Ep.156 Productive Struggle: How to Embrace This Secret to Academic Success

#156 – In this episode, I dive into the transformative concept of productive struggle and how it can be a secret weapon for your academic success. I’ll demystify what productive struggle actually is, highlighting the difference between productive and unproductive struggle. Then, I’ll share 7 simple, practical strategies to help you navigate and embrace productive struggle, so you can use the challenges in your studying to deepen your learning, improve your skills and achieve higher grades. With productive struggle nailed, you’ll learn how to boost your confidence, improve memory retention, and apply your learning to real-world scenarios.  This episode is packed with practical advice and empathetic guidance, making it a must-listen for adult learners balancing studies with work and family responsibilities. Tune in to discover how to convert frustration into progress so you can achieve your academic goals. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode156. Join the waitlist for the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.