How Wellbeing Impacts Academic Performance

Tune in as Siam interviews psychotherapist Gareth Hughes to discuss the connection between wellbeing, optimal learning, and academic performance. Check out Gareth's book: 'Be Well, Learn Well' 00:00 Introductions 02:20 What was the motive behind writing your book Be Well, Learn Well? 04:05 Many people believe there isn’t an overlap between wellbeing and learning. What would you say to them? 07:10 What is the most common issue you’ve seen students deal with? 08:30 How does a lack of sleep affect learning? 12:50 How can we make long-term changes when we’re stressed? 14:50 Similarities between high-performing athletes and exam preparation. 16:50 What does effective revision practice look like? 20:10 How do beliefs in our abilities affect our performance? 26:10 Siam wishes he had bought the book before starting university. 28:40 Students receiving little lifestyle advice before university 32:10 The impact of social media on learning and wellbeing. 40:45 What’s the difference between surface learning and deep learning? 46:10 The benefits of following your interests and learning deeply. 49:20 What do you mean by "thinking creates reality"? 55:20 Why do students feel like they have to choose between their wellbeing and academic performance? 57:30 How does physical exercise impact learning and wellbeing? 58:40 Taking walking breaks while studying in the library. 59:40 The effect of 20-minute naps on studying. 01:02:25 The benefits of studying in short bursts. 01:04:10 What are study practices like spaced repetition, spaced learning, and Pomodoros? 01:07:40 On Flow State. 01:09:40 In your book, you talk about being a radical in life. Can you expand on your ideas about going down the road less travelled? 01:16:10 What is visualization? 01:20:10 How can students study their degree on their own terms?