A simple daily practice to have happier, more productive days: gratitude journalling for students.

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Today's references:

Jeliseh, M.T., Valizadeh, M., Zohrabi, M. and Xodabande, I. (2025), Enhancing Language Teachers' Well-Being Through Positive Psychology Interventions: A Mixed-Methods Study Focusing on Gratitude Journaling. Psychology in the Schools. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.70005

Tolcher, K., Cauble, M., & Downs, A. (2022). Evaluating the effects of gratitude interventions on college student well-being. Journal of American College Health, 72(5), 1321–1325. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2076096

Redwine LS, Henry BL, Pung MA, Wilson K, Chinh K, Knight B, Jain S, Rutledge T, Greenberg B, Maisel A, Mills PJ. Pilot Randomized Study of a Gratitude Journaling Intervention on Heart Rate Variability and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients With Stage B Heart Failure. Psychosom Med. 2016 Jul-Aug;78(6):667-76. doi: 10.1097/PSY.0000000000000316. PMID: 27187845; PMCID: PMC4927423.

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Happiness isn't just about feeling good – it's about living in alignment with your values and purpose while managing inevitable stress more effectively.

• Stress is the primary barrier to happiness, hijacking your brain and making good decisions difficult
• Toning your vagus nerve through humming, breath work, movement, connection and nature helps reset your nervous system
• Self-care doesn't just take time – it expands time by improving decision-making and clarity
• Colour-code tasks as red (urgent), yellow (needs attention), green (ongoing) or grey (time-wasters) to manage overwhelm
• Create space between receiving feedback and responding to avoid reactive decisions
• When confused or uncertain, ask for clarification rather than guessing
• Focus on enjoying the learning process rather than fixating solely on grades

Visit expandyourhappy.com to learn more about Dr. Heather Frederick's work and resources.

Heather's podcast is at https://happydocstudent.com/

Her 5.0-star rated book is at https://geni.us/happy-student*

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Discover the power of clear purpose and a compelling vision with today's double bill episodes featuring two guests: Ian Chamandy and Steve Gamlin.

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First, we dive into the world of purpose with coach, entrepreneur and author Ian Chamandy:

• Unpack the value of having a really clear view of your purpose in life and as a scholar
• Learn how to distil that purpose into helpful statement
• Discover the tangible effect on confidence and decision making
• Learn how knowing your purpose can help drive your studies and career choices

Visit https://purposeu.ai/about/ to learn more about Steve Gamlin's work and resources at PurposeU.

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Next up, meet author, coach and vision board expert, Steve Gamlin, and:

• Learn how to improve all areas of your life by visualising where you want to be one year from now
• Discover how to identify your core values
• Learn how to create an effective vision board focused on realistic goals
• Find out the importance of celebrating the small wins alongside the big achievements!

Visit https://stevegamlin.com/ to learn more about Steve Gamlin's work and resources.

Find Steve's podcast the Motivational Firewood Podcast here: https://stevegamlin.com/podcast/

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The psychological principle of "Cognitive Load Theory" has considerable power to understand how our brain thinks. There are some fascinating and powerful applications when you're taking exams to help your brain thinking smoother and faster.

Discover five of my favourite exam-hall tips and tricks to help your brain work faster, make fewer mistakes, and score more marks when it matters most.

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Join the University of Oxford's Lecturer in Study Skills Dr Alix Hibble for a next-level masterclass on the academic writing process.

Discover how you can save considerable time AND produce significantly better end results with a better strategy for reading, researching, outlining and writing your essays and dissertations.

A must-listen for anyone with any kind of writing to do as part of their academic journey. 

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Learn how to overcome procrastination when working on large academic projects with today's guest, Dr Alison Miller.

https://www.theacademicwritersspace.com/

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Meditation has some fantastic benefits for scholars, including:

- Wellness benefits: managing stress, nerves, anxiety and more

- Productivity benefits: boosting focus and increasing your output each day

But it's not always easy to fit into our busy lives. Our guest today shares a wealth of ingenious tips and tricks for integrating mindful moments to give you a boost throughout your day and at key moments like waiting outside an exam or hitting a challenging question in your studies.

- Read the book "Meditation for The Real World" by Ann Swanson: https://geni.us/qDZ7IZk*

- Get started meditating with the Headspace app: headspace.pxf.io/n15mXM**

- Join the Exam Study Expert VIP supporters club on Patreon for a beautiful rejuvenating deep rest practice and much more: https://examstudyexpert.com/VIP

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Top tips and tricks to get the most out of your flashcard training (testing) time, to accelerate your learning and maximise your knowledge retention.

Resources mentioned today:

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>> What to do the day before an exam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwrkFFkCACg

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Part 4a the Flashcard Mastery Course. 

Today: the common trap of making a large set of flashcards without testing them, why we commonly get into this situation, and what to do about it.

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Part 3 of 4 of the Flashcard Mastery Course. 

Today: Part 3: Advanced Tips & Hacks for Flashcard MAKING - how to get more efficient in your flashcard making process, clever tricks for specific learning challenges.

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