Our "Motivation To Study" series continues this week with an inspiring, fascinating and highly practical conversation with Peps McCrea, who has synthesised the motivation research into 5 drivers. Where does motivation come from? And crucially, what can we do to build and nurture it? Tune in to fine out! Discover Peps' work via: - Peps' website: https://pepsmccrea.com/ - "Evidence Snacks" email at: https://snacks.pepsmccrea.com/ - Motivated Teaching [book] at: https://geni.us/motivated-teaching* Highlights from today's episode: 1. Secure Success - Why good study strategy boosts motivation - The "break it down" trick - Understanding what success even IS (e.g. sometimes, mistakes, or being stuck are all just part of the process!) 2. Run Routines - Have a good routine (esp tied to an initial cue) - Leave your stuff out the night before 3. Nudge Norms - Surrounding yourself with others who are studying, so you are "nudged" to study too in order to fit in, whether that is through physical location (library, study centre, etc)... - ... or through virtual options, "Study With Me"s on YouTube, or a support / accountability group on WhatsApp 4. Build Belonging - Find people you can identify with / similar ideals: maybe look for community and role models outside your real-life circle if necessary 5. Boost Buy-In - The importance of WHY we're choosing to do it - Intention setting: what will you do, how, when - The public calendar chain strategy * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach / trainer. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. WANT ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR SCHOOL? Learn more at: https://examstudyexpert.com/revision-workshops Get a copy of my ultra-concise "6 Pillars Of Exam Success" Cheat Sheet at https://examstudyexpert.com/pillars/ * * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.