Ep.162 From Blank Page to Finished Essay: How to Harness Productive Struggle

07/22/24 • 30 min

#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.

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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.

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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.