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On Your Marks
by ACCA
Are you putting off booking your first accountancy exam, or struggling to get back into studying after a failure? Wherever you’re at in your journey to qualification, On Your Marks explores techniques to help you tackle the process head on.In this series from ACCA, we’re sitting down with experts to understand what can hold us back when we set out to achieve our goals – whether that’s preparing for exam season or training for a marathon.From the importance of hanging out with your mates to the neuroscience of procrastination, we explore how to get yourself going when the going gets tough - including techniques for building resilience for when life doesn’t go our way.This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/examsOn Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer
Episodes
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Learning How To Learn
Sometimes it can feel like no matter how many times you go over study materials, it just feels impossible to really get to grips with it. Turns out, there are tips and tricks to learning that can help us all - from memorising a formula to feeling comfortable with a complicated policy. This week…
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Beating Technology Addiction
Managing our screen time can be really tough for many of us. With laptops on our desks, phones in our pockets, and TVs on at the end of the day, it’s easy to see how our relationship with the internet and technology can get really complicated, especially when we need to use those same devices to...
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Exercise For Your Brain
When we’re stressed out or feeling tired, it can be really hard to prioritise one of the activities we always hear about being good for us – exercise! But it turns out, exercising it not only good for our bodies, but for our brains too. This week we speak to neuroscientist Professor Sandrine…
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Boosting Productivity
Whether it’s revising for exams, juggling work deadlines, or trying to stay on top of an endless to-do list, we all know how difficult it can be to stay productive without burning out. So how can we work with our brains instead of against them? This week we speak to neuroscientist and bestselling...
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Building Healthy Habits
Whether it’s sticking to a healthy meal plan, squeezing in some studying before work, or keeping up a gym routine, we all know that some habits are easier to pick up than others. So how can we leverage that to achieve our learning goals? This week we speak to self-development expert Scott Young....
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Cracking Communication
Welcome back to On Your Marks! Whether it’s giving a presentation at work or handling a difficult conversation with your boss, we all know that having solid communication skills can help us make progress in our careers. But what techniques can we all learn to help us get our voices heard...
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On Your Marks: Season 3 is coming...
We are delighted to announce that On Your Marks is back for Season 3! From tackling tech addiction to promoting productivity, we’re back with more tips and tricks to help us all feel our best while dealing with life's challenges. And to kick us off we’re starting with something a lot of us…
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Leaning into Leadership
This week, we're looking at leadership. What does it truly mean to be a good leader? Maybe you're actively seeking leadership roles, or perhaps it's something you’ve never considered before. Leadership, after all, isn't just about holding a title—it’s about how we influence and inspire others in...
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Connecting careers
Choosing your career path can feel like a huge decision and lead to a lot of anxious thoughts. What if you don't enjoy the work as much as you hoped, or you find the culture at your new job doesn't suit you? Is it okay to switch industries, or will that mean you don't progress? There can be so…
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Navigating parenthood
We all know that studying for ACCA exams can be a real challenge, and when you add caregiving responsibilities like parenting into the mix it can feel like a never-ending juggling act. From caring for little ones to managing household responsibilities, it can be a struggle to balance family life...
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Solving Sleep
Tossing and turning, racing thoughts of revision and exams... most of us know what it feels like to struggle with our sleep when we're preparing for a big challenge. And it can be tempting to sacrifice sleep when we're under time pressure, even though we know it's good for us. It's a real catch…
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Brain-nurturing Nutrition
Whether it's feeling sluggish after a heavy meal or dealing with a sudden dip in energy during a busy workday, we all know that food can influence how we feel. But, it turns out that what we eat can have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing, and the latest research shows that our gut has…
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Unpacking Anxiety
This week, we’re looking at anxiety. Whether its last-minute jitters before an exam or a sense of panic when thinking about revision, we all know what it's like to feel anxious. But, what actually is anxiety? Is there any purpose to experiencing it, and how can we manage our fears so they don't…
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On Your Marks: Season 2 is coming...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggle with your sleep, or question if you've been making the right career decisions? In Season 2 of On Your Marks we'll be digging into more techniques to help us all feel our best while dealing with life's challenges - whether that's preparing for…
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Making the most of ACCA resources
This week, we’re all about finding what works for you. We all know that one of the awesome things about the ACCA qualification is its flexibility. From how many exams you sit at a time to whether you do self-study, or learn with a provider, there are so many routes of entry that it’s rare for two...
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Beating procrastination
This week, we’re kicking procrastination. We’ve all been there. You’re settled down to do some revision, or write an important email, then the first thought creeps in… “What if I just checked my phone? Or… cleaned the kitchen? Or watched just half an episode of that new show…” And before you know...
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Nourishing relationships
This week, we’re talking relationships. When we’re pushing towards a goal, or just generally having a tough time, many of us will instinctively turn to our friends, family, colleagues, or even pets for support. But… why? What is it about our relationships that can help pick us up when we’re…
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Building resilience
This week, we’re all about becoming more resilient. Pushing on towards our goals is great, but, as we all know, life can have a way of messing with even the best laid plans. Whether it’s failing an exam you worked hard for, having to drop out of athletic training due to an injury, or just…
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Setting great goals
This week, we’re talking goal setting. Whether it’s picturing your first job as a qualified accountant or standing on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, it can feel really exciting to imagine a new future for ourselves. But, as many of us know, that excitement can quickly turn to fear when faced…
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Preparing to start
This week, we’re starting at the very beginning. You’ve decided you have a goal – maybe you want to become an accountant, or pass your driving test, or run a marathon. Congrats! So, why can it be so hard to start something new, even if we want to? What is it about fresh challenges that can either...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you putting off booking your first accountancy exam, or struggling to get back into studying after a failure? Wherever you’re at in your journey to qualification, On Your Marks explores techniques to help you tackle the process head on.In this series from ACCA, we’re sitting down with experts to understand what can hold us back when we set out to achieve our goals – whether that’s preparing for exam season or training for a marathon.From the importance of hanging out with your mates to the neuroscience of procrastination, we explore how to get yourself going when the going gets tough - including techniques for building resilience for when life doesn’t go our way.This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/examsOn Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer
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