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Send me a message!🤓In this monthly Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show.Question 1: How can I make my commute to and from work more productive?Question 2: How can I be an effective leader when I’m burned out and unmotivated?What You'll Learn:A unique commute strategy that can clear your head, increase your clarity, and improve your productivityA counterintuitive way to use your drive time to get ahead on work or school without touching your phoneWhy curating your commute playlist isn't just "listening to music" — and how to do it with intentionThe real reason your team loses motivation (hint: it has nothing to do with your own motivation level)What effective leadership requires on low-motivation days — and what’s not a factor at all (most people mix up these two)🔗 Resources Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/125)Submit a question to the showEpisode 4: What to Do When You're Overwhelmed Episode 110: How to ThinkFree weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD)❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Deadlines don't care how overwhelmed you feel. Tight deadlines? Those require a completely different approach — more urgency, more intensity, and a clear plan for execution.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast, I break down six strategies for meeting tight deadlines without losing your mind. Part one covers three pre-work strategies that take maybe 10 minutes total. Part two covers three execution strategies to actually get the dang thing done.What You'll Learn:Why clarity on your deliverable is the most critical first step — and what happens when you skip itHow to make time visible (time is math, not a feeling) and schedule work into real, specific slotsThe three options when the math doesn't math and you don't have enough time to meet your deadlineWhy setup and starting are one combined step, and what that looks like in practiceHow to work in contained chunks with specificity so you're not wasting precious minutes deciding what to do5 micro strategies for locking in🔗 Resources Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/124)Episode 80: How to Do a Work SprintPomodoro Technique Alternatives (video)Free weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD)❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓⭐Get the Scholarship Summer Camp + Note-Taking Power System Bundle right here: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/katie (you get my whole note-taking course for free!)It’s a common misunderstanding that scholarships are only for graduating students headed right to college. In fact, students of all ages can and should apply for scholarship money as soon as possible.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast, I talk with Dave Peterson of Scholarship GPS. Dave is a scholarship expert who shares with us his awesome 5-step process for simplifying the scholarship application process and getting students the money they deserve.Plus, Dave and I team up to offer students the coolest bundle ever: enroll in his Scholarship Summer Camp (6-week program starting in June) and get my Note-Taking Power System for free! Grab that here.(https://www.scholarshipgps.com/katie)What You'll Learn:Why summer is actually the best time to apply for scholarships (and it's not just for seniors)The 5-step process that makes applying for scholarships (and winning them!) easier than you can imagineWhat happens to scholarship money if your kid wins before they're ready for collegeThe #1 reason most scholarship applications get rejected before anyone even reads the essayWhy a strong GPA is not a requirement for winning — and what matters more🔗 Resources Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/123)Episode 75: How to Pay for College with Scholarships - with Dave Peterson⭐Get the Scholarship Summer Camp + Note-Taking Power System Bundle right here: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/katie (you get my whole note-taking course for free!)Dave’s free list of scholarship websites: Download for free❤️ Connect:Instagram Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProMost struggling students are in the situation they’re in because no one ever taught them how to actually DO school. We expect them to learn, but nobody ever teaches them HOW.Therefore, the "just study more" might be the most well-meaning, unhelpful advice we keep giving them.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I break down exactly why the study harder message misses the mark, what's actually going on for students who are working hard and still not seeing results, and what the real solution looks like.What You'll Learn:Why more effort applied to the wrong approach doesn't produce better results — and what it produces insteadThe real reason high-achieving high schoolers often completely fall apart their first semester of college (it's not what you think)Why the scaffolds schools provide (study guides, teacher slides, pre-made flashcards) can work against students in the long runWhat most students are actually doing when they think they're studying, and why it doesn't workThe house-building metaphor that reframes everything about how we talk to struggling studentsThe six specific, teachable skills that make up the real foundation of academic successThe one question parents should ask before ever telling their student to try harder🔗 Resources Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)Episode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/122)❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Frustration tolerance is one's ability to sustain attention, endurance and emotional composure during frustrating tasks.While we all get frustrated from time to time, having a low frustration tolerance can have a serious impact on our work, school and personal lives.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I dive deep into frustration tolerance, its connection to ADHD, and how to improve your own frustration tolerance level so you can achieve your goals with less drama.What You Learn:What frustration tolerance is and why it matters a tonThe connection between frustration tolerance and ADHD (we get a little science-y here)The roles that emotional regulation, past experiences and personal narrative play in our ability to handle hard tasksHow to make tasks less frustrating in the first place (so you don't hit your max capacity so soon)What to do when you do hit your maximum frustration tolerance and you still have work to doThe ultimate mega strategy for improving your frustration tolerance so you can learn and work more peacefully and with way less drama🔗 Resources Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/121)Episode 38: How to Be ResourcefulEpisode 55: How to Use Body Doubling to Improve Your FocusEpisode 64: How to Do Hard ThingsEpisode 84: How to Fail SmarterEpisode 118: The Real Reason You Have Test Anxiety❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓In this Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I answer three questions submitted by listeners of the show.Question 1: How to take notes during phone calls.Question 2: How to support a struggling college studentQuestion 3: How to ask for ADHD accommodations (in graduate school and work)What You Learn:Why capturing notes is only half the job, and what the more important second step actually isA simple pre-call habit that makes note-taking significantly easier (and less stressful)What parents of struggling college students usually get wrong about why their kid is falling behindThe legal protections available to students with ADHD or disabilities in grad school, and how to actually use themWhy people with ADHD sometimes feel totally fine, then suddenly overwhelmed again, and what to do when it happens🔗 Resources Mentioned:⭐Free Parent Training⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)Episode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/120)ADHD accommodations https://askjan.org/disabilities/Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-AD-HD.cfm❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTubeGot your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓The work we do is more important than the tools we use. But that said, having the right tools can make a difference in how productive and organized we are.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing with you my 10 favorite tools that I use nearly every single day to manage a busy business, family and life. No affiliate links or promotions here … just an honest peek behind the curtain of what’s on my desk and on my computer (oh, and on my nightstand!).What You Learn:The most critical web-based tools that I depend on for managing time and tasksWhat I keep on my nightstand that makes my mornings smootherMy favorite tool that goes beepA tool I made for myself that improves my productivity just as much as any other toolMy favorite productivity/tool of all that’s…well…not really a tool🔗 Resources Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 52 - How to Make and Use SOPs for Better ProductivityEpisode 76 - Google Calendar Power MovesEpisode 101 - Digital Declutter StrategiesEpisode 117 - How to Create a Personal Operating System❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Sweaty palms. Racing breath. A pit in your stomach. And the worst one of all, a blank mind.Test anxiety does not feel good, and it most certainly doesn’t help your grades. But in this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I make the (controversial?) case that test anxiety is the result of something you have complete control over.What You Learn:The most common misunderstandings about test anxietyWhat people THINK causes test anxietyWhy there’s no such thing as a bad test takerThe REAL cause of test anxiety (you might not like hearing this)How to prevent test anxiety on your very next examHow to decrease the physiological symptoms of test anxiety when it’s too late to prevent it🔗 Resources Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 20 - What is Active Recall and How to Use ItEpisode 104 - Why Your Study Systems Stopped WorkingEpisode website with transcript❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓The way I teach it, a personal operating system is a set of systems and routines we use to manage the information that comes at us all day long.Whether we're students or professionals, we're constantly bombarded with information we can ignore, information about tasks we need to act on, and information we might need in the future.And if we don't have a way to capture, track, and manage these bits of info during the day, we become overwhelmed, stressed out, and forgetful.That's why we need a personal operating system. In this episode, I teach you the four simple components of a good personal operating system and exactly how to set yours up today.What You Learn:The negative impact of being bombarded all day long with information you don’t want to forget, but always doWhat a personal operating system is and why exactly you need oneThe negative impact of NOT having a personal operating systemThe 4 components of a solid personal operating system2 real-life scenarios of personal operating systems in action (student and professional examples)Exactly how to set up your personal operating system and what step to begin with if you’re overwhelmed with the process🔗 Resources Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 5- How to Create a Task Management SystemEpisode 31 - How to Take Notes at MeetingsEpisode 28 - Tips for Organizing PapersEpisode 94 - How to Simplify Your Task Management SystemEpisode 102 - The Friday Review: A Weekly Habit for Calm Productivity❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓You're putting in the work. You're doing the readings. You're showing up. So why does it still feel like you're missing the mark?In this month's Q&A episode, I'm answering two listener questions that are completely different on the surface, but have the same root issue.Question One is from a grad student who's annotating and highlighting every reading but still feels lost in class discussionsQuestion Two is from someone two years into their first corporate job who keeps getting decent reviews but can't shake the feeling they're underperforming.Different situations. Same root problem. And today I'm giving you the strategies to solve it.What You Learn:The 3 levels of reading comprehension and why most students are stuck at level oneWhy annotation only works when it has a specific purpose (and how to set one)The two self-check questions to ask after every chunk of reading that will tell you exactly where your comprehension standsWhy "priming your mental schema" before you read dramatically improves how much you understandWhy the transition from school to work is harder than people give it credit for — and the cognitive distortion that makes it worseThe 4-question audit for collecting real data about your actual performanceHow to reverse-engineer the rubric your workplace will never hand youWhat a personal performance dashboard is and how to build one that  helps you self-evaluate over time🔗 Resources Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 71 - Grad School OverloadEpisode 37 - How to Accept Feedback (and What to Do With It)❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓The most dangerous people in school and work aren't always the smartest in the room or the ones grinding the hardest. They're the ones who are steady, focused, and nearly impossible to knock off course.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I'm sharing 10 characteristics of people who are hard to overwhelm — and spoiler: underneath all 10 of them are really just four foundational concepts: how we manage our attention, whether we finish what we start, keeping our word, and acting from our values instead of our moods.This is a really important one. Grab your pens.What You Learn:Why dangerous people aren't the most talented, motivated, or hardest working4 foundational concepts underneath all 10 traitsHow dangerous people engineer focus Why clarity is the byproduct of action Why a packed calendar is not a sign of successWhat real resilience looks likeWhy waiting to feel motivated is holding you back🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 5 - Task ManagementEpisode 12 - How to Know If Your Systems Are BrokenEpisode 15 - Email ManagementEpisode 55 - Body DoublingEpisode 64 - How to Do Hard ThingsEpisode 72 - How to Finish Unfinished ProjectsEpisode 80 - Work SprintsEpisode 89 - Task Completion StrategiesEpisode 104 - Why Your Study Systems Don't Work❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓It's 5 PM, everyone is leaving the office, but you’re staring at your to-do list thinking, “Oh my gosh, I’m going to be here all night.”When we regularly can’t get our work done within typical office hours, we’re quick to think it’s because we have too much work. And while that might sometimes be the case, usually there’s another reason (or 5) at play.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share the top 5 reasons you can never leave the office on time and what to do about it. Believe it or not, none of them have to do with work overload.What You Learn:Why staying late usually isn't about workloadThe 5 hidden operational mistakes adding hours to your dayHow poor task clarification costs you time and sanityThe real reason deep work doesn't happen until 6 PMHow to figure out if you genuinely have too much workSix strategies to fix your workflow and leave on time🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 3 - Admin Block SystemEpisode 18 - Batching StrategyEpisode 38 - How to Be a Resourceful Person Who Can Figure Things OutEpisode 45 - Are You Doing Too Much?❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Struggling to perform in school or work is rarely the result of just one missing skill. Sure, your procrastination tendencies might have to do with poor time management skills, but that's not the full picture. Academic and professional success is the result of having a functioning ECOSYSTEM of skills that not only work by themselves but also interlock together.In other words, if even just one skill is weak or missing, the whole ecosystem collapses in on itself.There are 6 core systems to a healthy productivity ecosystem, and we break them all down in this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast.What You Learn:Why fixing just one productivity problem rarely leads to lasting improvementThe 6 interconnected systems that separate high performers from chronic strugglersHow weak skills create cascading failures across your entire workflowWhich system breakdowns cause the most common academic and professional struggles🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 92 - Your Kid Needs THESE SkillsEpisode 104 - 3 Reasons Your Study Methods Stopped Working❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓In this monthly Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show.Question 1: A working professional asks for tips as he transitions back to in-person office work after years of working from home.Question 2: A student asks about the benefits of using color (specifically colored index cards) in his study methods.What You Learn:The reality of returning to office work, and why trying to recreate your home setup is setting yourself up for frustrationThe simple boundary-setting script that trains colleagues to respect your focus time without you having to explain yourself or seem difficultWhy you should bring a desk lamp to the office (yes, really)... plus other unexpected items that can transform a sterile workspaceThe truth about colored flashcards: when color theory actually helps memory and when you're just adding cognitive load for no reasonWhy your study method isn't working (hint: the structure isn't the strategy, and most students confuse the two)🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 94 - Simplifying Task Management and Staying Focused despite DistractionsEpisode 03 - How to Use an Admin Block for Increased Productivity❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestGot your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓ALL relationships are hard. But the hardest ones are those we can't avoid, like at school and work. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we dive into the reality that sometimes we don't like our boss or our teacher. Whether it's a personality clash or differences in communication, sometimes people just aren't compatible.But what do we do when we don't like our boss or teacher? We can't avoid them or ignore them... that just makes things worse...so, again, what do we do?Don't worry: I've got you covered with tips, strategies, and some sneaky little mindset hacks to tolerate those teachers and bosses you don't like. What You Learn:Why identifying the specific thing that bothers you about your teacher or boss changes everything (most people skip this step)The pattern recognition strategy that makes difficult authority relationships more manageable, even when you think they're being unreasonable (and even when you’re so obviously right)How to protect your grades, job performance, and future options without compromising your values or losing your identityThe biggest mistakes people make when dealing with teachers or bosses they don't like (and why these tempting approaches backfire)Practical tactics for getting through the really hard days when you REALLY can’t stand your teacher or boss🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 60 - How to Handle Workplace Conflict (with HR expert Jessica Alvarez)Episode 46 - How to Be Professional❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Thinking is supposed to be hard. It's supposed to be messy and fragmented and dead-endy. It's supposed to make us feel vulnerable and like we don't know the answer, the solution, or the idea.That's the nature of thinking. It's SUPPOSED to be that way.But more than ever, I see students and professionals quit the thinking process before they've even begun it. They outsource their thinking to AI, falling victim to the ridiculous idea that a faster answer is better than the one you came up with yourself.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I dive deep into something we could all use a masterclass in: how to think. We talk about what it's supposed to look like (in our heads and in writing), why it's hard, and a whole bunch of strategies and frameworks to make thinking easier and encourage your thoughts to flow. No AI needed (or invited to the party in the first place. humph.).What You Learn:Why thinking is supposed to feel uncomfortable, messy, and slow, and how this discomfort is a sign you're doing it rightThe real danger of outsourcing your thinking to AI, including recent studies showing actual brain atrophy in people who use it regularly (!!)Tool-based strategies for externalizing your thoughts and organizing them on paperSpace-based strategies that create ideal conditions for breakthrough ideas and deeper problem-solvingHow to give yourself permission to sit in the "I don't know" phase long enough to generate something original instead of copping out with generic AI slopAnd most importantly: why you need to care about this. Seriously. You need to care.Resources Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 67 - The Case for Critical Thinking, with Professor Mark MassaroHow to Do a Mind Map Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Everyone says you need balance. But what if the entire concept of “balance” is nonsense in the first place?In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I break down why traditional work-life balance theory doesn't work, and more importantly, what you should do instead. Specifically, I'm giving you three practical frameworks that are way more realistic than trying to give equal time and attention to everything, every single day.What You Learn:The four fundamental problems with traditional balance that make it impossible to achieveWhy daily balance is the wrong goal (and what timeframe actually works)How to stop dividing yourself into competing piecesThe power of naming what season you're inWhy guilt about imbalance means you're measuring the wrong thing🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 45 - Are You Doing Too Much?Episode 68 - The Time Management Trap No One Talks AboutEpisode 102 - The Friday Review❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓We tend to make things way more complicated than they need to be. And honestly? It's because thinking and planning feels easier than actually sitting down and doing the thing.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I reveal the three areas that we tend to WAY overcomplicate more than anything else. And when we do, we prevent ourselves from taking action on what matters.What You Learn:How overthinking and overfeeling keep you paralyzed, and the straightforward framework for making decisions and moving onThe reality of task management: why basic systems outperform fancy apps, and what you really need to stay on top of your workThree ways we overcomplicate doing the work, and why waiting for the right conditions is procrastination dressed up as planningWhy more complexity doesn't make you more effective, and the simple approach that gets results better than anything else🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 54 - Why Action Is the Only Strategy You’ll Ever NeedEpisode 49 - How to make better decisions Episode 96 - Bad productivity advice❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓In this monthly Q&A, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show. While the questions are different in their details, the fundamental theme of today’s show is consistent: the key to learning and working smarter is knowing what’s in our control and what’s not, and optimizing everything we have the power to change.What You Learn:The real reason juggling multiple client systems creates admin chaos - plus a three-part system to regain controlWhy task inboxes and task management systems aren't the same thing - and how confusing them keeps you overwhelmedHow to figure out if afternoon focus crashes are biological or just a narrative you've reinforced over timeSimple fixes for afternoon energy slumps: strategic eating, movement timing, and classroom positioningWhy you should optimize your schedule around energy patterns and experiment with changing those patterns at the same time🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 10: Task management Q&A❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Most people set goals completely wrong. They focus on outcomes they can't control, ignore their real schedules and energy levels, and wait for January 1st like it's some magical reset button. Then they wonder why they quit by February.In this episode, I'm showing you a different approach: the anti-goal goal-setting strategy. This isn't about avoiding goals altogether. Instead, it's about setting them in a way that’s realistic.I'm breaking down the three biggest mistakes people make when setting goals (whether it's New Year's resolutions or any other time of year) and giving you the specific fixes for each one. These aren't just woo-woo mindset ideas… they're practical strategies you can apply immediately to any goal you're working toward.What You Learn:Why focusing on outcomes instead of effort sets you up for failureWhy your goals keep failing even when you have good intentionsHow to make sure your goals fit your real schedule and energy (not your fantasy version)The psychology behind why we give January 1st so much powerHow to evaluate whether timing actually matters for your specific goalWhy judging yourself only by outcomes leads to burnout🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 54: The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Accomplishment EverEpisode 47: How to REALLY Change a HabitEpisode 76: Using Your Calendar EffectivelyEpisode 95: Time Estimation Tips (especially for ADHD)❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Are you someone who says yes because you can see exactly how to make it happen? Do people come to you because they know you'll deliver? And are you so darn exhausted because of it?In this episode, I'm diving into the high performer's trap, a pattern where your competence becomes the primary reason you say yes to everything. The better you get at something, the more people ask you to do it. And because you're capable and can envision the path forward, you say yes…… Until eventually you can't sustain it anymore.In this episode, I'm breaking down why capable people keep saying yes until they burn out. Then I reveal five specific strategies to help you become more strategic about your commitments and five ways to say no without damaging relationships or over-apologizing.If you've ever felt trapped by your own competence or built a reputation for saying yes that you can't seem to escape, this episode will help you protect your capacity while maintaining excellence on what truly matters.What You Learn:Why high performers fall into the trap of saying yes to everythingHow your ability to envision solutions makes saying no feel impossibleThe difference between being engaged with your work and being boundaryless5 strategies to evaluate commitments strategically (including the Energy ROI Assessment and Strategic Subtraction Exercise)5 ways to say no diplomatically while maintaining professional relationships🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult Students❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓You had a study system that worked perfectly. Then suddenly... it didn't. What happened?In this episode, I'm breaking down the #1 reason why legitimate study systems stop working: developmental transitions. Whether you're moving from high school to college, freshman to upper-level courses, or undergrad to grad school, the academic demands don't just get harder…they fundamentally change.I'm walking you through the three major shifts that happen at every academic transition. Then I'm giving you three concrete strategies to level up your study methods so they match where you are now.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not getting the results you used to, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and what to do about it.In this episode of Learn and Work Smarter, I'm giving you the truth about why study systems fail and exactly how to scale yours up.What You Learn:Why your study methods stopped working (and what to do instead)The three academic shifts that break your study systemWhy "knowing the material" doesn't mean you'll ace the testHow to create study materials that match your exam's thinking level🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 07 - How to Learn ThingsEpisode 20 – How to Use Active RecallBlog Post: When Your Study System Stops WorkingVideo: How to Use a Mind Map to Study❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓In this month's Q&A episode, I'm answering two questions that hit on some of the biggest study and productivity myths out there. Question One: A college student asks how to study for six to eight hours straight without crashing. My answer? Don't. Question Two: Someone asks about staying motivated to finish projects once the initial excitement wears off. Spoiler: motivation isn't the answer. In this episode of Learn and Work Smarter, I give you the real talk about effective studying, the truth about motivation, and the systems that actually help you get things done.What You Learn:Why 6-8 hour study sessions are a really bad ideaA study structure that actually worksWhy those "study with me for 12 hours" YouTube videos are misleadingThe truth about active recall and why it's exhausting (and why that's good)Why motivation is overrated and what to rely on insteadHow to take action even when you don't feel like it🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 08 - Motivation vs. Discipline:Episode 24 – Why You Can't Focus (And What to Do About It)Episode 54 – The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Accomplishment EverEpisode 55 – Body DoublingEpisode 72 – How to Finish Unfinished Projects❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Most of us end our week by simply stopping, closing the laptop, and walking away. But then we wonder all weekend long why we can’t stop thinking about work or school.That’s where the Friday Review comes in.This simple 5–10 minute habit helps you close the loops from your week, get some clarity about what your weekend work schedule might be (or not be!), and set up next week so you’re not starting Monday from zero.In this episode of Learn and Work Smarter, I walk you through the four-step Friday Review, how it fits into your larger weekly system, and why this tiny routine immediately creates more calm, clarity, and momentum for students and professionals.What You Learn:Why work thoughts follow us into the weekend (and what to do about it)The 4-step Friday Review that closes out your entire weekHow this routine supports your Sunday planning + daily habitsWhat belongs on your weekend to-do list (and what doesn’t)🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 21 – Weekly Planning TipsEpisode 65 – The Sunday ResetEpisode 93 - The 10-Minute Daily HabitEpisode 101 - Digital Declutter Tips❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestGot your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Digital clutter is easier to ignore than physical clutter, because we can hide it behind folders and tabs. But eventually, digital clutter builds up so much that it impacts our focus and productivity even more than the physical mess around us.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I'm diving into the hidden consequences of digital clutter, the 5 zones digital clutter accumulates the most, and a framework that can help you declutter each one.The strategies apply to students and professionals.What You Learn:Why digital clutter secretly drains your productivityThe 5 zones where digital clutter hidesThree questions to declutter any digital spaceThe simplest folder structure that actually worksWhy maintenance habits beat massive overhauls🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 15 – Email Management Best PracticesEpisode 62 – Email Paralysis and Overwhelm ❤️ Connect:Instagram @schoolhabitsFacebook @schoolhabitsPinterest @schoolhabits Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓This is our 100th episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast! To celebrate this cool milestone, I've gone back into every single episode and extracted one key tip to re-share with you.Grab your pen and paper (or grab the transcript at learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/100) and be prepared to get inspired. I read each episode number, the episode title, and the key takeaway ... and if you hear something you want to learn more about, take note of the episode number so you can dive into the full episode afterward.Thank you for being on this podcast journey with me! I can't wait to do another 100.What You'll Learn:100 tips for learning and working smarter, spanning the following topics:organizationstudyingexecutive functionsADHDfocustime managementtask managementcareer advicecollege advicemotivationproductivitynote-takingmindsetself-advocacy🔗Resources Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult Students❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓In this Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m answering two listener questions from college students who are both wondering what comes next.One student is deciding between a traditional job and entrepreneurship, and the other is trying to make the most of college while figuring out her future path.We’re diving into the myths around entrepreneurship, the value of early career experience, and how to use your college years to build skills that transfer into the real world. Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or someone in the middle of a transition, this episode will help you see your next steps more clearly and remind you that uncertainty doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path.What You Learn:Why entrepreneurship and traditional employment aren’t mutually exclusive, and how to combine both strategicallyThe most practical way to explore business ideas while still in college (without risking financial stability)How early job experience builds the skills and perspective every entrepreneur needsThe “meta skills” that future-proof your career — like time management, communication, and self-initiativeWhy following your curiosity (not just your passion) leads to smarter career decisionsHow to use college intentionally (through internships, mentorships, and real-world projects) to prepare for what’s next🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode 11 – The 6 Most Valuable Skills for School and CareerEpisode 22 – Internship Tips Episode 56 - Choosing a College Major (with Lisa Marker Robbins)Episode 58 -More Internship Tips❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓There’s more to meetings than just showing up and trying to sound smart. In fact, there’s a whole hidden curriculum in most meetings that is more about how you act than about what you say.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing the secret meeting skills that nobody talks about, but that everybody notices. When you know these skills, you’ll start using meetings as a way to build your professional reputation and prove to others that you take your work seriously.This episode is perfect for early-career professionals, students starting internships, or anyone without a lot of meeting experience.What You Learn:The hidden curriculum of meetings — unspoken rules that silently shape how others perceive youHow to present yourself professionally in meetings through posture, focus, and awarenessThe importance of knowing your role in the room (and how to prepare for it)How to listen and participate like a pro — when to speak up, how to ask smart questions, and what to avoidThe essential steps for following through after meetings so your reputation stands out for reliability🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode websiteEpisode 31 – How to Take Notes at MeetingsEpisode 61 – How to Prepare for Meetings❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestGot your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓All the strategies in the world won't protect you from having an occasional bad day. Bad days are just ... part of being human. But how we respond to a bad day can make all the difference in the world.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I dig into the two options you can choose from when your day begins to tank: quit the day (this is actually a legitimate option) or do what you can to salvage what's left of it.What You Learn:How to tell the difference between a bad day that needs fixing and one you should just let go.Five realistic strategies to reset your mood, energy, and focus when things fall apart.Why changing your environment—or even just your sensory input—can instantly shift your mental state.The surprising link between movement, mood, and executive function (and how to use it on tough days).What NOT to do when your day derails🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode websiteEpisode 4 – What to Do When You’re OverwhelmedHow to Stop Catastrophizing (video)Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓You're following all the productivity advice you see on the internet, you're waking up early, and getting to inbox zero, and doing all the "right things" ... but still, you're stressed out and overwhelmed. The problem just might be that the advice you're following is ... bad.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I'm sharing 9 pieces of bad productivity advice that have so many people fooled. The problem is that following this bad advice not only doesn't make you more productive at school or work, but it can make you LESS productive.What You Learn:How you might have the definition of productivity all wrongWhat role tools have in making you more productiveThe connection between quitting things and getting things doneWhether waking up early improves or destroys your productivityWhy trying to get to inbox zero is a waste of timeHow managing your time better may not be the right approach🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Note-Taking Power System⭐Assignment Management Power System ⭐Free Training for Parents of Teens and Young Adult StudentsEpisode websiteEpisode 15 – Email Management Tips for Handling Your InboxEpisode 36 – How to Stop ProcrastinatingEpisode 94 - Simplifying Task Management and Staying Focused Despite Disruptions (Q&A)Episode 95– Why You Always Think Things Will Take Longer Than They DoConnect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Accurately predicting how long tasks will take to complete is a core skill related to time management. It’s called time estimation, and many of us are terrible at it.If you want to improve your time management skills, you can’t ignore the power of learning how to accurately estimate how long common school or work tasks take you to finish. If you’ve struggled with time management in the past, this might be why.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I teach you everything you need to know about the skill of estimating time so that you can finally get your things done when you say you’re going to do them.What You Learn:What time estimation means and how it’s the key skill behind many other executive functionsWhat bad time estimation skills look like in school, work, and personal lives (common signs)The consequences of bad time estimation skills (and the benefits of good ones!)How ADHD and time blindness impact your ability to accurately estimate how long tasks take to completePractical strategies to improve your time estimation skills in school and work (which will improve your time management skills)Time estimation tips for people with ADHD🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website with transcriptSchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)Episode 7 – How to Learn ThingsEpisode 31 – How to Take Notes at MeetingsEpisode 55 - How to Use Body Doubling to Improve FocusEpisode 77 – How to Use Time BlockingEpisode 79 — Time Missing Piece in ADHD Productivity Advice — with Lindsay RobertsEpisode 91 - Working Memory Strategies and Tips❤️ Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterest Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Two of the biggest barriers to our productivity as students and professionals are over-complicated systems that don’t work and disruptions to our focus.In this month’s Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I answer two listener questions about those exact two roadblocks.Question One: How do I know if my task management system is working?Question Two: How do I get my work done when I have so many random meetings?What You Learn:Why friction is the number one enemy of a good task management systemMultiple red flags that your task management system isn’t workingHow simplifying your systems leads to increased productivity and lower stressHow to structure your day when you have unpredictable disruptionsSecret productivity strategies that professionals use to protect their focus and their time🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website with transcriptSchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)Episode 3 – What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need OneEpisode 5 – Secrets of a Good Task Management SystemEpisode 10 – Tips for Better Task ManagementEpisode 21 - How to Plan Your Ideal Week Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Beating procrastination and lowering stress at school and at work requires getting crystal-clear about what you’re doing. Without clarity, your mind spirals with anxious questions (What do I have to do? Am I missing something?) and you’re more likely to waste time on the wrong things.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I teach you a practical 10-minute habit that can revolutionize how you begin and end each day — so that you feel good about the work you did today and have clarity about the work you’ll face tomorrow.What You Learn:Why unfinished tasks (open loops) make it hard to focus or relax.How a quick 10-minute habit (split into two simple 5-minute routines) can lower stress at night and boost clarity in the morning.Why this system works for both students and professionals, no matter how busy you are.The hidden link between clarity and procrastination Common excuses that keep people from sticking with new habits🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website with transcript⭐ SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)⭐ SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)⭐ The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)Episode 3 – What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need OneEpisode 5 – Secrets of a Good Task Management SystemEpisode 10 – Tips for Better Task ManagementEpisode 15 – Email Management TipsEpisode 21 - How to Plan Your Ideal WeekEpisode 31 – How to Take Notes at MeetingsEpisode 48 – More Task Management Tips (Q&A)Episode 61 - How to Prepare for Meetings Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Many smart students struggle in school because no one ever taught them the actual skills of learning.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing highlights from a larger free parent training I created. You’ll hear why “study harder” is bad advice, why motivation isn’t the magic fix we think it is, and what students really need to thrive in school and beyond.Parents, this one’s especially for you, but students, if you’re listening, you’ll benefit too.(The full training has slides and visuals, so I highly recommend you grab that here.)What You'll Learn:Why studying more or harder won’t work without the right strategies in placeHow motivation is the output of skill building, not the inputWhy “learning styles” are a myth, and what matters insteadThe core academic and executive function skills every student needs but schools don’t teachPractical starting points for task management, time management, note-taking, annotation, studying, and organizationResources Mentioned:Full Free Parent Training ⭐SchoolHabits University ⭐Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Our working memory has many strengths, like doing mental math and remembering the first part of a sentence as we read the second part. But the one thing it’s NOT good at is the one thing we keep asking it to do: remember information for longer than a brief moment.That’s NOT what our working memories are designed to do. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we talk all about working memory and how to support it. People with ADHD, this one’s especially for you.What You Learn:The difference between working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memoryHow to get information from your working memory into your long-term memory so you can actually remember the information when you need it (like for a test)Tons of practical strategies for supporting your working memoryThe impact of ADHD on working memory🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)Podcast episode website (with transcript)Episode 5 – Secrets of a Good Task Management System Episode 7 – How to Learn ThingsEpisode 20 - How to Use Active Recall to StudyEpisode 21 - How to Plan Your Ideal WeekEpisode 25 - 5 Time Management Mistakes You’re MakingEpisode 29 - How to Take Useful Notes from BooksEpisode 52 - How to Use SOPs to Work SmarterEpisode 61 - How to Prepare for Meetings Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Getting more reading into your life isn’t just about willpower, and working productively with chronic illness isn’t just about “pushing through.” Both require smart strategies that fit your real life.In this month’s Q&A episode, I answer two listener questions: how to finally build a consistent reading habit, and how to adapt productivity systems when chronic illness is part of the equation. You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use right away—whether your goal is to read more books, or to get work done in a way that honors your health and energy.If you’ve ever felt stuck with good intentions that never stick, or frustrated that typical productivity advice doesn’t account for chronic conditions, this episode will give you realistic, actionable steps to make progressWhat You Learn:Simple ways to build and keep a reading habit (even if you’re busy or distracted)How to set up your environment so reading becomes the easy choiceHow to think about productivity when living with chronic illnessPractical strategies to adjust your systems on low-energy days without losing momentum🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)Episode 4 – What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed: Practical Strategies You Can Use NowEpisode 47 – How to Really Change a Habit Episode 51 – How to Rest and Still Get Things DoneNever stop learning. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Getting work done and completed on time isn’t just about motivation or working harder. (It rarely ever is.) Instead, it’s about whether your tasks move smoothly through a hidden but super-powerful funnel.In this episode, I break down the 4 stages of the Assignment Funnel for students and the Project Funnel for professionals, showing how both systems explain why some people finish calmly and others get stuck in a cycle of procrastination and panic.If you’ve ever missed deadlines, felt overwhelmed by projects, or wondered why your to-do list never seems to shrink, this episode will give you a clear framework to spot the bottlenecks and finally get things done. On time. Without all the drama. Like it’s your job. Because it is ;)What You Learn:The 4 stages of the Assignment/Project Funnel and how they apply to schoolwork and professional tasksWhy work piles up when the funnel gets “clogged” — and how to spot where you’re getting stuckHow to use intake, sorting, processing, and output to move any assignment or project from start to finishCommon bottlenecks like procrastination, anxiety, ADHD, and perfectionism — and strategies for working through themWhy finishing on time isn’t just about time management, but about managing the flow of information and tasks🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)Episode 4 – What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed: Practical Strategies You Can Use NowEpisode 5 – Secrets of a Good Task Management SystemEpisode 15 – Email Management Tips: 3 Best Practices for Handling Your InboxEpisode 21 – How to Plan Your Ideal Week (Weekly Planning Tips)Episode 49 – How to Make Decisions Better, Faster, and More ConfidentlyEpisode 62 – Managing Email Inbox Chaos and Email Paralysis (Q&A)Episode 77 – How to Do a Work Sprint (and Make Massive Progress Fast) Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Multitasking feels productive, but the science says otherwise. Every time we switch between tasks, we lose time, accuracy, and energy — up to 40% of it. No wonder so many of us end the day feeling exhausted but not actually accomplished.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I dig into why multitasking doesn’t work (even if you think you’re the exception) and share a smarter, science-backed strategy called background tasking. This simple shift can help you stay engaged, reduce resistance to starting hard things, and make progress without burning yourself out.If you’ve ever tried to study with Netflix on in the background or check emails during a meeting, this one’s for you.What You Learn:Why multitasking is neurologically impossible (and what’s really happening instead)The hidden “switch cost” of task switching and how it steals up to 40% of your productive timeThe surprising research on how heavy multitaskers actually perform worse on key cognitive skillsWhat background tasking is, how it works, and examples of effective pairingsWhen to use background tasking and when not toResources Mentioned:SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)⭐The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)Episode 36 How to Stop ProcrastinatingEpisode 55 How to Use Body Doubling to Boost FocusEpisode 68 The Time Management Trap No One Talks AboutEpisode 72 How to Finish Unfinished ProjectsEpisode 80 How to Do a Work SprintAPA Study Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓The most traditional journey after high school is directly to a 4-year college. But for many students, there's a smarter path.In this expert interview with education consultant Annie Reece, we demystify the gap year and PG year options for students.Never considered these options? This episode might change everything you thought you knew about this magical year.You Learn:The difference between gap and PG yearsWhat kind of student benefits from taking a gap/PG yearThe key to making a gap/PG year successfulHow to pay for gap/PG years, and where to find the best opportunitiesHow a gap/PG year can amplify your college investment🔗 Resources Mentioned:SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)The College Note-Taking Power System (New!)Episode 82: Post-Grad Gap Years (Q&A)Right Fit Educational ConsultingAbout Annie ReeceAnnie Reece is an independent educational consultant who helps families find the ideal boarding school, gap year, semester, or summer program for their child. Since founding Right Fit Educational Consulting in 2013, she's guided families toward opportunities that match students’ strengths, interests, and aspirations, not just transcripts. A member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, Gap Year Association, and Small Boarding School Association, Annie works with families who value a partner committed to their child’s success and well-being. IG @rightfiteducation Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓In this monthly Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast.Question one comes from a student. He asks me to weigh in on the most underrated parts of college. (Oof, there are a lot!)Question two comes from a working professional. She asks for some ways to use her blank (untimed) planner to manage work tasks without using time blocking.What You Learn:Why office hours are one of the most underrated opportunities in college—and how to actually use themHidden campus resources that can change your academic, professional, and mental health trajectoryHow to evaluate whether your current planner setup is helping or hurting your productivityA simple method for identifying your top 3 daily tasks (even when everything feels important)🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)Episode 5: How to Create a Task Management SystemEpisode 12: Are Your Systems Broken?Episode 77: Time Blocking StrategyEpisode 83: Anxiety's Hidden Cost in SchoolNever stop learning.Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Some of the most powerful influences on your success aren’t your calendar, your study techniques, or your productivity apps. They’re quieter, more hidden, and easier to overlook. In this episode, we explore three surprising areas of life that deeply affect how well you show up at school and work… even though they have nothing to do with school or work on the surface.If you've built decent systems but still feel like you're not getting the results you want, these invisible factors might be why. This episode is part mindset shift, part tough love, and part practical strategy, because once you start paying attention to these areas, you can move toward the life you want.What You’ll Learn:How your social circle might be capping your potential (without you realizing it)Why building frustration tolerance is essential for follow-throughThe quiet power of your internal narrative—and how to change itHow to stay in discomfort long enough to make real progressWhat to do when your systems aren’t working, even though you “did everything right”🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)Episode 14: How to Use the Pomodoro TechniqueEpisode 25: How to Create a Task Management SystemEpisode 77: Time Blocking StrategyNever stop learning. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Failing hurts. But the better we can extract meaning from our failures, the faster we can bounce back from them. In this (slightly vulnerable) episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share my personal experiences with failing and the strategies I use to now view those “failures” as some of the best things that have ever happened to me.What You'll Learn:Why failure hurts so much and how to make it hurt lessHow to determine if something is really a failure or something elseWhat to do immediately after you fail3 ways to bounce back from failure and turn it into something valuable 🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)Episode 37: How to Accept Feedback Without Being DefensiveEpisode 39: How to Ask for Help When Being Resourceful Isn’t Enough Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I interview Dr. Jackie Parke, founder of Through the Waters and a psychologist who specializes in helping teens and college students cope with anxiety. In this value-packed and emotional episode, Dr. Parke shares important insights that can help both students and professionals suffering from anxiety at school or work. The key takeaway? You don’t have to suffer.What You'll LearnThe difference between stress, overwhelm, and clinical anxietySigns of anxiety and 4 factors that suggest it’s time to seek supportHow anxiety impacts performancePractical strategies to use in the moment when you feel anxiety creeping inMultiple ways that students and professionals can access support, and what that looks like on a practical level🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website (with transcript)SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)Through the Waters Free Parent TrainingDr. Parke on InstagramDr Parke on YouTubeNever stop learning.About Dr. Jackie ParkeDr. Parke is a psychologist and founder of Through The Waters, an organization that helps teens and college students move forward with the next steps in their education, friendships, and future. Through The Waters provides expert-led online mental health programs, resources, and community for youth–accessible anytime, anywhere—including an online signature anxiety program called Peace To The People. As a psychologist, Dr. Parke has been serving students and their families since 2005 and has also served refugee youth in six countries. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓In this monthly Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show. Question One: A college student asks whether taking a year after graduation to travel will impact their hiring prospects. My answer might surprise you!Question Two: A professional asks me to weigh in on some common productivity advice about email. I'll bet you've heard this advice before, too ... and I issue some words of caution if it's something you follow.What You'll LearnWhy taking a gap year after college doesn’t have to derail your career (and how to do it strategically)How to turn travel into résumé-worthy experienceThe real reason productivity experts warn against checking email in the morning — and whether that advice applies to youA practical framework for handling email without letting it hijack your day🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website   (with transcript)SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)Episode 3 – How to Create Admin BlocksEpisode 64 – How to Do Hard ThingsEpisode 77 – Time BlockingNever stop learning.Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Grad school can be a terrific way to gain industry knowledge, career advancement and a financial bump. But it’s also expensive, time-consuming, and not always necessary.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share a unique framework (the WNC Framework) for deciding whether graduate school is the right option for you. We also discuss alternatives to grad school that might still get you exactly what you want.What You'll LearnThe benefits of graduate programsThe drawbacks of graduate programsWhat the WNC Framework is and how to use it to decide if grad school is worth itReal-life scenarios and examples of people who went to grad school and a) loved it, and b) regretted itAlternatives to grad school that still get you what you want🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website   (with transcript)SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)Episode 71: Task Management and Grad School OverwhelmEpisode 57: 20 Tips for Balancing School and a Part-Time JobCGS ReportAACSB ReportInvestopedia ReportNever stop learning. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Got a big project you’ve been avoiding? Or one you just need to make massive progress on, fast? In this episode, I walk you through one of my favorite strategies for intense productivity: the work sprint.I’ll define what a work sprint is, walk you through exactly how to set one up (logistics, mindset, and all), and share real-life examples of using this method to get massive things done.What You'll Learn▶ What makes a task right (or wrong) for a work sprint▶  How to plan meals, logistics, and materials in advance▶  How to avoid burnout while still making real progress▶  The #1 mindset shift that makes a work sprint enjoyable▶  Common mistakes to avoid (I've made them!)▶  When not to use this method (like for studying) 🎙Resources and Episodes Mentioned:Episode website   (with transcript)SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)Episode 27: How to Get Things Done with a Power HourEpisode 14: Pomodoro TechniqueNever stop learning. xo Katie Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Most ADHD productivity advice skips something essential: the internal dialogue, the fear of being judged, and the deep self-doubt. In this episode, I’m joined by ADHD thought leader and creator of ADHDKlub Lindsay Roberts to talk about what happens beneath the surface of an ambitious ADHD mind. We have a raw and honest conversation about rejection sensitivity, identity wounds, and the emotional resistance that sabotages so many people with ADHD before they even begin. We unpack rejection sensitivity, including what it is, how it shows up in daily life, and why it's one of the biggest missing pieces in conventional productivity advice for ADHD brains. Lindsay shares her personal advice for dealing with hyperfocus and how to harness it if you can’t fight it.If you’ve ever wondered why you know what to do but still don’t do it, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn:What rejection sensitivity actually feels like in daily lifeWhy mindset—not strategy—is the missing piece in most ADHD adviceHow Lindsay rebuilt her confidence after years of fear-based decisionsTools and reflections for anyone trying to start something meaningfulHow to harness the ADHD superpower known as hyperfocusWhether you’ve been stuck in self-doubt or are navigating ADHD yourself, this episode will meet you right where you are.🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website (with transcript)SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)ADHDKlub on Instagram @adhdklubADHD Rejection Rescue KitADHDKlub.com (check back soon for all the cool things Lindsay will be doing over here!!Never stop learning.About LindsayLindsay Roberts is a multi-passionate business owner and the founder of ADHD Klub, which is a space for ambitious women with ADHD who feel stuck in overthinking, shame or fear, even when they're sitting on life-changing ideas.Lindsay has multiple psychology and teaching degrees, and used to work closely with autistic teens in the classroom. She was diagnosed with ADHD at age nine, so neurodiversity has always been a part of her world. But everything just hit differently when she started building her own businesses, and that's when her fear of rejection came in hard, despite having incredible ideas and a really strong purpose.She launched a company called Au2Know to help parents support their autistic children at home, but walked away from it, not because she didn't believe in it, but because the fear of judgment and getting it wrong was too loud. Eventually, Lindsay tapped into her ADHD superpowers and stopped abandoning her Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Is it okay to work on weekends? And what’s going on when you sit down to work during the week but just… can’t? In this Q&A episode, I’m answering two listener-submitted questions that get at the heart of time, focus, and burnout.We’ll talk about when weekend work can actually serve you, and when it’s just masking deeper problems. I’ll also walk you through the most common reasons people lose weekday focus (hint: it’s not laziness), and how to restructure your systems to make your workday more manageable.What You’ll Learn:How to tell whether weekend work is helping or hurtingA system-first approach to solving weekday focus issuesSigns that your productivity strategy (not you!) might be brokenWhy focus is not about willpower (and what to do instead)⭐SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)⭐SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website (with transcript)Subscribe on YouTube(@LearnAndWorkSmarter) 🎥Episode 12: Are Your Productivity Systems Broken?Episode 14: How to Use the Pomodoro TechniqueEpisode 45: Are You Doing Too Much?Episode 77: How to Use Time Blocking to Improve Focus and ProductivityFree Professional Self-Assessment Checklist: (Free PDF download)Never stop learning.Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓If you’re overwhelmed, distracted, or constantly wondering where your day went, time-blocking can help. And if you've tried time blocking before and thought it “didn’t work”, I invite you to try it again using the strategies I teach in this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast.Listen in as I break down how to use time-blocking to improve focus and productivity without cramming more into your schedule. Whether you're a student juggling coursework or a professional managing multiple projects, you'll learn how to use this flexible structure to plan your day around what matters most.What You’ll Learn:What time-blocking actually is (and what people get wrong about it)How to use it as a student, professional, or anyone who wants to stay focusedReal-world examples of how to build a time-blocked dayWhy time-blocking can feel hard — and how to make it easierThree big mistakes that ruin most people’s time-blocking attempts (and how to fix them)⭐SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)⭐SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website (with transcript)Free Time Block Planner (free download)Episode 3 – How to Use Admin BlocksEpisode 10 – Focus Tips (Q&A)Episode 24 – How to Focus Better: Tips for School, Work and ADHDEpisode 43 – How to Focus When Working from HomeEpisode 55 – Body Doubling for ADHD and FocusEpisode 76 - Digital Calendar StrategiesNever stop learning.Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

Send me a message!🤓Most of us have a digital calendar… but few of us are using it to its full potential. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m walking you through 10 practical ways to turn your digital calendar into a true productivity tool.Part 1 covers 6 calendar power moves. These are simple but game-changing ways to make your calendar work for you instead of against you.Part 2 is all about building a reliable calendar habit so you can actually stick with it and trust it to guide your day.Whether you're a student, professional, or someone juggling both worlds, these tips will help you stay focused, plan better, and feel more in control.What You’ll Learn:How you may be under-using your digital calendar and leaving time on the tableHow to manage the multiple roles in your life (school, work, personal, etc.) in a digital systemWhat goes on a calendar and what does not (and yes, it matters)6 calendar strategies and functionalities you have to use4 ways to make your calendar habit stick⭐SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)⭐SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:Episode website (with transcript)Episode 5: Secrets of a good task management systemNever stop learning. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here.Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!!LET'S CONNECTSign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.