HOW DOES Strategy & Mindset improve studying?

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Guess what? I passed my exam this time around. Thank you for holding my hand throughout the entire process. I am fortunate to have met you very early on in my ACCA journey. I have certainly made a lot of progress from when we started in February and I am less anxious of the "chair" hahaha. Getting stuff wrong also doesn’t feel as catastrophic as it used to feel.
So glad I met you!
So glad I met you!ACCA - Applied Skills
I realized today that I never really said thank you. Usually people say thank you when they get the result and never during the process. I would like to show appreciation to you as through all my craziness and mumbling you have truly helped to see PGDA and life differently . Yes I know the BIG thank you when I tell you that I pass PGDA . Let me still say thank you during the process. THANK YOU YVONNE DON'T WORRY I AM STILL PAST PAPERS Thank you so much, I will enrol to Step 2 next month
Appreciation
AppreciationPostgraduate student
Everything mentioned there is a full description of me. Thank you so much ,I have started to do questions prior to lessons I feel like I'm on track and I understand better as the focus will be on the sections that I didn't do well and how I missed the point. Thank you so much, I will enrol to Step 2 next month
Doing questions, Understand better
Doing questions, Understand betterPostgraduate student
Thanks Yvonne, got it. I am finding them very helpful my tax and accounting attempts have improved by an average of 12% already!
Improved Tax by 12%
Improved Tax by 12%Postgraduate student
The videos were so relatable it's scary. It's so powerful and I could already see a lot of the mistakes I was making and have an idea of where I should improve. It sounds simple but simple is not easy. It's also good to know that I am not the only one who was feeling like this. PGDA has been making me feel like I have not been learning a single thing, yet I have been studying so much. I'm eager on taking the next step on your study coaching!! Its exactly what I need and I am FAILING to understand why this is not a part of syllabus
I see my mistakes now
I see my mistakes nowPostgraduate student
Hi Yvonne. I have been doing questions and I finally have to confront this paralyzing feeling i get when i get to the required and its a discussion question with calculations. . Which combination of card(s) will you recommend for me? I need to overcome this
Facing fears, Doing Questions, Overcoming Overwhelm
Facing fears, Doing Questions, Overcoming OverwhelmPostgraduate student
As I was watching the videos, I constantly thought that I've never consciously thought about the things you said... also how about 90% of the time my brain has manipulated me into avoiding difficult questions believing that "they won't pop up" or "they'll only hold about 7% of the entire paper". All in all the videos were a great watch and they already have me adjusting how I approach my studies.
Never thought about that...
Never thought about that...Final year student
Hey Yvonne 👋🏽 Friday recap: So the BMCR is soooo helpful. I used it this week for some of my tuts and realised the following: (A) I could actually pass and do well in assessments if I focus on the basic marks. (B) it took me quite long to distinguish whether a mark was basic/average/HG. Sometimes when I was uncertain whether a mark was basic or average I would make it a basic mark... it definitely changes what I think I need to work on!
Doing More Questions
Doing More QuestionsFinal year student
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, revising... everything but doing questions. When I do eventually do the question and get stuck, its back to the drawing board, more summaries and go through this whole cycle again. And when the exams are here, and I realise I need to do these questions after all and my summaries were just a waste of time or a negative coping mechanism to face reality.
That's EXACTLY my problem
That's EXACTLY my problemFinal year student
The videos were really eye opening! haha... I'm finding it difficult to find words to articulate my gratitude. I echo most of the attendees sentiments, in that I am a perfectionist and have a fixed mindset. It was as if you were speaking directly to me. Not only is this going to help me with my studies, it is also going to help me in my life in general I believe. I'm doing CTA for the second time, I have put in more hours this year than I have ever done my entire school career, working much harder, but I am still failing and the feeling of Failing really sucks Yvonne, that's when I realised that I have a problem.
You spoke directly to me...
You spoke directly to me...Postgraduate student
Just to let you know, I'm pushing doing questions and starting to believe in myself! Confidence is slowly building up thank you so much to open my eyes and mind. I'm positive and trust this new way of studying cause I can now identify my knowledge gap easily and quick I'm looking forward to improved results in test 3
Doing questions, Building confidence
Doing questions, Building confidencePostgraduate student
Thank you so so much for all the skills, tools and motivation! It really went a long way.
Tools & Motivation
Tools & MotivationPostgraduate student
I think I should make feeling stupid my friend, and just accept ‘it’ for who ‘it’ is, and continue with my journey. I can relate to so many sections within the article. It gives me hope that my goal could still be reached even with all the struggles. Thank you so much for the encouragement.
Gives me hope; So relatable
Gives me hope; So relatableITC Candidate (Board Exam)
Hey Yvonne! OMG I just went through the skills cards and I just wanted to share how I’m so super duper excited to start using them 😀
Excited to use the Skills
Excited to use the SkillsPostgraduate Student
Dear Yvonne. I got results this afternoon and passed ITC. Your content and thinking really assisted me. Thank you
Passed ITC
Passed ITCITC Candidate (Board Exam)
Thanks Yvonne, the cards are helping me to improve my studying everyday
Daily improvements
Daily improvementsPostgraduate student
Good morning. I am really finding this information useful on a daily basis. Both on a CTA and personal development level.
Useful for studies and personal use
Useful for studies and personal usePostgraduate student
Thank you so much... you're right, that's what l have been doing. I was only doing easier question. I often find it tough to attempt new challenging questions as l find it hard, so I rather do the old question l already have an idea of. I will change my strategy
Will change study approach
Will change study approachPostgraduate student
Thank you so much Yvonne, indeed i have lost course while I was studying just the thought of not making it would make me lose focus but rather now the excitement of winning should be greater than that of losing
Brought back excitement
Brought back excitementPostgraduate student
Just finished listening to the Just 3% video really needed to hear thank you. Off to working on that 3% now one question at a time
Really needed to hear that
Really needed to hear thatPostgraduate student
Been using the BMCR tool and it's really helpful. Through attempting questions you actually cover a lot of ground and when you then go back to the topics to read more it's much easier
Covering more work
Covering more workPostgraduate student
Hello Yvonne. I was watching one of your performance management videos and I realised anxiety and exhaustion really affect me on the exam day. I know I need to start ensuring that i get decent minimum hours of sleep the night before but how can I really combat anxiety. I tend to panic in the moment and it paralyses me from seeing any way out
Didn't realise anxiety affected my exams
Didn't realise anxiety affected my examsPostgraduate student
I have enjoyed your “feeling stupid” cards. It helped me realise that fear is my biggest problem of all & that is the problem I need to fix to improve my overall mindset about studying & my career. It is really hard but learning about a a growth mindset helps the improvement.
Mindset is my biggest issue
Mindset is my biggest issuePostgraduate student
The videos really gave me a new perspective about moving to the next question. I do move on when doing my questions but most of the time I always feel 'guilty' and always try to do the next ones quickly so I would have time to go back. The breakdown of the marks video really made me realize that it's not such a big loss after all.
Better Study approachFinal year student
My strategy has changed, and I now dive straight into questions in test/exam conditions. I definitely would not be in this space without your videos, I am sharing your links far and wide!
Changed my study strategyPGDA Student
Your 'You vs Your Brain' video, I can totally relate to this as I am able to motivate myself to do question even though I'm not a 100% comfortable with the theory I tend to back down once I realise how difficult the question is in which case I default to doing theory again Having listened to you I've already identified some of my key issue (perfectionism) and I'd really love to work on fixing them 🙂
Working on my issuesPostgraduate Student
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DO YOU RELATE TO ANY OF THESE?

  • Your study habits aren't working anymore
  • You feel a difference in exams, but can't figure out why
  • You're a perfectionist
  • You avoid doing questions
  • You're used to doing well, but can't seem to get there anymore
  • You can't seem to finish the syllabus in time

I can help you. Each of these things impact the way you study and your exam performance

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Course Features

On-Demand Mobile App 
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Work through the content in your own time, on desktop or mobile, with personal messaging feature to get hold of me

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Practical Tools

The course includes simple tools to help you improve your very next study session and improve your study approach and develop a growth mindset

Designed for Accounting Students (ACCA; CA)

A lot of strategy and mindset courses are generic. This course is designed and delivered by a qualified accountant who has lectured Auditing and Assurance at all levels for over 15 years.
(Yes, that’s me!)

2 X One-on-one Sessions

Two one-on-one sessions with me to help you apply your strategy and mindset tools, and chat about anything else you need help with!

What will we cover?

Why is a growth mindset relevant for you as an accounting student? Why does the accounting profession increasingly focus on a growth mindset as a vital skill for future-proofing our professional careers?

Simple, practical tools to help you develop and improve your Strategy & Mindset, reduce your anxiety and improve your studies

Your current study strategy is based on your mindset and beliefs around learning (although most students don’t realise this). I’ll help you develop the appropriate strategy for your studying and exams, which will improve your study sessions and exam performance

Most accounting students struggle with perfectionism. How does this affect your studying?

If we want to improve our mindset, we need to change our habits and the way we think. How do habits work? Why are they tough to change? Why do we often feel like we’re sabotaging ourselves? How do we work with our brains, instead of our constant inner conflicts?

How and why do emotions affect our studying? And how does our mindset, and perfectionist traits impact our emotions and our resilience?

Pricing

One-on-One Study Coaching Session

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$ 90
  • 1 X One-on-one Session (1 Hour)
  • Recording of our chat
  • Additional Content relevant to your journey
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(You'll be taken to a Calendly page to choose the date and time that suits you for our chat, pay and register)

Growth Mindset for Students

Online Course; Mobile App; One-on-One Sessions
$457
$ 197 (Or 3 payments of $70)
  • 10 Hours of online content
  • 6 Month Mobile App access
  • Personal Messaging with me
  • 2 X One-on-one Sessions
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WHY can I help you?

I’ve lectured students studying towards accounting qualifications for over a decade, and I can promise you that YOU ARE SMART ENOUGH!

Over the years, I realised that no matter how many lectures students attended, no matter how many hours they were studying, no matter how committed they were, they were STILL struggling. As I mentored, counselled and worked with more students, I realised the underlying symptoms and issues are largely related to mindset, and thus I focus mainly on helping students develop a growth mindset

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FAQ's

I work with students studying towards all accounting qualifications. My course is not subject-specific, but focusses on HOW you’re studying and thinking. 

My students are generally studying the following:

  • CA qualification in various countries (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Australia & New Zealand)
  • ACCA
  • Accounting and Finance Degrees in the UK 

Click here to go to the course page to enrol and pay.

You can pay using credit or debit card.

My goal is to help YOU. 

If we talk, you try my advice, we discuss it and it’s not working for you, I don’t want to take your money. 

A lot of students aren’t sure whether or HOW this will help them in their studying and exams, so this guarantee will help you make a risk-free decision. You lose nothing if it doesn’t work for you.

Note… you HAVE to try follow my advice. Otherwise it’s like paying for a gym contract and complaining that it doesn’t work because you never went!

You have many options… breathe! 

  • Email me and give me a little background and I’ll give you some advice… yvonne@accountingstudyadvice.com
  • Take a look at videos on my YouTube channel and content in my blog. While you might not be able to afford additional support, there is still loads there that can help you 
  • Book a one-on-one session with me ($90 for a one hour session)

At the very least… please watch this video

You have many options… breathe! 

  • Email me and give me a little background and I’ll give you some advice… yvonne@accountingstudyadvice.com
  • Take a look at videos on my YouTube channel and content in my blog. While you might not be able to afford additional support, there is still loads there that can help you 
  • Book a one-on-one session with me ($90 for a one hour session)

At the very least… please watch this video

This course helps students at every level. It was designed with the challenges that students face at higher levels, so it will help you at your current level, and will set the foundation for higher levels

Yes. 

A lot of the concepts will change how you SEE your studying, pretty instantaneously. This alone reduces the stress levels for most students. 

It will also provide you with advice to go change your studying immediately. It’s simple, but not easy!

It will take time to develop good study habits to match your study outcomes, but understanding your challenges helps very quickly. 

The course contents is about 10 Hours. 

The mobile app has contents you’ll get every second day or so, for about 6 months. Each ‘card’ will take about 5 – 10 minutes to go through

You can work through it at your own pace, and use it as a library to come back to when you’re facing specific challenges or work on a new tool

Yes. 

Think of your exams like a major sports’ match for an athlete. Your performance is measured in ONE session, you have to perform at your peak, on demand, and you have to prepare for that for a long time. 

The more you understand how your mindset impacts your performance, and develop tools and skills to help you improve your performance… the better you’ll perform on that day.

You might sign up for this and feel like it “won’t work” for you… why would this be?

First… to start with, you may feel that in order to get better marks in a subject, we need to be talking about THAT topic. (ie: I need better marks in Accounting, so please teach me more Accounting). – Some students refuse to listen to ANYTHING that’s not directly subject-related… and so they never realise that ‘stuff’ outside your topics, will impact how you perform IN those topics. Like stress, for example… you could know your work perfectly… but stress will decrease your marks. 

Second… we all sign up for gym contracts and then don’t go. We can’t get a six-pack if we’re not actually IN the gym, working out. I can give you tools… but YOU have to actually apply and use them

Third… You disengage when things go wrong – The stuff I say all sounds good and logical… and you listen and lean in… and then something goes wrong… and you feel like I’ve lied to you, it’s not going to work, you’re not smart enough, you’re not quite in agreement with something I advise, or it just feels WAY easier to go back to what you’ve always done… and instead of reaching out and saying… “THIS ISN’T WORKING… HELP ME!”… you go quiet, disengage and stop looking at stuff. 

Once you’re registered, you’ll get a link that you’ll use to schedule your session. You’ll have access to my diary so you can choose something that works for you. 

After the call, I’ll send you a recording of our chat

3 Months

If you want to extend your access, you can email me and we’ll chat about it

I offer one-on-one sessions for students who need additional assistance or have specific issues they feel they need guidance on. You can book a one-on-one session here

If you don’t see any hours convenient for you, please email me and we’ll manually create a time slot for you. yvonne@accountingstudyadvice.com

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