Tune in as Siam interviews psychotherapist Gareth Hughes to discuss the connection between wellbeing, optimal learning, and academic performance.
Check out Gareth's book: 'Be Well, Learn Well'
00:00 Introductions
02:20 What was the motive behind writing your book Be Well, Learn Well?
04:05 Many people believe there isn’t an overlap between wellbeing and learning. What would you say to them?
07:10 What is the most common issue you’ve seen students deal with?
08:30 How does a lack of sleep affect learning?
12:50 How can we make long-term changes when we’re stressed?
14:50 Similarities between high-performing athletes and exam preparation.
16:50 What does effective revision practice look like?
20:10 How do beliefs in our abilities affect our performance?
26:10 Siam wishes he had bought the book before starting university.
28:40 Students receiving little lifestyle advice before university
32:10 The impact of social media on learning and wellbeing.
40:45 What’s the difference between surface learning and deep learning?
46:10 The benefits of following your interests and learning deeply.
49:20 What do you mean by "thinking creates reality"?
55:20 Why do students feel like they have to choose between their wellbeing and academic performance?
57:30 How does physical exercise impact learning and wellbeing?
58:40 Taking walking breaks while studying in the library.
59:40 The effect of 20-minute naps on studying.
01:02:25 The benefits of studying in short bursts.
01:04:10 What are study practices like spaced repetition, spaced learning, and Pomodoros?
01:07:40 On Flow State.
01:09:40 In your book, you talk about being a radical in life. Can you expand on your ideas about going down the road less travelled?
01:16:10 What is visualization?
01:20:10 How can students study their degree on their own terms?
