Adults Achieving with Julie

08/09/2022

So sad 😓😓

23/01/2022

Raise your hand 🖐️ if you've read the assignment questions for the first time and briefly wonder if they’ve been written in another language? 🤦🏼‍♀️🥴

Or have you experienced your brain short-circuiting when trying to make sense of what on earth you have been asked to do?🤯

Or wonder whether your college/university has purposefully worded the question so weirdly because they secretly want you to fail?!🤬😵‍💫

Like this post 👍, so other students know they’re not the only ones!!

But, in all seriousness, it’s normal to panic a bit when you first look at your assignment questions. Especially if you’ve lost marks before for straying away from the task.☹️

Just one of the many perks of being tutored by me, is that you can ask me any and all your studying questions – including asking for my two pennies worth on an assignment question.

While I would never tell you what to write (cos a) that’s wrong AND b) I’m not studying your course!), what I CAN help you with is breaking down the language of the question so that you can understand exactly what it’s asking of you.

Take all those ‘critically evaluate / discuss / justify’ words and make them make sense.

It’s actually one of my favourite things to do:

𝟭 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 + 𝟭 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 + 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 Julie 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 = 𝟭 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 + 𝟭 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Simply share your essay Q and guidance with me and I’ll get back to you with my thoughts. Or come along to a Zoom coaching call and we can talk it through there.

To find out alllll the details about working with me and everything that’s included, email me at [email protected] if you’ve got any questions.

27/10/2021

30/09/2021

Do you know what makes me happier (OK, equally as happy) than watching the dolphins off the North East coast of England? 🐬

🥳 Supporting non-traditional students on their awesome but challenging journey to further their education.

✍️ Discovering how to write that outstanding personal statement to secure their university place.

👩🏻‍💻 Whatever you are struggling with; you will receive outstanding 1-1 online support on mindset, motivation, productivity, organisation, note taking, critical thinking, essay writing, exam preparation.

🤓 Discovering exactly HOW to learn and study effectively;

⏰ Higher results in less time.

😍 Less doubts and a lot more confidence and positivity.

Will you join other action-taking students who have been successful so far?

Drop me a DM or send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to answer your questions, so you can make the right decision for you. 🥰

Just a few photos of the fabulous dolphins 🐬🐬enjoy.... 🥰

25/06/2021

Take the step, whatever age or journey you're on 🥰

09/06/2021

Looking for a new career and need academic/life skills? Let me tutor the future you.

You don't always need to sign up for an intensive tutoring programme with me - sometimes you'll just want to bring the issue and walk away with more confidence, clarity and focus, as well as some actions.

I've been tutoring adults at college and university for over 15 years. I’m good! And, I can help you believe and achieve the results you need, and therefore succeed in your life.

Check me out @ Adults Achieving with Julie....DM me and let me help you reach your goals.

Julie 💕

(P.s - it's a one-off session offer so if you think you'll want something more, feel free to ask me)

03/06/2021

No one is born knowing how to write ✍️. It's a skill that has to be developed with time. Practice more! give yourself plenty of time.

Helen at university who always seems to know how to write great assignments will have honed her writing skills over time at college/ university. It isn't something that happens overnight.
Helen will have initially written a personal statement for a UCAS application to be accepted for her university place. Writing a personal statement isn't easy it takes time to draft and construct an effective statement that is going to get YOU the university place. It is a dialogue between you and an admissions tutor.

Visualise a circle, at the top you have arrows going right around the circle.
Stage 1 bullet point ideas...
Stage 2 draft personal statement...
Stage 3 write the personal statement...
Stage 4 ask Adults Achieving with Julie to check it before submission.
Stage 5 dedicate the time to address tips highlighted by Adults Achieving with Julie.

(These tips can also be applied when writing a CV for a job.)

30/05/2021

Good communication is key, the English language can be quite confusing...

08/05/2021

Here's an interview I had on Radio Newcastle about my tutoring business....please share

Radio Newcastle chat with Lisa Shaw about Adults Achieving with Julie 7 May 2021

03/05/2021

If you're feeling anxious or stressed around your studies or in life in general, take some time out and try the following 🥰

Four Ways to Tamper Down Anxiety and Find Your Chill!

1. The "Peace Begins With Me" Mini-Meditation
Gently press your thumb to your index finger, saying "peace" (silently or out loud), then to your middle finger as you say "begins," then to your ring finger on "with," and finally to your pinkie on "me." Repeat for about one minute. This quiets the mind and reminds you that you're capable of creating serenity anywhere, anytime.

2. The Tension-Releaser
Sit on a chair with both feet on the floor. With your tongue, trace a circle around the inside of your mouth, following your teeth. Do this for 30 to 90 seconds. Repeat, reversing direction. Focusing on movement grounds you in your body, which helps dissolve anxious thoughts.

3. The One-Minute Breath
Slowing down your breathing soothes your nervous system. Inhale for five seconds, hold for five seconds, release for five seconds, hold for five seconds. Repeat for one minute. This mind-calming technique can be used in any situation, even while driving.

4. The Snap-Out-Of-It Secret
Wear a rubber band on your wrist, and when you notice a negative thought, snap it. This helps you stop the spiral so you can reverse your mental momentum. Let's say you have a fear of losing your job, and one day your boss comes into the office in a weird or bad mood. As soon as you start thinking "I've done something wrong!," snap the rubber band and talk yourself down: "It's probably something going on in her personal life. I know I'm a great worker!"

Have you ever tried one of these remedies before? If so, let us know how it worked for you. And if not, which one do you plan to try?