Studying for a degree or professional qualification alongside work and life isn't easy – especially when nobody's ever taught you how to study strategically. I'm Chloe Burroughs, a specialist study skills tutor and author of The Return to Study Handbook. I help adult learners develop the study skills and academic strategies they need to succeed in their qualification and open the door to their next career move. I understand what you're going through – the challenge of fitting studying around…
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#178 – When you DO manage to carve out time to work on your essay, do you struggle to actually get much writing done? Procrastination, writer's block, overwhelm, perfectionism…sound familiar? These are all normal struggles for adult learners but that doesn't mean you need to just put up with them. Because they're keeping you stuck in unproductive writing land – so your essays take way longer and…
#177 – If your essay grades have suddenly dropped, or just aren't improving despite your effort, this episode will help you understand exactly why. Because it's frustrating to put more time and energy into your work and not see the results. Especially when you were getting higher grades before. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason essay grades dip, and what you need to do differently…
#176 – If you've seen all the content online about "locking in" and thought, that might work for fitness, but it definitely doesn't work for studying , this episode is for you. Because when you're studying alongside work and life, "locking in" can sound like sacrificing your evenings, your weekends, your hobbies and your sanity. But that's not the only way to do it. In this episode, I'm reframing…
#175 – If you're overwhelmed by the thought of evening study sessions, this episode reveals a simple yet powerful shift that makes studying after work easier and more achievable. Because you know you NEED to study after work, but you don't know how to do it in a way that doesn't make you hate your life. You'll discover: The unexpected benefits of studying after work How to identify your ideal…
#174 – Most students think academic writing is just about essays and grades and that it only impacts them while they're studying. But what if it was also the key to unlocking more confidence, clarity and success in other areas of your life? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 real-life benefits of academic writing that no one talks about—skills and shifts that can change how you think, write, and show…
#173 – Writing essays faster isn't about typing speed or motivation—it's about skill. In this episode, I'm sharing how I managed to write 40,000 words in just one week (yep, really), and the 7 key strategies that made it possible. You'll hear what didn't help (and might be slowing you down too), plus the practical tools, habits and mindset shifts that made fast, focused writing possible. Whether…
#172 – Feel like your study sessions are more faffing than focusing? In this week's episode, I'm sharing 3 simple steps to help you stop wasting time and finally feel productive when you study. You'll learn exactly what to do at the start, middle and end of a study session so you can get more done in less time—without burning out. These are the tips I use myself and teach my students—and they…
#171 – Studying is hard…but not studying is hard too. In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful mindset shift to help you get through those stuck, low-motivation moments. I'll walk you through real student examples and tell the personal story of my own recent qualification. One of the hardest things I've done in years. You'll learn how to pause, reflect and choose the kind of hard that moves you…
#170 – If you're currently on a study break, or you've got one coming up—whether it's a few weeks or a few months between terms/years—this episode will help you make the most of it. I'm sharing a gentle, practical approach to planning your break with intention—not to get more done, but to feel more like you. You'll learn how to reflect on what you need, create playful "classes" from the things you…
#169 – If you have ever found yourself thinking, "why does essay writing feel so hard?" you are not alone. In this episode, I share 5 reasons why essays often feel overwhelming, confusing or frustrating—and what you can do about each one. We will explore why you were never properly taught how to write essays, why traditional study methods often make things harder, and why high-stakes assignments…
