Our "Motivation To Study" series continues this week with an inspiring, fascinating and highly practical conversation with Peps McCrea, who has synthesised the motivation research into 5 drivers.Where does motivation come from?And crucially, what can we do to build and nurture it?Discover Peps' work via:- Peps' website: https://pepsmccrea.com/- "Evidence Snacks" email at: https://snacks.pepsmccrea.com/- Motivated Teaching [book] at: https://geni.us/motivated-teaching*Highlights from today's episode:1. Secure Success- Why good study strategy boosts motivation- The "break it down" trick- Understanding what success even IS (e.g. sometimes, mistakes, or being stuck are all just part of the process!)2. Run Routines- Have a good routine (esp tied to an initial cue)- Leave your stuff out the night before3. Nudge Norms- Surrounding yourself with others who are studying, so you are "nudged" to study too in order to fit in, whether that is through physical location (library, study centre, etc)...- ... or through virtual options, "Study With Me"s on YouTube, or a support / accountability group on WhatsApp4. Build Belonging- Find people you can identify with / similar ideals: maybe look for community and role models outside your real-life circle if necessary5. Boost Buy-In- The importance of WHY we're choosing to do it- Intention setting: what will you do, how, when- The public calendar chain strategy*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach / trainer. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.WANT ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR SCHOOL? Learn more at: https://examstudyexpert.com/revision-workshopsGet a copy of my ultra-concise "6 Pillars Of Exam Success" Cheat Sheet at https://examstudyexpert.com/pillars/** As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.