How to Build Motivation to Help You Revise

Having problems getting started with revision? It’s like you sit down to get started but suddenly everything in the world seems more interesting? Maybe you feel overwhelmed by how much there is to do, or revision just feels pointless because you don’t even know where to begin. Motivation can feel like the hardest part of revision but here’s the thing — motivation isn’t just something you "have" or "don’t have." It’s something you can build so let’s break it down into simple, practical steps to help you find the motivation to start!

Zahra MeraliMarch 17, 2025revision, motivation, revision techniques, getting started, task paralysis, education, teaching

How to Stop Procrastinating and Actually Get Stuff Done

Mocks are done, results are in, and now it’s time to lock in. With exams inching closer, it’s that point in the year where revision starts to feel real. The pressure is on but actually sitting down and getting started feels impossible!? Procrastination can feel like a huge hurdle you need to overcome but there are ways to break through that mental block and get stuff done and I’ve got just the tips to help!

Zahra MeraliFebruary 10, 2025education, teaching, teacher, school, procrastination, revision, learning, self help, studying, studying hacks