to The Progress Principle as a way to build momentum so that you can get more studying done each week. Then I’m going to walk you through four simple ways to plan and track your studying throughout the week so that you’re ticking off tasks much faster, and feeling more positive and confident as a learner. And guess what? Follow this advice and you’ll find you’ll not only get more studying done each week but you’ll also be able to complete your studying tasks faster each week – giving you the option to keep on keepin’ on to make even more progress…or to take some time off GUILT-FREE. Now wouldn’t that be nice. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode133. Check out this link to find out how to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club.
3/10/2022 • 0
Ep.132 Monday Minisode #37
#132 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to talk about the topic of self-care and how to have an easier studying life and a more positive relationship with studying. I’m going to clear up a common misunderstanding about what self-care actually is. And then I’ll share how taking time away from your studies is actually going to help you make more progress. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
3/7/2022 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep.131 How to Overcome the Biggest Disadvantage of Distance Learning
#131 – I am a HUGE fan of studying in a way that fits into your life, and learning from home is a great option for many students, however there is one pretty hefty disadvantage of distance learning. Isolation. Studying at home alone. Studying without ever meeting your peers. Studying without much interaction with your tutor. There are lots of practical issues with this but there is one area that’s often overlooked – the emotional toll of studying by yourself. It can be harder to motivate yourself to study, and more difficult to pick yourself back up after a setback. It can be a struggle to keep yourself disciplined and focused too. But don’t worry. Today’s episode is all about addressing this biggest disadvantage of distance learning. I’m going to share multiple ways that you can feel more connected in your studies and we’ll dive into exactly how you can become a calmer, more focused student and how you can more easily make positive changes in your studying. Sound good? OK, let’s dive in. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode131. Enrol in the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
3/3/2022 • 31 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep.130 5 Things to Stop Doing in Your Studies Right Now
#130 – There are some common traps that I see students fall into regularly and I don’t want that for you – so I’m going to share with you the things to stop doing in your studies right now that are holding you back and making you more stressed and overwhelmed. But I’m not just gonna share the things to stop doing in your studies…I’m also gonna share the things to START doing in your studies…the 5 ways you can transform these traps into treasure that will help you to feel more confident, make more progress, become more resilient and ultimately achieve better results. This is a corker of an episode where you’ll really be able to identify the things that are holding you back so that you can experience a lot less stress and a lot more positivity in your studies. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode130. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
2/24/2022 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep.129 13 Factors That Will Decide Whether You Achieve Your Dream University Grades
#129 – It can sometimes feel like the only thing standing between you and being able to achieve your dream university grades…is your intelligence or your innate academic abilities. I’ll admit that intelligence is ONE factor that impacts your academic achievement. But I’ve got some great news for you – there’s twelve more! In this episode I’m going to walk you through the 13 factors that will impact whether or not you achieve your dream university grades. You’ll learn which ones are more fixed so there’s not so much you can do to change them. HOWEVER, you’ll also learn which ones are completely and utterly changeable…that YOU have complete control over. This is important stuff because you’ll finally feel like you’ve got all the puzzle pieces in front of you. You’ll walk away from this episode knowing the exact areas to tweak to seriously transform your results. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode129. Find out more and enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
2/5/2022 • 33 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep.128 Monday Minisode #36
#128 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re talking about time wasting. We all know that we need to be focused, productive students to make progress and achieve our academic goals. But there’s so much that can get in the way of this. Today, I’m going to walk you through two categories of studying time wasting. One of these you’ll be pretty familiar with but I can guarantee that the second category – although infinitely more important – is something that most students have never been taught how to consider. Do you wanna study smarter not harder? Well then stick this minisode in your ears. Click here to find out more + enrol in my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
1/31/2022 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep.127 5 Days to Better Study Habits - Day 5
#127 – Welcome to Day 5 of my 5 Days to Better Study Habits challenge– the free challenge I’m running 24th - 28th January 2022 to help you learn exactly how to build (and stick to) great study habits so you can achieve the academic results you really want. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. For today’s challenge task you’ll be wrapping up the final important details of your awesome new study habit. I’m going to guide you through three more prompts that will get you feeling motivated, confident and ready to build and stick to better study habits. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode127. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
1/28/2022 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep.126 5 Days to Better Study Habits - Day 4
#126 – Welcome to Day 4 of my 5 Days to Better Study Habits challenge– the free challenge I’m running 24th - 28th January 2022 to help you learn exactly how to build (and stick to) great study habits so you can achieve the academic results you really want. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. For today’s challenge task, we’re going to focus on making sure this habit actually sticks. Because all too often we decide on a new habit with all the best intentions…then life happens and we can’t keep it going. So for Day 4 I’m going to guide you through 3 steps to ensuring you can set better study habits…and actually stick to them. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode126. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
1/27/2022 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep.125 5 Days to Better Study Habits - Day 3
#125 – Welcome to Day 3 of my 5 Days to Better Study Habits challenge– the free challenge I’m running 24th - 28th January 2022 to help you learn exactly how to build (and stick to) great study habits so you can achieve the academic results you really want. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. For today’s challenge task, we’re going to decide on our first cornerstone study habit that we’re going to build. To really amp up our motivation we’re going to explore the potential positive impacts this is going to have on our studying. And I’m going to guide you to work out exactly how this new habit is going to slot into your existing schedule and routines, and the things you can do to guarantee you’ll stick to it. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode125. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
1/26/2022 • 14 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep.124 5 Days to Better Study Habits - Day 2
#124 – Welcome to Day 2 of my 5 Days to Better Study Habits challenge– the free challenge I’m running 24th - 28th January 2022 to help you learn exactly how to build (and stick to) great study habits so you can achieve the academic results you really want. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. Today I’m going to help you get super clear on who you need to become to achieve your study goals. Then I’ll guide you to reflect on the things that are getting in the way – the behaviours, actions and thought patterns that are sabotaging you from becoming an even more awesome student. By the end of this episode you’ll be clearer about how to avoid these traps so you can move towards your academic goals. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode124. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
1/25/2022 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep.123 5 Days to Better Study Habits Day 1
#123 – Welcome to Day 1 of my 5 Days to Better Study Habits challenge– the free challenge I’m running 24th - 28th January 2022 to help you learn exactly how to build (and stick to) great study habits so you can achieve the academic results you really want. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. For today’s challenge task, I’m going to guide you to think about your academic goals and start the process of reverse engineering how the heck to achieve them. This simple but powerful challenge task will allow you to reconnect to your reasons for furthering your education, and help you to visualise who you need to become to achieve the results you really want. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode123. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
1/24/2022 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep.122 How to Write an Essay Conclusion That’s Mic-Drop Worthy
#122 – Do you wish you knew how to write an essay conclusion? Do you struggle to know what you’re supposed to write in a conclusion? How long should it be? How is it different from an introduction? Well I’m going to answer all these questions and more in this week’s episode. You’re going to learn exactly how to write an essay conclusion that knocks your tutor’s socks off. How to pull together the main threads of your arguments to write a punchy, compelling conclusion that leaves your tutor thinking ‘damn, that deserves a great grade.’ And to help you apply these strategies, of course I’ll walk you through some examples so you can see exactly how to write an essay conclusion AND how to add more evaluation and critical thinking to your whole essay. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode122. Register for my upcoming free challenge – 5 Days to Better Study Habits. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
1/21/2022 • 27 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep.121 Monday Minisode #35
#121 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, I’m gonna share with you a secret for successful studying. A lesson that’s not only going to help you achieve better academic results…but will also help you find the whole process of studying easier. More motivation, less procrastination. More progress, less stress. More consistency, less ‘oh my goodness I have to write 3000 words in 2 days’ absolute panic. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
1/17/2022 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep.120 How to Feel Less Alone in Your Studies and Find Support in Other Students
#120 – Studying online or as a mature student can feel pretty isolating at times, right? Well it’s time to feel less alone in your studies. In this episode we’re going to be talking about community. First, the benefits to your learning and confidence of finding and being a part of a supportive group of peers. Next, I want to walk you through the common problems I’ve experienced and my clients have experienced in existing studying communities. While there are some wonderful, inspiring groups out there…there are also some negative, unhelpful spaces. Finally, I’m going to share with you how to find an awesome studying community to be a part of so you can reap the benefits of hanging out with likeminded peers going through the same rollercoaster as you. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode120. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
1/13/2022 • 26 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep.119 Monday Minisode #34
#119 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re talking about self-esteem and self-worth…just some simple, surface-level topics to start the week! This minisode is designed as a motivation boost. If you’re feeling a bit meh about your studying abilities or results right now then you need to give this a listen. A confidence boost is heading your way… Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
1/10/2022 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep.118 3 Mistakes Students Make When Trying to Build Good Study Habits
#118 – Do you find it easy to build good study habits? Or do you more often find yourself setting great intentions but rarely sticking to them? Well don’t worry cos you’re not alone. There’s a lot of misinformation about goal setting and habit building that I want to clear up. In this episode I’m going to share with you the three common mistakes students make when trying to build good study habits. You’ll learn why good study habits are the foundation to achieving the academic results you really want, and which habit traps to stay away from. And of course I’ll share some advice for what to do instead to build good study habits that will make your studying journey A LOT easier. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode118. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
1/6/2022 • 26 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep.117 Monday Minisode #33
#117 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re talking about new year's resolutions, habit building and fresh starts. You’ll discover my perspective on new year's resolutions and why I think we need to slow down a little when it comes to setting our goals and intentions for the year. Instead, I share my perspective on the best way to make change ACTUALLY happen. The core steps we need to go through first that will set us up for success as we go after our goals and intentions for the next year. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
1/3/2022 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep.116 Monday Minisode #32
#116 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In the final minisode of 2021, I’m aiming to deliver a boost of inspiration and pep large enough to see you through the holidays. This time of year we can put a lot of pressure and expectations on ourselves to do and be everything and it can be pretty easy for those feelings of ‘not enough-ness’ to rear up. So plug this into your ears and let me share with you a useful perspective to help you feel more positive and motivated – whether you have a ton of studying to do over the holidays or not. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
12/20/2021 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep.115 Your Pre-holidays Studying Wrap-up
#115 – I don’t know about you but the holiday season drawing nearer fills me with excitement but at the same time a little dread when I think about all the things I need to do before then. Maybe you have to study a little over Christmas and you’re not sure how to fit it in AND have a good time. Maybe you have to study a lot over Christmas and have no idea how to structure your study sessions and plan what to focus on. Or maybe you’re not planning on studying much or at all but you’d love to be able to relax guilt-free knowing that you’re primed for 2022. Well, in this episode we’re going to do a little wrap-up of your academic year so far. I’m going to give you some questions to answer about your studies over the last few months and these answers are going to help you set into motion improvements that will transform your studying in the new year. And I’m going to give you some guidance for how to end the year on a high – whatever’s happened in your studies up to this point. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode115. Check out the additional episode I recommend to help you study over the holidays – Ep.029 How to Study Over Christmas and Not Hate Your Life Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
12/17/2021 • 17 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep.114 Monday Minisode #31
#114 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. This week’s minisode is a good one for sure. We’re going to talk through that uncomfortable fear of the future. Of struggling to focus on your current assignment because next month’s exam is freaking you out. Of struggling to make headway with planning your essay because you’re panicking that you have no idea how you’re going to piece it all together. We can rob ourselves of progress in the present by freaking the eff out about steps 5, 10 and 100. Therefore, in this minisode I’m going to help you get back control over your studying so you feel empowered to take action on the step right in front of you. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
12/13/2021 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep.113 Powerful Studying and Learning Lessons From 2021
#113 – It’s time to review the year so let’s dive into some learning lessons I want to share with you from 2021 — and no, none of them are about the pandemic! A bit of reflection at this time of year is a great way to set yourself up for a more productive, confident and kickbutt next year of studying. In this week’s episode I’m going to share with you 4 studying and learning lessons that have come up for me this year, and that you can apply to your studies to achieve better results in future. So stick this episode in your ears and buckle up for some powerful learning lessons. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode113 Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
12/9/2021 • 28 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep.112 Monday Minisode #30
#112 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to look at the difference between feelings, story and facts. Cryptic, I know! I’m going to walk you through how to take control of your emotions so that you can bring about more positivity to your studying and day-to-day life. Our mindset is everything when it comes to studying. Which means we need tools to ditch the negative thinking so we can turn on the positive self-talk. So stick this minisode in your ears and set yourself up for a super positive study week. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
12/6/2021 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep.111 How to Improve Your Reflective Writing (Reflection Series Part 2)
#111 – Reflective writing. Do you find it difficult? Do you struggle to know what to write? Are you scoring anything other than great grades for reflective writing assignments? If you answered YES to any of these questions then you’re gonna want to listen to this episode because I’m going to walk you through exactly how to improve your reflective writing. You’ll discover five common barriers that might be holding you back from achieving great grades in your reflective writing assignments. And I’ll take you through, step by step, a simple model to structure your reflective writing, so that you know EXACTLY what to cover and include in your assignments. It’s time to start acing your reflective writing. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode111 Grab my awesome academic and reflective writing guide - The Epic Essays Toolkit. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
12/2/2021 • 28 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep.110 Monday Minisode #29
#110 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re talking about one of my favourite topics – motivation. This is the topic of SO MANY of the questions I receive each week from clients and students on Instagram. “How can I find my motivation to study?” “I’m just feeling really unmotivated at the moment, what should I do?” Well, first things first, listen to this minisode where I walk you through the common reasons why we feel unmotivated and why this makes us feel stuck in our studies. Then I share a simple but powerful technique that will result in you feeling A LOT more motivated to learn. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
11/29/2021 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep.109 How to Become a Reflective Learner (Reflection Series Part 1)
#109 – This week’s episode is going to help you become a reflective learner. Now you may be thinking, “Chloe, I’ve got enough on my plate without worrying about this.” And I get it. It can feel like just getting through your syllabus each week is enough of a challenge. But what if I could show you how to make your studying life easier? How to find out the best study strategies for your course and learning style? How to work out how YOU study best? How to learn from your feedback and challenges so that you can achieve higher marks with each assignment or exam? If you’re nodding your head while reading this then this podcast episode is for you and you can add ‘become a reflective learner’ to your goal list. In this episode I’m going to show you exactly HOW to become a reflective learner. I’ll walk you through three scenarios in your day-to-day studying life and outline the simple, super fast routines you can put in place that will seriously skyrocket your studying progress. Would you like your study skills, confidence and grades to steadily increase throughout your course? Well, then stick this episode in your ears. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode109 Find out more and join the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
11/25/2021 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep.108 Monday Minisode #28
#108 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re talking all about accountability – the ability to stay true to your word and do the thing you said you’d do. Many students (me included) struggle with this but don’t fear because I’ve got some advice for you in this minisode. I’m going to walk you through HOW to strengthen your own internal accountability so that you can feel more motivated, study more consistently, make more progress, and achieve your studying goals. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
11/22/2021 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep.107 The Easy Way to Build Successful Study Habits
#107 – Do you struggle to build successful study habits? Do you set yourself big goals to transform your productivity, focus, mindset and grades? But then find yourself overwhelmed, burned out and frustrated when you don’t see immediate results? The common rhetoric is that we need to reset, restart, start afresh, which implies the need to completely overhaul our lives and routines. But what if the way to build successful study habits was a lot simpler? What if it simply involved making slightly better decisions every day? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive into the world of continuous improvement and marginal gains. Not the most sexy-sounding topics but I PROMISE you the results are damn attractive. You’re going to learn my 1% method to build successful study habits that increase your motivation, confidence and consistency...so that you can seriously transform your studying. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode107. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
11/19/2021 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep.106 Monday Minisode #27
#106 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. This week’s minisode is pretty bloody powerful. When you set yourself a goal to study for 5 hours, or write 500 words of an essay, and you then realise you’re not going to achieve this goal...what do you do? Do you find it easy to continue on and settle for less than you expected? Or do you find yourself fighting the urge to just sack off studying completely and try again tomorrow? In this minisode we’re going to dive into these thoughts and behaviours around progress and expectations, and I’m going to share with you HOW you can become a more proactive, determined student who makes CONSISTENT progress in their studies. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
11/15/2021 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep.105 How to Stop Being Lazy and Unproductive in Your Studies
#105 – It’s a horrible feeling, right? When we want to stop being lazy in our studies but the sofa and Netflix is way more enticing than our desk and textbooks. In this week’s episode we’re going to be asking some important questions. Is there something wrong with me if I struggle with laziness in my studies? (Hint – NO!) How do I stop being lazy and start being more motivated to study? What’s the difference between being lazy and resting? I’m going to walk through these questions in this episode and share with you 5 important lessons to help you stop being lazy and unproductive in your studies. You’ll learn how to have more self-acceptance and ways to increase your motivation and proactivity. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode105. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
11/12/2021 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep.104 Monday Minisode #26
#104 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. The aim of this week’s minisode is to give you a serious boost of inspiration. When you’re going through studying struggle it can be hard to see a way out and you can start to doubt yourself and your abilities. Well in this minisode I’m going to share with you an incredible tale of overcoming adversity; of someone who was able to educate themselves against all odds. And I promise you’re going to feel more inspired, motivated and determined at the end of it. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
11/8/2021 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep.103 Monday Minisode #25
#103 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover what it really means to be an independent learner. There’s often a misconception that this means studying alone, doing it all by yourself with no support. But this isn’t true. This ridin’ solo mindset could be holding you back from better grades and an easier studying life. So stick this minisode in your ears and learn how to be a proactive, independent learner that doesn’t have to have all the answers yourself. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
10/25/2021 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep.102 Monday Minisode #24
#102 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to talk about fresh starts. If you love the feel and promise of a new notebook or a new module or semester of studying, then you’re going to want to stick this minisode in your earbuds. We’re going to talk about the power of fresh starts and how you can use these to best effect – to help you increase your motivation, progress and studying enjoyment. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
10/18/2021 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep.101 The Secret to Achieving Academic Success (It’s Not Intelligence or Hard Work)
#101 – Wanna know the secret to achieving academic success? Well I can tell you straight away that I don’t mean your level of intelligence or how much effort you put into your studies. It can be pretty easy to compare ourselves to other students, right? To see other students achieve the grades and results that we want and to assume this is because they’re smarter or ‘just more academic’ than we are. Well I’m pleased to say that I’m going to clear up this misinformation in today’s episode and I’m going to share with you the TRUE secret to achieving academic success. Because the differences in your outcomes compared to the outcomes of more successful students comes down to something you have complete control over – your approach. I’m going to walk you through some powerful ideas in today’s episode to help you realise that the secret to achieving academic success is completely attainable. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode101. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
10/14/2021 • 26 minutes, 1 second
Ep.100 Monday Minisode #23
#100 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to be talking about procrastination and the desire to delay things in the present in the hope that our future selves will be better equipped to deal with it. I’m going to be sharing some insight into why we do this but, importantly, how we can become more proactive in our studies; how we can take small, consistent steps that not only help us make more progress but that also help develop our habits and routines to become these better equipped future selves. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
10/11/2021 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep.099 Student Diaries – Confidence, Career Moves and Kicking Studying Butt
#099 – It’s time for an awesome interview episode with Lisa-Jane who’s going to be sharing her studying journey and secrets to not only achieving great grades but making career moves at the same time. In this episode, Lisa walks us through her work and studying journey so far and shares why she decided to return to education as a mature student, while working and raising a family. Lisa talks to us about how she’s changed over the past year and the first year of her part-time degree. She explains how her confidence has grown and how that’s led to her not only achieving great grades and really enjoying her studying, but also to her making some awesome career moves too. You are going to LOVE this episode. It felt like a lovely, wholesome natter between two friends and you’re going to come away from this feeling more determined and motivated about your own education. To get all the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode99. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
10/8/2021 • 45 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep.098 Monday Minisode #22
#098 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, I’m going to deliver you a pep talk for the new academic year. It’s normal to have doubts going into the next stage of your studying. But these doubts don’t have to be anything other than BS your brain is telling you to keep you small. Stick this minisode in your ears and let me cheer you on and share some advice to boost your confidence that you CAN and WILL step up and succeed at this next stage of your studying journey. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
10/4/2021 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep.097 7 Mistakes We Make When We’re Overwhelmed With Studying
#097 – Do you regularly feel overwhelmed with studying? If so, then you’re not alone as 98% of my audience shared that they struggle with overwhelm. Whether it’s to do with your amount of study tasks, their complexity or your confidence levels, when you’re overwhelmed with studying there’s a number of traps you can fall into that are keeping you stuck and are actually making the situation worse. In this episode I’m going to walk you through 7 common mistakes that we make when we’re overwhelmed with studying. But don’t worry, I’ll also share practical tips for what you can do instead to move through and out of overwhelm, so you can study with more proactiveness and positivity. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode97. Click here to join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
10/1/2021 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep.096 Monday Minisode #21
#096 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re talking about the elusive balance – that seemingly impossible point where you’re studying hard, making great progress, and feeling happy and rested. How can we move towards this balance? Is it even possible? Well you’re gonna have to listen to find out. I share some of my recent forays into finding this sweet spot in my own life, as well as some advice for how you can achieve more balance in your studying and non-studying lives. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
9/27/2021 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep.095 How to Choose the Best Method of Study Planning for You
#095 – Study planning is pretty important for your academic success. But it seems like there’s a bazillion ways to do it. Should you take a super structured approach? Or should you be more flexible? Should you decide exactly what to study and when or go with the flow a little more. Well in today’s episode we’re going to dive into the topic of study planning and see if I can help you create a method that works for you. First, we’re going to look at some common mistakes and pitfalls that students fall into when it comes to their study planning. Then I’m going to walk you through the study planning method I teach my students that will allow you to make consistent progress towards your study goals...and enable you to finish your studying faster each week. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode95. Click here to join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
9/23/2021 • 29 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep.094 Monday Minisode #20
#094 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. This week I’ve got a BIG question for you, one that’s going to help you identify what you truly want in life. I know, I know – a big ask, right? Buckle up for this minisode as I’ll be offering a simple way to reconnect to your studying motivation. Stick this minisode in your ears and you’ll walk away with a stronger foundation of passion and determination for your education that will serve you in your future studies. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
9/20/2021 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep.093 How to Become a More Confident Student and Learner
#093 – Wouldn’t it be great to be a more confident student? To not spend quite so much time and energy doubting your abilities, feeling stressed and anxious, and engaging in negative self-talk? If you were to become a more confident student and learner then you’d have a much more positive, enjoyable studying experience. You’d find it easier to stay motivated and you’d have more belief in your abilities, which would mean you’d be more likely to push yourself and therefore a lot more likely to achieve higher grades. In this episode I’m going to walk you through HOW to become a more confident student. I’ll share with you the two key skills you need to develop to ramp up your self-esteem, as well as a super important perspective shift that’s going to make becoming more confident a whole lot easier. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode93. Grab your spot in the upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
9/16/2021 • 20 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep.092 Monday Minisode #19
#092 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to dive into the HOW of achieving your study goals. All too often I see students set their sights lower when they start to struggle. Or who feel like they’ve exhausted all their options to improve their study skills...when in reality they’ve barely scratched the surface. I’m going to walk you through my super important three levels of studying and then share with you the exact action to take to increase your progress and achieve the grades you’ve always wanted. Click here to enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to sign up to my free studying resource library. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
9/13/2021 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep.091 The Harsh Truth About Your Studying Progress and Results
#091 – In this episode we’re diving deep into what it really takes to make studying progress. It’s not sufficient to just keep up with the reading, attend your classes and have a good go at your assessments. Just doing these things will mean your grades will either plateau or, unfortunately, decrease. But don’t worry because today I’m lifting the lid on exactly how to make sure you’re making studying progress, so you can step up your skills as your course steps up in difficulty. I’m going to walk you through a super interesting framework that outlines the exact skills you need to develop and when, and I’ll share the steps you can take to not only maintain your current grades but seriously increase them. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode91. Grab your spot in the upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
9/9/2021 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep.090 Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 5
#090 – Welcome to Day 5 of The Studying Jump-Start Challenge – the free 5-day challenge I’m running Aug 30th - Sep 3rd to help you fire up your motivation, boost your confidence and improve your study skills ready for the new academic year. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. In today’s challenge task we’re going to look ahead. It’s time to think about what you want to achieve with your studies – the grades you’d love to graduate with. Now, goal setting can be tricky as it stirs up a lot of mindset gremlins around fear of failure, expectations, self-doubt...etc. So we’re going to unpick why setting big study goals is scary, and then I’m going to walk you through my simple process for setting study goals confidently. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode90. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
9/3/2021 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep.089 Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 4
#089 – Welcome to Day 4 of The Studying Jump-Start Challenge – the free 5-day challenge I’m running Aug 30th - Sep 3rd to help you fire up your motivation, boost your confidence and improve your study skills ready for the new academic year. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. In today’s challenge task we are going on an awesome journey together to more self-compassion and self-kindness in our studying. I’m going to share with you how to become your own kickass cheerleader. No matter what challenges your studies throw your way this year, you’re going to walk away from this task and episode with the tools you need to overcome them, feel more positive and make epic progress. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode89. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
9/2/2021 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep.088 Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 3
#088 – Welcome to Day 3 of The Studying Jump-Start Challenge – the free 5-day challenge I’m running Aug 30th - Sep 3rd to help you fire up your motivation, boost your confidence and improve your study skills ready for the new academic year. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. In today’s challenge task we’re going to boost your studying discipline. No harsh punishments here – simply putting in place systems so that you can get done what you said you’d do. I’m going to share with you some advice for how to stick to your study plans, so that you can finish each week feeling awesome because you’ve made progress on your study goals. You’ll discover my 5-minute process to set yourself up for super focused, productive and motivated study sessions. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode88. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
9/1/2021 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep.087 Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 2
#087 – Welcome to Day 2 of The Studying Jump-Start Challenge – the free 5-day challenge I’m running Aug 30th - Sep 3rd to help you fire up your motivation, boost your confidence and improve your study skills ready for the new academic year. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. In today’s challenge task we are diving into the ever so important but potentially vulnerability-inducing world of mindset. You could work on every other study skill out there – productivity, time management, note taking, motivation, essay writing, critical thinking, exam revision – but they would all be utterly pointless if you had a negative studying mindset. Because you’d stumble at every single hurdle and waste so much time and energy and happiness trying to get back up. In this episode you’re going to learn HOW to develop and strengthen your mindset so that you can become a more confident, positive, resilient learner who’s able to overcome whatever challenges your studying throws at you. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode87. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
8/31/2021 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep.086 Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 1
#086 – Welcome to Day 1 of The Studying Jump-Start Challenge – the free 5-day challenge I’m running Aug 30th - Sep 3rd to help you fire up your motivation, boost your confidence and improve your study skills ready for the new academic year. Get involved by listening to this episode for my expert guidance then come join the party over on Instagram for my support. Listen to the episode for more details. In today’s challenge task we’re looking at your studying environment. The study space that you’re gonna spend hundreds if not thousands of hours in is pretttttty important and can be a real booster or drainer of your motivation, focus and productivity. So for today’s challenge task we’re going to look at how we can inject some practicality AND love into our study spaces so we can turn them into places we actually want to spend time in. If you’re listening during the challenge week, click here to register so you can get access to the BONUS resources to help you see better results, faster. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode86. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
8/30/2021 • 22 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep.085 Student Diaries – Determination, Problem-Solving & Secrets to Success
#085 – It’s time for an awesome interview with Sheyi who’s going to be sharing his studying journey and his secrets to success. In this episode, Sheyi walks us through his time at school, to entering the world of work, to deciding to embark on a degree while working. His story is super interesting and I know you’re going to love hearing it and getting to know him. Sheyi shares his secrets to success that have allowed him to absolutely ace his first year of university – despite experiencing some challenges and feeling a year ago like he had no idea how to study. This episode is full of absolute GOLD so wherever you are in your studying journey, you have a lot to gain from this interview. Sheyi’s a seriously inspiring guy and I guarantee you’re going to come away from this episode feeling more determined and fired up about your own education. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode85. Register for the FREE Studying Jump-Start Challenge. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
8/26/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep.084 Superb Studying Lessons From Elle Woods
#084 – “What, like it’s hard?” Who doesn’t love Legally Blonde? In this episode I’m very pleased to share with you some studying lessons from Elle Woods. Buckle up for some awesome studying advice. In this episode, we’re going to deep-dive into one of my favourite films and analyse what we can learn about studying (and life in general) from this awesome character. I’ll walk you through some of this Legally Blonde protagonist’s wins, challenges and missteps, highlighting 4 studying lessons from Elle Woods that will help you become a more motivated, resilient and confident learner. And whether you’re a kickass sorority girl turned lawyer with a chihuahua named Bruiser…or not...you can definitely learn a few studying lessons from Elle Woods. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode84. Register for the FREE Studying Jump-Start Challenge. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
#083 – Buckle up for an awesome interview with Arts and Literature student Laura where we dive into her academic journey and the lifelong study skills she’s developing along the way. Laura is part-way through her degree and studying while working full-time and I KNOW you’re going to love hearing her story. We cover topics such as mental health, growth mindset and neurodiversity. We talk about the challenges Laura has faced so far and the incredible ways she’s overcome them. And she shares the lifelong study skills her education has given her and how she’s utilising them in other areas of her life. If you’re currently experiencing (or have ever experienced) some obstacles in your study, this episode is going to give you some reassurance, inspiration and advice to help you pick yourself back up and move forward in your studies. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode83. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
8/12/2021 • 44 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep.082 Why It’s Super Important to Celebrate Your Studying Achievements
#082 – Do you ever feel like you don’t have time to celebrate your studying achievements? Or are you worried it will come off as bragging? Or maybe you feel like you don’t actually have any wins to celebrate? Well in this episode we’re diving deep into WHY and HOW you should celebrate your studying achievements. I’ll walk you through the benefits of being able to praise your own progress and the tangible things you should recognise and honour during your studies. You’ll discover four ways to celebrate your studying achievements and four ways to make this pride party a part of your studying routines. You’ll walk away with some steps and tips to implement immediately to build a foundation of confidence and self-esteem that will keep your motivation and positivity high throughout your academic journey. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode82. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp.
8/5/2021 • 29 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep.081 Student Diaries – Apprenticeships, Motivation & Learning on the Job
#081 – It’s time for another interview episode with an awesome student – and we’re gonna dive deep into workplace learning, apprenticeships and how to keep your motivation high throughout your studies. In this episode I’m talking to Jordanne who is part-way through a degree apprenticeship in building surveying. She’s a rockstar and has a great story to tell. We talk about her studying journey so far, the challenges she’s faced and overcome and how she maintains her positivity, motivation and passion for her subject while working and studying for her apprenticeship. If you need a motivation boost, pep talk or a shot of inspiration I’d definitely recommend you listen to mine and Jordanne’s conversation. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode81. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/29/2021 • 58 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep.080 3 Things You Shouldn't Do If You Realise You Are Procrastinating
#080 – You said you’d study straight after dinner but somehow the evening is disappearing and you realise you are procrastinating. Or you said you’d start your essay this week but it’s already Thursday and nothing’s happened yet. You've been busy but just haven’t managed to make progress on the important stuff. Procrastination is a natural response to doing hard, uncomfortable, sometimes boring things. But once you realise you are procrastinating you have two options: 1 - Carry on down the procrastinating path, make no progress, hate yourself. 2 - Stop faffing about, pivot, and take action in the direction of your study goals. In this episode I’m going to walk you through the 3 things you definitely should NOT do if you realise you are procrastinating. Then, so as not to leave you in the lurch, I’ll share the 3 things you should do instead to become a more proactive student; to start making consistent progress on your study tasks and goals so you can get shiz done in less time. Sound good? OK, let’s go… To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode80. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/22/2021 • 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep.079 How to Be Productive Over (and Also Enjoy) Your Summer Break
#079 – In this week’s episode I’m going to share with you some advice for three different summer break situations. Maybe you’re actively studying over the summer and want to know how to make progress without hating your life and locking yourself in doors 24/7. Maybe you’re NOT studying over the summer break but you want to catch up on some topics you missed out or skimmed over. Maybe you’re also NOT studying over the summer break but you want to spend some time getting ready and preparing for your next academic year. Whatever your situation, I’ve got you covered in this episode. I’m going to walk you through, step-by-step, how to come up with a summer break study plan. How to prioritise and plan your tasks, how to set achievable goals, and how to balance this with also resting and relaxing too. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode79. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook
7/15/2021 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep.078 How to Reflect on the Academic Year to Make the Next One Even More Awesome
#078 – I know, I know, it’s tempting to just try to put your last academic year behind you and not think about it again. But, it’s SUPER important to be able to reflect on your academic year. Before you can make a plan of where you want to go and the results you want to achieve in your next modules...you need to work out where you’ve been and where you are. The challenges you’ve overcome, the progress you’ve made, the wins you’ve experienced, the skills you’ve developed. In this episode, I’ve got 6 simple but powerful questions for you to answer to reflect on your academic year so that you can use it to make your next one even more awesome. And there’s a workbook for you to download to complete alongside it. Click here to sign up/login to my free resource library to grab the workbook. To get the links and show notes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode78. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/8/2021 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep.077 There Are 3 Levels of Learning, Are You Using the Right One?
#077 – Did you know that there are 3 levels of learning? You’ll likely engage in each of these levels of learning at different times throughout your studies. Each has its uses but it’s SUPER important that you’re using the right one at the right time...so you don’t throw away marks or waste time on ineffective studying. The first of the levels of learning will allow you to get through your studies quicker, but could hold you back from achieving great grades. The second level is necessary for super important topics and is the method to use if you want to get the most out of your learning. The third level is efficient AF. You’ll get through the important parts of your studying related to your assessments, and you’ll quickly make progress towards your learning goals. In this episode I’m going to walk you through these 3 levels of learning and then help you work out which one(s) are best for you right now – for your motivation, course and studying situation. I’ll also share some simple steps and strategies to help you succeed at these levels of learning. Future you is gonna thank you for listening to this episode. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode77. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.
7/1/2021 • 36 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep.076 Monday Minisode #18
#076 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover a simple hack you can use to start seeing more progress in your studies. Whether that’s achieving higher grades, getting more done in less time, feeling more confident as a learner, or simply not stress-crying quite so often. And as always, the advice I share in this minisode is pretty applicable to other areas of your life where you’d like to see some growth. Pretty cool, ay? Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
6/28/2021 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep.075 3 Steps to Become a More Motivated, Self-Directed, Independent Learner
#075 – Does your university often bang on about the need to become an independent learner? If they don’t, then they should cos it’s VITAL if you want to succeed in higher education. If they do, then you’ll know how much importance is placed on this skill. But becoming an independent learner can be quite tricky. Developing the skills to be able to motivate yourself, problem-solve, study strategically, be self-directed in your learning...all pretty challenging if you’ve not been shown how or don’t have a process. Well, luckily for you, in this episode I’m going to walk you through an awesome process. In just 3 simple steps, you’ll learn how to take control of your study sessions, assignments, exam prep. You’ll learn exactly HOW to become an independent learner; how to reflect on and regulate your learning, and how to make micro-adjustments to improve your skills and results. This is an action-packed episode so get ready to dive into some studying awesomeness. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode75. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp.
6/25/2021 • 33 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep.074 Monday Minisode #17
#074 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to talk about the funnest of topics – failure. Fear of failure is something that the majority of students struggle with. Fear of failing an essay, an exam or an entire course. And this fear can be wrapped up in a lot of things – a fixed mindset, education scars, limiting beliefs, fear of judgement. Well in today’s minisode I’m going to share with you a different perspective that may not make you run towards failure with open arms, but will start to loosen the grip fear of failure has on you. Sounds good, right? Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
6/21/2021 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep.073 Studying Timelines and How to Know Whether to Keep Striving or Slow the Feck Down
#073 – Who comes up with the studying timelines we’re supposed to stick to? Us? The education system? Society? We live in a world where it’s still seen as ‘different’ and ‘non-traditional’ to still be in education past your early twenties. But we also live in a world that’s telling us we need to become life-long learners, that we’ll have multiple careers, and that we need to continually upskill ourselves. No wonder our studying timelines are all out of whack. In this episode I’m going to talk all about these unrealistic, stressful studying timelines we can put on ourselves. I’ll cover goal setting, managing expectations and where failure comes from. And I’ll share all about the very necessary distinction between healthy striving and healthy slowing down – that we need BOTH to become life-long learners without burning out. So pop me in your earbuds, this one’s a goodie. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode73. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp.
6/18/2021 • 21 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep.072 Monday Minisode #16
#072 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to continue our discussion around planning. Do you ever feel like creating study plans can seem a bit pointless? That you start your week with the best of intentions and then life happens and the plan becomes worthless? Well, in this minisode I’m going to teach you a nifty trick that will help you plan for these obstacles, so they don’t derail your progress. Do this simple thing and you’ll find it much easier to stay on track and tick off those important tasks. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
6/14/2021 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep.071 5 Inspirational Quotes to Make You a Better, Happier Learner
#071 – Who doesn’t love some inspirational quotes? Some snippets of motivation and wisdom to give you a new perspective or a pep talk. To spur you on to keep pushing in your studies. While I have 100s of great quotes in my collection, in this episode I’ll share with you 5 inspirational quotes that have really impacted my learning and studying, in the hopes that you find them useful too. I’ll walk you through each of these inspirational quotes and break down why they’re so brilliant but also, importantly, how you can use them to boost your motivation, strengthen your mindset and make you a better, happier learning and a more successful student. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode71. Click here to book in a free discovery call to find out more about how I can help you with your studying.
6/10/2021 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep.070 Monday Minisode #15
#070 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to talk about course-correction – the ability to change your study strategies or plans to ensure you meet your goals; the ability to turn round a bad study day or study week. Because we all have them. Great intentions at the beginning of the week that then seem to fizzle out as life happens. Well, you don’t have to admit defeat and sack off the rest of your study time. In this minisode I’m going to share with you some tips to help you get back on track and make progress towards your study goals. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
6/7/2021 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep.069 How to Increase Your Willpower and Make Studying Easier
#069 – Do you often find that it comes to that time of the day where you need to hit the books and start studying...but your motivation has just disappeared out the window? In this episode I’m going to teach you HOW to increase your willpower. You’ll learn a simple trick for preserving your motivation and self-discipline throughout the day so that you have more than enough when it’s time to study. I’ll walk you through 3 simple steps to help you increase your willpower so that your studying is A LOT easier. Listen to the episode, follow the advice and you’ll notice some awesome shifts in your productivity, focus, motivation and progress. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode69. Click here to book in a free discovery call to find out more about how I can help you with your studying.
6/4/2021 • 17 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep.068 Monday Minisode #14
#068 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change your approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re talking about procrastination – or the art of ruining your life for no apparent reason. We all put off things from time to time, but getting into a cycle of procrastination in your studies can be pretty damaging to your progress and grades as well as to your motivation and happiness. So in this minisode I’m going to teach you a simple trick to help you kick procrastination to the curb. It’s got nothing to do with self-discipline or anything else that sounds pretty uncomfortable – you’ll actually enjoy it I promise. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/31/2021 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep.067 The Super Important Difference Between Education and Learning
#067 – How do education and learning differ? What is the point of your studies? Is it to teach you some stuff and give you a piece of paper that measures how much you got right? Or is it something else? In this week’s episode I’m going to walk you through the super important difference between education and learning. We’ll talk about the role of education and how this doesn’t necessarily include much learning. That you can be a student...but not a very great learner. I’m a BIG proponent of lifelong learning, not cos I want to prolong your scholarly torture, but because you’re gonna need it to do well in life. So stick this episode in your earbuds and discover the important distinction between education and learning. I’ll share three ways you can become a more effective, successful learner...so that you can exchange your hefty student fees for more than just a snazzy piece of paper. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode67.
5/28/2021 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep.066 Monday Minisode #13
#066 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’re getting a pep talk from me. There will likely be times in your studying where you have a bit of a mindset wobble. You start to doubt yourself, you worry that you’re not capable, you hit a low point with your motivation and confidence. Well fear not my awesome friend because I’m going to share with you some advice and inspiration to help boost your studying morale. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/24/2021 • 6 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep.065 Why You're Revising for Exams the Wrong Way (and What You Should Do Instead)
#065 – There’s a lot of bad studying advice out there, so it’s no wonder that a lot of students are revising for exams in the wrong way. Could this be you? Do you find exam revision stressful? Do you struggle to commit the important stuff to memory and regurgitate it effectively in an exam? Do your exam grades reflect your struggle? If so then you may be revising for exams in the crappy way, the passive way. In this episode I’m going to teach you the difference between passive learning and active learning so you can ditch the former and ace the latter. You’ll learn which revision techniques ACTUALLY work so you know exactly how to prepare for your exams in the most effective way. Listen to this episode, start revising for exams correctly, and your grades will thank you later. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode65. Click here to check out Exam Revision Formula.
5/20/2021 • 25 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep.064 Monday Minisode #12
#064 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover a super simple exercise that’s going to improve your productivity, focus and results in an unconventional way. Cryptic I know but it’s gonna be worth it. I’ll share with you a lesson that I’ve only just learned recently and how it’s already making me a lot happier and a lot more motivated. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/17/2021 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep.063 How to Plan and Revise Effectively for an Online Exam
#063 – Sitting an exam in person, in an exam hall, can be a pretty stressful experience. But in-person exams have been the norm for most universities forever so it may feel a little daunting to have to sit an online exam at home. Or you may be thinking ‘yippee!’ at the thought of an online exam. Because they DO have their upsides. But they do require a different revision strategy than an in-person exam. When it’s less about memorisation and more about application...your revision strategies need to change. Yes, you may get to have your books and notes around to help, but that can actually cause more issues than it solves. In the past year I’ve worked with A LOT of students who took their first ever online exam from home...and failed...because they didn’t take it seriously, or because they didn’t think their exam strategy would have to change. In this episode, I’m going to share with you my simple 7-step process to help you plan and revise effectively for an online exam. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode63. Click here to check out Exam Revision Formula.
5/14/2021 • 23 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep.062 Monday Minisode #11
#062 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover a super simple technique for de-stressing. Worried about upcoming assignments? Stressed about how much you have to do in not a lot of time? Just having a general all-encompassing existential crisis? I’ve got you with some advice in this minisode to help you bring a bit more calm into your studies and life. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/10/2021 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep.061 Another Honest Chat About Goals, Expectations and Doing Your Best
#061 – The last year or so has been tough for everyone – and you may have struggled at times to do your best in your studies and other areas of your life. But we need to change our view of what ‘doing your best’ actually means. Because our best is changeable. It fluctuates depending on what’s going on in our lives and how we’re feeling – our motivation, productivity, positivity and resilience. In this episode I’m going to share with you some of the insights from my own journey over the last few months, and a two-step process to help you shift your perspective on goal setting so that you can work out what doing your best looks like for you, in your studies, right now. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode61. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp.
5/7/2021 • 17 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep.060 Monday Minisode #10
#060 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover my step-by-step process for getting out of a procrastination pit. Putting off study tasks isn’t fun. Yes the ‘not studying’ part may be a lot more enjoyable than studying, but it’s not exactly guilt-free, right? In this minisode I’ll walk you through what’s going on under the surface of your procrastination, so you can finally kick it to the curb, start making proactive progress, and feel a lot more calm and positive at the same time. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
5/3/2021 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep.059 How to Overcome Two Common Word Count Problems in Your Essays
#059 – Do you struggle with word count problems in your essays? Either you write too much and really struggle to cut words out, or you find it difficult to write enough and ever actually reach the word count? Whichever camp you’re in, worry no more cos I’ve got you with this episode. I’m going to cover each of these word count problems and share some simple advice to help you overcome them. If you struggle to write enough, I’m going to walk you through some steps you can take to make your writing richer and stronger...to nab you those higher grades. If you struggle by writing TOO much, I’ll walk you through things you can do to tighten up the writing and remove the fluff…so your work is easier to understand and to clear space for those points that will actually win you marks. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode59. Click here to find out more and enrol in Essays With Ease.
4/30/2021 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep.058 Monday Minisode #9
#058 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, it’s action-taking time. Do you ever struggle with asking for help with your studies? Either from your tutor about your course concepts or assignments, or from your family and friends when you need some support? It can feel scary to ask for help, especially if you don’t want to be seen as weak/difficult/demanding. In this minisode I’m going to walk you through some steps you can take to feel better about asking for help, and I’ll share with you the awesome benefits of flexing this muscle. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
4/26/2021 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep.057 7 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Your Essay
#057 – Do you ever find yourself diving into writing without much planning before you start your essay? I see this A LOT with the students I work with and a few things tend to happen:– the writing process takes a lot longer– the writing process is more stressful– they end up having to cut loads of words that aren’t relevant– they go off on tangents and don’t answer the question– they get lower grades because of it. I don’t want this to happen to you. Instead, follow my simple planning process before you start your essay, and you’ll find the whole process much easier AND you’ll achieve higher grades. In this episode, I take you through a worked example essay question, and teach you the 7 simple but powerful questions you should ask yourself before you start your essay to ensure your arguments are strong, coherent, and that you actually answer the task you’ve been set. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode57. Click here to find out more and enrol in Essays With Ease.
4/23/2021 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep.056 Monday Minisode #8
#056 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, we’re going to talk about how scary studying can feel. That it can make us feel vulnerable to have to learn so many new ideas and hold the possibility that we might not succeed. I’m going to share with you a different way of looking at this scariness; a new perspective that might just help you see all that you have to gain from your studies. Click here to check out the email newsletter I refer to in the minisode. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
4/19/2021 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep.055 10 Words You Should Never Use In an Essay
#055 – Do you want to sound smarter in your writing? Or have your ideas come across more clearly? Then you need to understand these 10 words you should never use in an essay. Proofreading can often feel like the nice-to-have study task you complete if you have enough time. But I’ve proofread hundreds of essays over the last few years for students and I want to urge you to devote more of your essay writing time to this activity. It’s not just a style thing. Take the time to ensure your writing is clear and sharp and your ideas will be understood more easily, which equals higher marks. I regularly see students go up an entire grade in the proofreading stage. In this episode I share with you the 10 words you should never use in an essay...if you wanna get a good grade. Simply check over your work for these 10 ten words and phrases and you’ll magically make your writing clearer, and easier to write...which will make it A LOT easier for your tutor to award you marks. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode55. Click here to find out more and enrol in Essays With Ease.
4/16/2021 • 18 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep.054 Monday Minisode #7
#054 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. It’s easy to beat ourselves up for not grasping concepts, or for achieving less than great grades. It’s easy to assume that we’re ‘just not academic enough’. Well in this week’s minisode, I share a reframe that’s really gonna help you with your studying confidence. You’ll walk away with a new understanding of what the aim of university actually is...and you’ll be happier for it. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
4/12/2021 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep.053 How to Improve Your Writing Skills and Grades With Every Essay
#053 – While essay writing may feel like a torture device, it’s actually a process designed to help you become a better writer. Improve your writing skills and you’ll see start to see an increase in your marks with every submission. Whether you feel like your essay grades have stalled recently, or you’re not quite sure what to keep doing and what to change up in your writing process – this episode is for you. In this episode I’m going to walk you through HOW to improve your writing skills so you can see results in your very next essay and achieve steadily higher marks with each submission. You’ll learn my 3-step cycle for improving your essay writing and grades. You’ll learn how to use your assignment feedback to improve your writing skills – even if you currently find feedback really disheartening. Nail this process and you’ll find essay writing easier, less stressful and you’ll take strides to achieving the grades you REALLY want. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode53. Click here to find out more and enrol in Essays With Ease.
4/9/2021 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep.052 Monday Minisode #6
#052 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover a simple trick to help you bounce back from your studying setbacks. If you’ve ever set a goal to start studying by a certain time of day...and missed it...you’ll know how tempting it can feel to sack off studying and try again tomorrow. But I know you want to become a better student. You want more consistency and discipline. You want to achieve your study goals and make more progress in your study sessions. So listen into this minisode and you’ll learn my powerful perspective shift to help you overcome your studying setbacks. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
4/5/2021 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep.051 An Honest Chat About Studying, Challenges and Being Kinder to Yourself
#051 – This may feel like an alien concept but did you know there’s more chance of you making a positive change in your life that actually sticks...if you’re kinder to yourself? I spent the majority of my life wanting to change, hitting setbacks, and then thinking the way out was to talk trash about myself in the vain hope that this would motivate me to do better next time. But it doesn’t work. Or instead, it may work short-term but it won’t last AND you’ll be bloody miserable. Today’s episode is a little different as I want to have an honest chat about a few things. I’ll share my own experiences with healthy and unhealthy striving and the lessons I’ve learned in the last year that have allowed me to make more progress AND be happier. You’ll walk away with a different perspective that you can take into your studies to help you achieve the results you really want, while being kinder to yourself. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode51. Check out this link to find out where to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Join the waitlist for the Get the Grades Bootcamp.
4/2/2021 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep.050 Monday Minisode #5
#050 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover a simple but powerful technique for creating MORE study time in your week. Follow the steps outlined here and you’ll spend less time worrying (when you should be studying), you’ll make more progress in your study sessions and, ultimately, you’ll complete your studying faster each week. Sounds pretty awesome, right? Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. Click here to check out the book I recommend, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
3/29/2021 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep.049 It's Time for a Studying Shake-Up
#049 – It’s that time in the academic year where you’re over the halfway point and can start to see the finish line. But your motivation may be waning. Your confidence in your ability to reach your study goals may be low. So it’s time for a studying shake-up. It’s a lot easier and safer to lower your expectations than it is to take action to move towards the academic results you REALLY want. But you’re not furthering your education and listening to this podcast because you want easy and safe, right? Because we all know that the good stuff in life is found outside of our comfort zone. In this episode we’re going for a studying shake-up. I’m going to help you take a minute to pause and reflect on how your studying's going. I'll walk you through how to correct your course and step away from the safety of just coasting through the next few months until the end of your classes. You’re gonna walk away from this episode feeling more confident, motivated and fired up to make the rest of your module count. It’s time for your studying shake-up. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode49 Click here to enrol in The Kickbutt Students Club. And click here to register for the two FREE virtual study sessions I’m running this week.
3/25/2021 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep.048 Monday Minisode #4
#048 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll learn the importance of intentionality in your studying – being intentional while you’re doing the work but ALSO while you’re relaxing. I’ll share with you one simple question that could seriously improve your studying motivation, productivity and positivity. You’ll walk away with an understanding of the action you can take to look after your mental health throughout your studies. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
3/22/2021 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep.047 5 Ways That You're Wasting Your Study Time Each Week
#047 – How often do you find yourself thinking that your main studying problem is a lack of time? That more study time would solve a lot of your issues? What if I told you that there are likely multiple ways that you’re WASTING your study time each week? That you could actually be achieving more in the time you do have. Procrastination, overwhelm, lack of focus, fear of failure, the wrong study methods, negative thinking, lack of motivation – add up all instances of these each week and that’s a lot of wasted time. Time that you could be spending with your family, watching Netflix, sleeping more. Or time that you could spend getting ahead in your studies and pushing for higher grades. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through 5 ways that you’re likely wasting your study time each week. I want you to see each of these as opportunities to CREATE more time – as opportunities to make more progress in less time and with a lot less stress. You’ll learn the steps you need to take to boost your productivity, focus, organisation and motivation so you can achieve more in the limited study time you have. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode47. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club. And click here to register for the two FREE virtual study sessions I’m running this month.
3/18/2021 • 25 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep.046 Monday Minisode #3
#046 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover the importance of study planning. While it may not be the most exciting study task ever, follow the guidance I share here and you’ll make significantly more progress each week, and procrastinate a lot less. Take control of your study time in just 5 minutes with this awesome time management process. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
3/15/2021 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep.045 How to Go From Being a Studying Victim to a Studying Victor
#045 – Hands up if you’ve ever felt personally victimised by your university or tutor? #hellomeangirlsfans. It’s normal to get annoyed when there’s disorganisation, delayed email responses, or no feedback or poor feedback. But we want to make sure we don’t become studying victims – accepting these issues and the impact they might have on our learning. We want to instead become studying victors. We want to learn how to take control of our own academic success. In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to transform sticking studying situations. How to take action and overcome your challenges, rather than simply letting them happen TO you. You’ll learn the exact steps you can take to overcome 4 common studying challenges. It’s time to move away from being a studying victim so you can get in the driver’s seat of your own academic success. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode45. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club. And click here to register for the two FREE virtual study sessions I’m running this month.
3/11/2021 • 23 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep.044 Monday Minisode #2
#044 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover a well-known but often underused strategy to bring you out of struggle and negative thinking. The next time you’re stressed about your studying situation, use this tool to transport you to a more positive, grateful place. By the end of this episode, you’ll have mastered a simple technique to transform your mindset and happiness. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
3/8/2021 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep.043 How to Transform Your to-Do Lists for More Studying Motivation and Positivity
#043 – To-do lists are damn stressful, right? We need a way to track our study tasks but to-do lists can be pretty demoralising and lead to us needing more studying motivation. I want to share with you a different type of to-do list that you can use to track your progress, celebrate your wins and give you more positivity and more studying motivation. In this episode I teach you a simple, powerful study technique that’s going to take your overwhelming stressful to-do lists and turn them into a tool that makes you leave study sessions thinking ‘Ta-dah! Look how awesome I am!’ Want more studying motivation? Want to procrastinate less? Stick this episode in your ears. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode43. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to join the waitlist for the next Get the Grades Bootcamp.
3/4/2021 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep.042 Monday Minisode #1
#042 – Welcome to another minisode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Each Monday, I will release a super short episode designed to share one studying idea, strategy or mindset shift that will help you start your study week off feeling focused, productive and confident. These minisodes will help you shake off any negative studying baggage from the week before and offer a moment to pause, reflect and change approach so you can move off in a new, more successful direction. In this week’s minisode, you’ll discover a powerful question to identify WHO you need to be this week. You’ll gain an understanding of the trait or ability you need to draw upon to get through your upcoming week successfully. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a simple, achievable plan to BE the student you really want to be. Click here to find out more about my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to discover my range of study skills trainings. Click here to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook. And finally, come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
3/1/2021 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep.041 Flick This One Powerful Switch to Achieve Better University Grades
#041 – Negative thoughts and limiting beliefs about your studying capabilities and who you are as a learner are holding you back. So you’ve gotta take control of your thinking if you want to achieve better university grades. Your studying beliefs determine your behaviour and the actions you take in your studies (or your inaction). And the only thing that impacts your results is the things you do. So if you want to achieve better university grades, you need to transform your thinking and beliefs so you can take action and accomplish your goals. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through a simple but powerful exercise to shift your thoughts. To move you from negative thinking about your studying abilities to thoughts that are more expansive and positive, that boost your confidence and, ultimately, help you achieve better university grades. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode41. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club.
2/25/2021 • 26 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep.040 How to Overcome Fear of Failure in Your Studies
#040 – Fear of failure and experiencing challenges and mistakes in your studies can be CRIPPLING. We attach so many negative feelings to these setbacks that can really steal our confidence and make it difficult to keep going. But our fear of failure doesn’t have to keep holding us back. It’s possible to strengthen our mindset and change how we feel about our mistakes. To even start to see the positive aspects of failure and how we can use it to become more resilient and achieve higher grades in future. In this episode, I’m going to dive into the reasons behind our fear of failure, and offer some perspective shifts to help you view studying setbacks without so much fear. You’ll learn some strategies for overcoming your fear of failure and taking back control of your academic success. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode40. Click here to join the waitlist for my next Get The Grades Bootcamp. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club
2/18/2021 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep.039 How to Heal the Education Scars That Are Holding You Back
#039 – I don’t think I’ve yet come across a student who doesn’t have some education scars. These are what I call the long-lasting imprints of a bad study experience. Whether you were told by teachers that you weren’t academic, or that you’d never amount to anything...or your parents highlighted your ‘weaknesses’ and shortcomings...or your sibling was known as ‘the smart one.’ Unfortunately, our education scars don’t stay in the past – they come back to bite us in our present-day studying. When we go through challenges and stuck points these scars can reappear, make us miserable and stop us from achieving our full academic potential. In this episode, I walk through exactly what education scars are and how they hold us back in our studies and all areas of our life that require learning. I then share six ways you can start to heal your education scars so you can overcome your limiting beliefs, quieten your doubts, and progress in your studies as a more confident, positive learner. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode39 Click here to enrol in my upcoming Get The Grades Bootcamp.
2/11/2021 • 34 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep.038 Should You Join the Get The Grades Bootcamp?
#038 – Are you considering joining my Get the Grades Bootcamp but aren’t sure whether it’s right for you? If so you probably have questions like:– What kind of results can I expect if I join the programme (and how quickly?)– What exactly is included in the Get The Grades Bootcamp and how does it all work?– How does it differ from this podcast and your other programmes and membership?– How much time will I need to devote to it? I answer all these questions and more in this episode. But I also share some awesome advice on study skills that will serve you whether or not you decide to enrol in the Get The Grades Bootcamp. In this episode I’m going to explain what study skills are and why it’s so important you learn and improve them. **spoiler alert** your school didn’t teach you them and your university doesn’t want to. I’m going to share with you my three dials for academic success and walk you through HOW to improve your study skills so that you can increase your confidence, motivation, productivity AND grades. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode38. Click here to enrol in my upcoming Get The Grades Bootcamp. Click here to book a free 15-minute decision call to discuss whether the Bootcamp is for you.
2/4/2021 • 29 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep.037 How to Stay Present and Skyrocket Your Studying Success (Studying Restart Challenge Day 5)
#037 – What happens when you’ve done all the right things to set yourself up for a great study day, but then you freeze with overwhelm, panic or doubts? In this episode I’m going to walk you through how to stay present in your study sessions so you can skyrocket your studying success. It’s all too easy to get trapped in our heads when we’re trying to study. We dwell on our past mistakes, challenges and bad habits and panic that we’re not going to be able to move past them. Or we freak out at how much we still have to do and become frozen in the overwhelm. There is a way out and I’m going to share it with you so you can boost your studying success. In this episode you’ll learn my super simple method for bringing yourself back to the present so you can study with more focus and positivity, and make consistent progress towards your study goals. Now this episode is day 5 of my FREE Studying Restart Challenge. So if you’re listening to it during the week of January 25th 2021, get involved and get my expert guidance and support over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode37. Click here to register to get the BONUS worksheet for this free challenge. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
1/29/2021 • 21 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep.036 How to Get Your Productivity Back (Studying Restart Challenge Day 4)
#036 – When you don’t have a lot of time for studying, or you’re struggling with procrastination and low motivation...it can feel like your productivity has disappeared. But it is possible to get your productivity back and I’m gonna help you. Being a productive student isn’t about finding more time for studying. It’s about working with the time you have available (because you have some available) and squeezing as much value out of it as possible. In this episode I’m going to teach you how to carve out study time in your busy schedule so you can make progress on your study tasks and goals without burning out. I’ll walk you through creating a quick and simple pre-studying routine so you can get your productivity back. You’ll be more focused and motivated throughout your study sessions and you’ll be able to get more done in less time and with a lot less stress. Now this episode is day 4 of my FREE Studying Restart Challenge. So if you’re listening to it during the week of January 25th 2021, get involved and get my expert guidance and support over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode36. Click here to register to get the BONUS worksheet for this free challenge. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
1/28/2021 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep.035 It's Time to Get Strategic With Your Studying (Studying Restart Challenge Day 3)
#035 – When you’ve got less time and energy for studying, something’s gotta give. Instead of burning out and stress-crying every day, let me show you how to get strategic with your studying. My aim is never for you to run yourself into the ground to tick off all your tasks like a good little student. Instead, let’s work out the study tasks that are going to help you make the most progress towards the grades you really want to achieve. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through how to get strategic with your studying. You’ll learn my 4-step process for prioritising your task list so you can spend LESS time studying, but achieve higher grades. Sounds good, right? I’ve even made a worksheet for you to complete to get better results faster. Now this episode is day 3 of my FREE Studying Restart Challenge. So if you’re listening to it during the week of January 25th 2021, get involved and get my expert guidance and support over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode35. Click here to register to get the BONUS worksheet for this free challenge. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp
1/27/2021 • 17 minutes, 1 second
Ep.034 Finding Silver Linings in the Pandemic (Studying Restart Challenge Day 2)
#034 – We’re all painfully aware of the things the pandemic has taken from us. Yet, it’s possible to hold space for this truth and struggle at the same time as holding space for finding the silver linings from this crisis. Every single challenge you face is changing you and equipping you for your future challenges...if you choose to reflect and learn from them. In this episode, you’ll discover how to transform your adversity into strengths that you can use in your studying. You’ll identify the lessons you’ve learned, the challenges you’ve overcome and the silver linings you’ve experienced throughout this pandemic. Now this episode is day 2 of my FREE Studying Restart Challenge. So if you’re listening to it during the week of January 25th 2021, get involved and get my expert guidance and support over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode34. Click here to register to get the BONUS worksheet for this free challenge. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp
1/26/2021 • 18 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep.033 How to Fall Back in Love With Your Study Space (Studying Restart Challenge Day 1)
#033 – Are you finding it more and more difficult to motivate yourself to study? Your study space is such an important factor in your academic progress. If your environment is de-motivating and distracting, you’ll find it easier to procrastinate and harder to stay focused. It’s time to fall back in love with your study space. In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s so important to give your study space some love. And you’ll discover some super easy ways to pimp out your study space and reinvigorate your motivation to chain your butt to one spot for hours in the name of your education. Now this episode is day 1 of my FREE Studying Restart Challenge. So if you’re listening to it during the week of January 25th 2021, get involved and get my expert guidance and support over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode33. Click here to register to get the bonus goodies for this free challenge. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp.
1/25/2021 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep.032 What to Do When Your Brain is Being a Jerk
#032 – You could be the most productive student ever, with the world’s smartest study strategies, but if your brain is being a jerk and your mind is full of negative thoughts, you’re gonna make zero progress. Your mindset is SO important for your studying success. It’s the gatekeeper to your progress so if your brain is being a jerk then it’s a no-go for tackling that to-do list. In this episode, I’m going to uncover the misconceptions around your brain and thought processes. You’ll learn why we think and what our negative thoughts actually mean. And you’ll walk away with 6 awesome strategies for overcoming negative thinking so you can go from ‘brain is being a jerk’ to ‘in control and feeling positive’. By understanding what’s going on in your brain when you’re thinking negatively, you’ll be able to take back the reins, stop the spiral, and direct your focus to thoughts that make your studying (and life) easier. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode32. Click here to register for my upcoming FREE Studying Restart Challenge. Click here to join the waitlist for my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp
1/21/2021 • 29 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep.031 How to Push Yourself to Study (Even When You Can’t Be A*sed)
#031 – Do you struggle to push yourself to study? Do you find it difficult to make progress when you’re tired or unmotivated? Do you struggle to persevere when you hit a challenge or start doubting yourself? I’ve been where you are and completely understand the frustration of feeling like you can’t just push yourself to study when you need to. In this episode of Chloe Made Me Study, I’m going to walk you through seven simple steps to overcoming this studying resistance. You’ll learn strategies for boosting your motivation, strengthening your mindset, shifting your energy, simplifying your task list, and skyrocketing your productivity. You’re just 20 minutes away from learning my secrets to push yourself to study. You’ll walk away from this episode with a new perspective and some building blocks for successful new study habits that will help you have an easier studying life. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode31. Click here to register for my upcoming FREE study challenge. Click here to join the waitlist for my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to join the waitlist for my upcoming Get the Grades Bootcamp
1/14/2021 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep.030 How to Study During Lockdown (When All You Want to Do is Scream)
#030 – 2021 has started off well, right?! Worldwide education continues to be affected by the covid-19 pandemic and further restrictions have made it much harder to study during lockdown. While a lot is out of our control right now, there ARE steps we can take to boost our motivation and productivity, and strengthen our mindset and resilience, so that we can continue to make progress in our studies and achieve the grades we need. In this episode, I teach you 7 strategies to help you study during lockdown more effectively. You’ll discover simple methods that will allow you to fit studying into your lockdown life so that you can continue to further your education. I’ll share simple tweaks you can make to your mindset, routines and methods to make it easier to prioritise your study during lockdown...and hopefully cry a bit less! You’ve got this! To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode30. Click here to join the waitlist for my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club.
1/7/2021 • 27 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep.029 How to Study Over Christmas and Not Hate Your Life
#029 – Having to study over Christmas kinda sucks, right? It would be wonderful to take 2 weeks off and purely lounge in your PJs, drink mulled wine and watch Elf for the 76th time… ...but your education has other ideas. The first thing you’ll discover in this episode is whether you really NEED to study over Christmas – if you need to work towards upcoming assessments, or if you could actually just give yourself a break. Then I’ll walk you through five simple strategies that will make it easier to study over Christmas. You’ll discover ways to boost your productivity and motivation, and get your family onboard, so you can whizz through your study tasks faster and have more time for festive fun. I’ll talk you through how to overcome that guilt...either that you should be spending more time relaxing or with your family, or that you should study every single day. It is possible to study over Christmas, make progress AND enjoy the holidays so you can start 2021 feeling rested. In this episode, I’ll show you how. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode29. Click here to join the waitlist for my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club.
12/17/2020 • 24 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep.028 30 Lessons for Greater Happiness, Growth and Academic Success
#028 – In honour of my 30th birthday, I want to share with you 30 lessons and pieces of advice to help you achieve greater happiness, personal growth and academic success. Turning 30 is a pretty big deal and as the good little student I am, I wanted to use this milestone to reflect on what my twenties taught me, how I’m different, and how these lessons could help you too. In this episode, you’ll learn 10 things I’ve changed my mind about, including important mindset shifts that are vital for your academic success. I’ll share with you 10 pieces of advice for my 18-year-old self that would have greatly increased my happiness and set me on the path to awesome personal growth earlier. Finally, I’ll walk you through 10 ways that my life has changed from aged 20 to aged 30. How I’ve changed and the important factors in my growth, development and academic success to date. I hope you enjoy these lessons as much as I loved reflecting on them. And I hope that some of them are useful on your own academic and personal journey. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode28
12/10/2020 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep.027 How to Ditch Descriptive Writing and Conquer Critical Writing
#027 – Are you fed up with getting feedback on your essays that says, “your writing is too descriptive” or “not enough critical writing and analysis” or “you wasted too many words on describing”? Critical writing and thinking can be confusing, and writing in this style can feel completely alien. But staying safe with descriptive writing is holding you back and preventing you achieving those higher essay grades. Certain essay questions require critical thinking so if you’re not engaging in it you’re losing out on a lot of marks. In this episode, I demystify the process of critical writing. You’ll learn the differences between descriptive writing and critical writing and I’ll walk you through six example essay questions to help you understand HOW to be more critical in your essays. Your future grades will thank you for listening to this one. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode27. Don’t forget to download the mini-guide I’ve created for this episode. Click here to join my free Study Success Resource Library. Click here to find out more and enrol in Essays With Ease.
12/3/2020 • 33 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep.026 How to Maintain Your Motivation as a Lifelong Learner
#026 – Settle in for an awesome interview episode where I chat to Becky Strafford, a master's student and lifelong learner. Becky shares her journey from traditional student to employee to business owner and now non-traditional student – while raising her two daughters and renovating her house! You’ll hear about the bizarre career advice Becky received, the path it set her on, and how she’s gotten to where she is today. Becky shares how she juggles her studies with all her other responsibilities, and some advice for maintaining your energy and motivation as a lifelong learner. Becky’s passion for her subject really shines through and it’s incredible to hear about the impact her education is having on her daughters, role modelling for them the power and benefits of developing a growth mindset and being a lifelong learner. I’m super excited for you to hear this chat and be inspired by Becky’s journey. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode26. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club. To find out how to get a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook, click here.
11/26/2020 • 45 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep.025 The Path to Academic Success Is Not a Straight Line
#025 – Settle in for an awesome interview episode where I chat to Lou Robinson, a fabulous non-traditional student who demonstrates that the path to academic success is not a straight line. Lou shares her winding, twisty journey from school to gaining work experience, to studying towards a number of qualifications before finding the career path that’s perfect for her. You’ll hear about the setbacks Lou faced on the way to academic success and discover her advice for keeping motivated and resilient in the face of studying challenges. Lou really embodies the idea of going after what you want. That it’s OK to not be happy with your first studying choice, or your second or third. That you can and should carve out your own path to academic success and a career you really want. I’m super excited for you to hear this chat and be inspired by Lou’s journey. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode25. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club. To find out how to get a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook, click here.
11/19/2020 • 35 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep.024 It's Time to Stop Taking Pointless Study Notes
#024 – Are you guilty of taking study notes and then not using them again? Of spending hours each week completing your reading and notes but finding they’re not helpful when it comes to writing your essays or preparing for your exams? Well, it’s time to stop taking pointless study notes. There are some common mistakes I keep seeing students make (that I made too!) so in this episode I’m going to teach you the principles of effective note taking so you can save time and get better results. You’ll discover three reasons for making study notes, and four things you can do to improve your note taking so you can use them to write better essays, improve your understanding and memory during exam preparation...and achieve higher grades. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode24 Click here to join the waitlist for my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to enrol in Nail Your Note Taking.
11/12/2020 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep.023 5 Rules for Easier Essay Writing and Higher Grades
#023 – Do you wish essay writing was easier? Do you find yourself procrastinating and putting off starting and then having to complete your essay in a mad rush and submit at the last minute? You’re not alone. Essay writing is a daunting process that feels complicated and mysterious and kinda awful. Well, today’s your lucky day as I’m going to demystify the essay writing process and share 5 simple rules for easier essay writing that will make the whole damn process faster and less stressful. And you’ll come out of it with a better essay that scores you higher marks. In this episode, I walk you through the 3 different types of essay writing, the 5 rules of successful essay writing, and I share with you the best time to procrastinate in the process. Because yes there can be a benefit to procrastinating...but only at the right time! To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode23. Click here to join the waitlist for my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club. Click here to enrol in Essays With Ease.
11/5/2020 • 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep.022 How to Get Your Studying Done When You Say You Will
#022 – Are you fed up with making studying plans and not sticking to them? Of saying you’ll start your essay or exam revision at a certain time but it just is not happening? Do you wish you could get your studying done when you say you will? Completing a degree takes thousands of micro-decisions to study or not to study; to continue and push through when you reach a stuck point, feel overwhelmed, doubt yourself or are just plain bored. And you know what’s needed to help you push through these stuck points, to tip the balance to making more good studying decisions? Discipline and effective studying habits and routines. In this episode, I walk you through three things you can do to boost your studying discipline so you can get your studying done when you say you will. Have a listen, take action and you’ll reap the benefits – hello more time, less stress and better results. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode22. Click here to enrol in my membership, The Kickbutt Students Club.
10/29/2020 • 23 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep.021 How to Make Distance Learning Work for You and Your Career
#021 – Settle in for a fantastic interview episode where I chat to Sam Evans, an awesome non-traditional student who’s really making distance learning work for her. Sam shares her journey from school to entering the workforce, then from testing the waters with a certificate to continuing into a degree programme. You’ll hear how Sam fits her studies around a full-time job and why distance learning was the right choice for her busy life. You’ll also learn what Sam’s doing to combat some of the disadvantages of distance learning – the difficulty in making friends, feeling isolated at times, and the limited opportunities for practical, hands-on subject experience. Sam’s really taken action to get the most out of the time, energy and money she’s investing in her studies and it was really inspiring to see how she’s making distance learning work for her and her career. I’m super excited for you to hear this chat and learn some strategies you can put into practice. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode21. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club.
10/22/2020 • 41 minutes, 22 seconds
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.
10/15/2020 • 21 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep.019 How to Achieve a Healthy Study-Life Balance
#019 – Study-life balance and work-life balance are phrases that are thrown around a lot, with many of us wanting to achieve this holy grail of perfect balance between all our responsibilities. But how realistic is it? How often do we achieve the kind of study-life balance where everything runs smoothly and you feel at peace with your to do list and progress? Is this even possible? In this episode, I dive into the misconceptions around study-life balance and walk you through what you need to do to feel more balanced in our university studies. Using real-life examples, I share 5 strategies to help you implement these ideas so you can achieve and maintain a healthy study-life balance. You’ll learn how to prioritise your study tasks as well as your commitments in your work, home and personal life so as to make more progress, achieve better grades AND feel a lot less stressed. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode19. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club.
10/8/2020 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep.018 How to Increase Your Attention Span So You Can Focus for Longer
#018 – Why does it seem like some students can power through their to do lists, whereas you often have the attention span of a flea and get very little done? Today’s world of smartphones, smart devices, social media, endless notifications, and infinite TV shows on demand – is it any wonder our attention spans are suffering? But it doesn’t have to be this way. It IS possible to train your brain so you can increase your attention span, focus for longer and complete your study tasks in less time. In this episode, you’ll discover:– the two different types of distractions, and how to overcome them– quick things you can do before a study session to set yourself up for epic productivity– simple things you can do during a study session to stay in flow– smart things you can do outside of studying to strengthen your focus muscle and increase your attention span over time. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode18 Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club.
10/1/2020 • 28 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep.017 How to Get Out of a Studying Funk With the Fresh Start Effect
#017 – Do you ever have those times where you’re just not feeling productive, motivated or focused? When you’re in a bit of studying funk? Do you struggle to snap out of it sometimes? In this episode, I’m going to walk you through some simple ways to take back control of your energy, motivation and productivity so you can break out of a studying funk. You’ll learn how to redirect yourself when you start going down an unhelpful path in your studies. And I’ll share some advice for making the most of the fresh starts in your studies – whether that’s a new module or class, a new semester, or a new week. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode17. Click here to join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club.
9/24/2020 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep.016 How to Fulfil Your Academic Potential
#016 – Do you believe that you have a certain amount of talent or academic potential, and that you can fulfil this through developing your skills? Or do you believe that your academic potential is limitless? In this episode I’m going to share with you a common myth about academic potential, and the dangers in measuring the potential of yourself or others. I’ll walk you through some examples of students and others who’ve achieved success, despite failures and setbacks, and pinpoint the lessons you can learn. And I’ll prompt you to take action in a super simple way to start expanding your own limits and ideas of what’s possible so you can fulfil and exceed your academic potential. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode16. Also, head to the shownotes to register your interest in and help me create my new mindset programme.
9/17/2020 • 27 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep.015 Why You Need to Learn How to Learn
#015 – Did you know that schools weren’t created for learning? Do you know that your university will expect you to arrive already knowing HOW to learn, but that your school wouldn’t have taught you? Learning HOW to learn is vital for academic success. But no one’s teaching this – so I’m stepping in. In this episode, you’ll learn the real reason why mainstream schools were created, the unspoken shift that happens between school and university, the nine learning skills you must develop to succeed, and my 3-step process for learning how to learn. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode15 To find out more and enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp (happening 19th-20th September 2020), head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs.
9/10/2020 • 28 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep.014 Why You Need to Set Big Study Goals (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 5)
#014 – Setting study goals can feel pretty scary and often kinda pointless if you don’t feel particularly in control of the grades you achieve. But getting study goals is a key factor in your academic success. They help to focus your attention and energy, and allow you to course correct if you fall off track. And setting scary, big study goals prompts you to stretch yourself – to elevate your effort, make you focus on upskilling yourself, and prompt you to seek out the support needed to achieve them. In this episode, you’ll learn how to set big study goals that you can actually achieve. I’ll share with you strategies and mindset tweaks to help you believe in your ability to achieve more. Now this episode is day 5 of my Studying Jump-Start Challenge. So if you’re watching it during the week of August 31st 2020, get involved and get my feedback over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. Click here to register for the challenge and grab your bonus. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode14 To find out more and enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp (happening 19th-20th September 2020), head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp
9/4/2020 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep.013 How to Become an Organised Student in 3 Simple Steps (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 4)
#013 – Organising probably isn’t the most enjoyable study task but being an organised student is vital to save time, your sanity, and to help you achieve good grades. The beginning of your studies or a new module is the perfect time to set up some simple organisation systems that will make your life A LOT easier later. So whether you’re naturally an organised student or not, in this episode I’ll walk you through 3 simple organisation hacks that you can implement immediately to ditch overwhelm and boost your productivity. Now this episode is day 4 of my Studying Jump-Start Challenge. So if you’re watching it during the week of August 31st 2020, get involved and get my feedback over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. Click here to register for the challenge and grab your bonus. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode13. To find out more and enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp (happening 19th-20th September 2020), head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp
9/3/2020 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep.012 The Simple Way to Boost Your Studying Discipline (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 3)
#012 – You might believe that some students are just born disciplined. Or that it’s just easier for some people to get up every day at 5am to exercise and never let a chunk of chocolate pass their lips. Only 1/2 my friend. Firstly, discipline is a muscle that can be built and strengthened. Secondly, the reason some people find it easier to be disciplined – in their studies, work, health – is because they’ve designed their environment to not need them to use their self-control very often. In this episode, I’ll walk you through a simple, quick and PAINLESS strategy for boosting your studying discipline so you can tick off your tasks faster and have more time for relaxing. Now this episode is day 3 of my Studying Jump-Start Challenge. So if you’re watching it during the week of August 31st 2020, get involved and get my feedback over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. Click here to register for the challenge and grab your bonus. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode12. To find out more and enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp (happening 19th-20th September 2020), head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp
9/2/2020 • 20 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep.011 Is Your Study Mindset Holding You Back From Success? (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 2)
#011 – Did you know that your beliefs have a massive impact on your academic results? That your study mindset can either cause you to struggle, or to thrive? Our beliefs become our thoughts which become our actions and then our results. So strengthening your study mindset will have a massive, compound effect on your success. In this episode, you’ll discover the differences between a fixed and growth mindset, why Hermione Granger is NOT a perfect student, and how to develop a confident, resilient study mindset that boosts your grades. Now this episode is day 2 of my Studying Jump-Start Challenge. So if you’re watching it during the week of August 31st 2020, get involved and get my feedback over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. Click here to register for the challenge and grab your bonus. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode11. To find out more and enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp (happening 19th-20th September 2020), head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp
9/1/2020 • 18 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep.010 How to Create an Awesome Study Space (Studying Jump-Start Challenge Day 1)
#010 – Over the course of your qualification, you’re going to be spending A LOT of time studying – hardly a newsflash. And your environment is important. It can be motivating, comfortable, aid your focus, and improve your productivity so you tick off your tasks faster. Or, your environment can be distracting, demotivate you, cause issues with focus and productivity and, ultimately can damage your grades. In this episode, I’ll share with you some tips and tricks to help you create an awesome study space that helps you ENJOY studying and be your best studying self. Now this episode is day 1 of my Studying Jump-Start Challenge. So if you’re watching it during the week of August 31st 2020, get involved and get my feedback over on Instagram. Listen to the episode for more details. Click here to register for the challenge and grab your bonus. Come follow me on Instagram @chloe.burroughs. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode10. To find out more and enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp (happening 19th-20th September 2020), head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp
8/31/2020 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep.009 7 Reasons Why Your Grades Are Not Higher
#009 – If I asked you to tell me the reasons behind your grades, what would you say? What is holding you back from achieving better results? Maybe you're fully aware of your obstacles and know exactly what needs to change to increase your results. But there are often numerous factors at play that stop us reaching for and achieving the top grades. In this episode I'm going to walk you through 7 possible reasons why your grades aren't higher. We’re going to cover reasons related to our time, skills, goals, beliefs...and even evolution! I’ll also share what you need to do to combat these reasons and boost your results. Because it IS possible for you to achieve the grades you’ve dreamed of. I've worked with too many students to count who've increased their results by 1, 2 or even 3 whole grades by improving their study skills and confidence. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode9 To find out more and enrol in the Get the Grades Bootcamp (happening 19th-20th September 2020), head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp
8/27/2020 • 30 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep.008 How to Set Effective Studying Boundaries
#008 – Your studying is affected by and affects the lives of those you live with and your friends and family. Your support network may sometimes view the time and energy you give to your studying as attention taken away from them – which can cause issues and resentment. This means that setting studying boundaries and expectations is really important to protect your wellbeing and help you become a happier and more effective student. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to set effective studying boundaries with those you live with and your wider circle of friends and family. You’ll learn steps for setting boundaries and expectations that will open up communication and allow you to achieve a lot more in less time...and with a lot less stress. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, including the awesome workbook, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode8 To find out more about the Get the Grades Bootcamp, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp
8/13/2020 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep.007 What to Do When You Get Your Latest University Results
#007 – Receiving your latest university grades can be a time for celebration or a time for disappointment. If you’re not happy with your grades it’s easy to slip into negative thinking and can be difficult to pick yourself up and move forward. But there’s a simple process you can follow to take your latest university results and turn them into greater success in your next module or semester. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through my three-step process for overcoming disappointment in your grades, creating an awesome, achievable plan to skyrocket your future grades, and building your confidence back up. I’ve even created a workbook to go alongside this episode to help you take action. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, including the awesome workbook, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode7. To find out more about the Get the Grades Bootcamp, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp.
7/31/2020 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep.006 Why You're Procrastinating (And What You Can Do to Stop)
#006 – Procrastination is the nemesis of a lot of students. A Netflix-binge, early night or even cleaning the bathroom is often more appetising than starting that essay or revising for that exam. But while procrastination may be fun, the effects of it are not – including guilt, stress, all-nighters and crappy grades. In this episode, we’re diving into WHY we procrastinate. When we understand our reasons for putting off studying it becomes possible to do something about it. I’ll walk you through my three-step process to ditching procrastination so you can save your sanity, be more proactive, and achieve better results. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, including the awesome worksheet I’ve created, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode6. To find out more about the Get the Grades Bootcamp, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/bootcamp.
7/16/2020 • 26 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep.005 The Two-Minute Study Hack for Increased Motivation
#005 – Our mindset can make a massive difference to our studying. It can seem impossible to make progress when we’re feeling unmotivated, distracted, negative, unconfident. But these feelings aren’t an excuse to ditch your studying and procrastinate. Because there’s a super simple thing you can do to get back your motivation...and it’ll only take two minutes. In this episode, you’ll learn my simple but powerful two-minute study hack to increase your motivation, productivity and confidence so that you can make progress – even when you’re tired and can’t be bothered. I walk you through exactly how to shift your mindset and energy and demonstrate the ways this can improve not only your studying but your progress and happiness in all other areas of your life. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode5 To find out more about The Fired Up Student, head to: https://bit.ly/firedupstudent
7/2/2020 • 28 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep.004 How to Study More Effectively as a Distance Learner
#004 – Distance learning is a flexible study method that allows you to choose when, where and how you study. However, it’s this flexibility that can often cause problems with motivation, discipline and procrastination. In this episode, you’ll learn 7 awesome strategies for successful student learning. I share step-by-step, practical tips for increasing your productivity, and boosting your motivation and confidence, so that you can achieve more in less time and have an easier, happier distance learning life. I walk you through the disadvantages of distance learning and then bust each of these with the techniques you need to thrive as a non-traditional student. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to:https://chloeburroughs.com/episode4 To join the waitlist for The Kickbutt Students Club, head to:https://chloeburroughs.com/kickbutt And head to this link to download your FREE guide – How to Survive and Thrive as a Distance Learner:https://chloeburroughs.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/29
6/18/2020 • 31 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep.002 The Awesome Advantages of Being a Non-traditional Student
#002 – Every student is sold the traditional route to higher education. Finish school at 18, move away from home and complete university full time before entering the world of work. But this route is outdated and ineffective for a lot of students who could benefit instead from going down a non-traditional route to advance their career. In this episode you’ll learn why going straight to university does NOT always work, the reasons why it can go wrong, and in what situations it would be more effective to return to education later in life and/or in combination with work. I’ll share more of my non-traditional journey and the reasons why going straight into higher education wouldn’t have worked for me. Then you’ll discover six key advantages of being a non-traditional student. I share my story as well as the experiences of six other students who’ve kicked tradition to the curb and taken their own unique higher education path. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel proud of your non-traditional route and will see that it’s not a lesser option but an exciting option that has many incredible benefits. Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to:https://chloeburroughs.com/episode2
6/4/2020 • 25 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep.003 The 3 Secrets You Must Know for Academic Success
#003 – Low grades or stressful studying is often put down to being a ‘bad’ student, or just not being very academic. Well it’s time to bust the myth that talent is the biggest determiner of academic success. In this episode, you’ll learn my 3-part system for academic success – that doesn’t require you to be Hermione Granger-smart. Implement this simple system and you’ll achieve higher grades, be more productive, and boost your study motivation and confidence. I’ll walk you through a simple exercise to determine exactly where you need to improve your study skills to create better results. And I’ll share with you some key resources to uplevel your studying routines and strategies so you can have an easier studying life AND achieve awesome grades. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to:https://chloeburroughs.com/episode3 Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode.
6/4/2020 • 19 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep.001 Welcome to Chloe Made Me Study
#001 – Welcome to the first episode of the Chloe Made Me Study podcast. Chloe Made Me Study is full of simple, actionable, step-by-step studying advice for non-traditional students who are returning to study to advance their career. In this episode you'll learn more about my distance learning journey from academic failure to First Class graduate, and how I can help you study more effectively, get more done in less time, and achieve the grades you need for the life and career you want. I'll also share what's coming up in future episodes AND a simple mindset shift to increase your studying confidence. Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode1
