Mindset
“Why is it so tough to change my study habits?”
“I know I need to change my study habits” Most accounting students I work with are aware that they need to make changes to their
Yvonne Starkey CA(SA)
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I'm Yvonne. I provide advice and courses for accounting students who are struggling with their studies. I focus on study habits and mindset.
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If you feel your studying is not as effective as it used to be, check out my Study Strategy & Mindset Courses and Mobile App. Take a look at my blog page for loads of study advice, and video chats I have with accounting professionals, lecturers and others who can inspire and empower you, along with some articles on career development and related topics.
Does this sound like you?
Dedicated, passionate and committed
You're investing in your future. Your studies are important to you, and you sacrifice a lot for your career goals
You used to do well in your studies
You've done well in the past. You've achieved in your studies. You're used to doing well, passing, or at least, not having to struggle to understand work... but something has changed!
Study Habits seem less effective
You're working harder than ever, doing the same things you've always done... but they don't seem to be working as well. Your studies and exams aren't as effective as they used to be
Study Challenges
You're finding things like procrastination, self-doubt, fear of failure, time management, increased anxiety... are becoming more of a challenge to you than they used to be.
What does this all MEAN? What's gone wrong? Is it normal? Is it just because you're studying at a higher level? Is it the subject-matter?
Watch this video!
"I passed ITC! How can I thank you for the constant push, involvement, companionship in this attempt... I think it is impossible.
To think we did a Skype session about 6 weeks before exam. Where I was thinking of not writing. Looking back, the fight was amazing.
I still maintain it is the exam technique that I hung onto. Remembering the conditions I was under for this fight and still crossed the line.
I choose to take away from this the lessons we discussed, not only the result.
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you ! 🙂"
To think we did a Skype session about 6 weeks before exam. Where I was thinking of not writing. Looking back, the fight was amazing.
I still maintain it is the exam technique that I hung onto. Remembering the conditions I was under for this fight and still crossed the line.
I choose to take away from this the lessons we discussed, not only the result.
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you ! 🙂"
ITC Candidate
"My goodness, you hit the nail on the head. I can relate to almost everything you spoke about in these videos. My mindset is kind of fixed.
I will not do a question If I feel I'm not ready. I'll be making summaries, revise, changing study plans and everything but doing questions.
When I do eventually do the question and get stuck, its back to the drawing board, let me master the basics, more summaries and go through this whole cycle again.
And when the exams are here, and I realise I need to do these questions afterll and my summaries were just a waste of time or a negative coping mechanism to face reality."
I will not do a question If I feel I'm not ready. I'll be making summaries, revise, changing study plans and everything but doing questions.
When I do eventually do the question and get stuck, its back to the drawing board, let me master the basics, more summaries and go through this whole cycle again.
And when the exams are here, and I realise I need to do these questions afterll and my summaries were just a waste of time or a negative coping mechanism to face reality."
Third Year Student
"My heart cannot thank you enough.
I have finally passed CTA Level 2, thank you for your guidance, wise words and encouragement.
You kept me going through some dark moments
Thank you!
I have finally passed CTA Level 2, thank you for your guidance, wise words and encouragement.
You kept me going through some dark moments
Thank you!
CTA 2019
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