130. How to Ask for Help in College – with Psychologist Dr. Susan VanScoyoc

130. How to Ask for Help in College – with Psychologist Dr. Susan VanScoyoc

Send me a message!🤓 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2283813/fan_mail/new] College can make students feel all kinds of ways: thrilled at the freedom, excited at the possibilities, and overwhelmed with the independence that's suddenly expected of them. In my conversation with board-certified psychologist Dr. Susan VanScoyoc, we talk about how to ask for help when college gets hard — and why most students (and their parents) are getting this wrong. Dr. VanScoyoc is the founder of Campus Confidant, where she helps families navigate the emotional and practical challenges of the college years. Her core message: college is a bridge, not a launch. What You'll Learn: * The 4 myths that stop college students from asking for help * Why "I should be able to handle this" is the most dangerous thing a student can think * The 3 types of support you can ask for (and which one is the easiest place to start) * What a "bandwidth checker" is — and why every student needs one * What parents can watch for when their student goes quiet * Tips for parents: how to offer support without jumping straight to solutions 🔗 Resources Mentioned: * ⭐SchoolHabits University [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com) * ⭐Note-Taking Power System [https://www.notetakingsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (NoteTakingSystem.com) * ⭐Assignment Management Power System [https://www.assignmentmanagementsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (AssignmentManagementSystem.com) * ⭐FREE Parent Training: [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/freetraining?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes]How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a Pro * Episode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/130 [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/130]) * Submit a question to the show [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] * Free weekly planner [https://pages.schoolhabits.com/weeklyplanner](FREE DOWNLOAD) ❤️ Connect: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/schoolhabits/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SchoolHabitsKatie/] * Pinterest [https://pin.it/7haOIugZe] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9AJFuOaRlQd40pO_s3MIuQ] About Dr. VanScoyoc * Sign up for her pretty awesome newsletter [https://campusconfident.com/newsletter] * Connect with her on Instagram (@CampusConfident [https://www.instagram.com/campusconfident/]) Dr. Susan VanScoyoc is a psychologist, parenting coach, and founder of Campus Confident, where she helps families of college students navigate the emotional and practical changes that come with this life transition. With over 25 years of experience working with families, along with her own college parenting experiences, she focuses on practical ways to manage stress, communicate effectively, and use support systems well during the college years. She teaches that college is a bridge, not a launch, and gives families clear, realistic ways to stay connected as students grow into independence. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard [https://schoolhabits.com/reportcard/]. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com [https://schoolhabits.com/].

129. Homework Management Tips + Starting Over as an Adult (Q&A)

Send me a message!🤓 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2283813/fan_mail/new] In this Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show. Question One: A high school student asks for tips for actually doing the work he has tracked in his homework management system. Question Two: A young woman asks for advice about moving into adulthood when she was under-resourced as a child. What You'll Learn: * Why tracking your tasks and managing your tasks are two completely different things * The role of clarity in task initiation (yes, it's a thing) * How to reverse-engineer a big project using only your assignment notebook * Why your school portal is a teacher tool, not a student tool * How to map your week so you can see exactly how much time you actually have * What it means to be under-resourced as a kid — and what to do about it * The one question to ask yourself every single night when life feels like a lot 🔗 Resources Mentioned: * ⭐SchoolHabits University [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com) * ⭐Note-Taking Power System [https://www.notetakingsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (NoteTakingSystem.com) * ⭐Assignment Management Power System [https://www.assignmentmanagementsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (AssignmentManagementSystem.com) * ⭐FREE Parent Training: [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/freetraining?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes]How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a Pro * Episode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/128 [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/128]) * Submit a question to the show [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] * Episode 126: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/126] 5 Secret Skills of Adulting  * Free weekly planner [https://pages.schoolhabits.com/weeklyplanner](FREE DOWNLOAD) ❤️ Connect: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/schoolhabits/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SchoolHabitsKatie/] * Pinterest [https://pin.it/7haOIugZe] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9AJFuOaRlQd40pO_s3MIuQ] Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard [https://schoolhabits.com/reportcard/]. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com [https://schoolhabits.com/].

128. ADHD and the Hidden Shame of Falling Off Track – And How to Start Again

Send me a message!🤓 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2283813/fan_mail/new] People with ADHD know this situation all too well: they start a project with enthusiasm, then lose motivation and stop halfway through, and then struggle to ever restart because of the shame and embarrassment they feel about abandoning their work.  Stopping projects halfway through is hard enough. But then not knowing how to get back on track and drowning in shame is a whole other experience. That’s what we’re covering in this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast. We talk about why people with ADHD start strong but fade fast, and what to do about it. What You'll Learn: * Why people with ADHD tend to start new projects with high motivation * The role of dopamine in task initiation and task completion * How to hack your dopamine to keep going when you want to quit * The surprising connection between ADHD and shame * The one question you need to ask yourself when you fall off the bandwagon * A whole boatload of strategies to help you restart what you abandoned – without shame 🔗 Resources Mentioned: * ⭐SchoolHabits University [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com) * ⭐Note-Taking Power System [https://www.notetakingsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (NoteTakingSystem.com) * ⭐Assignment Management Power System [https://www.assignmentmanagementsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (AssignmentManagementSystem.com) * ⭐FREE Parent Training: [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/freetraining?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes]How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a Pro * Episode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/12 [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/128]8) * Submit a question to the show [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] * Episode 72: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/72] How to Finish What You Start  * Episode 93: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/93] The 10-Minute Habit that Makes Every Day Less Stressful (Status Notes) * Free weekly planner [https://pages.schoolhabits.com/weeklyplanner](FREE DOWNLOAD) * Google Calendar Tutorial [https://schoolhabits.com/how-to-use-google-calendar-for-school-tips-for-making-schedules/] for Students ❤️ Connect: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/schoolhabits/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SchoolHabitsKatie/] * Pinterest [https://pin.it/7haOIugZe] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9AJFuOaRlQd40pO_s3MIuQ] Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard [https://schoolhabits.com/reportcard/]. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com [https://schoolhabits.com/].

127. 5 Invisible Forces That Make You Always Feel Behind

Send me a message!🤓 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2283813/fan_mail/new] You know that feeling when you’re super busy, you have a million things to do … but you still feel behind and like you got nothing done at the end of the day? It’s not your imagination.  In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I reveal the 5 secret (and oh so sneaky!) invisible forces that destroy productivity and keep you running on a to-do-list treadmill to nowhere. What You'll Learn: * How most people approach productivity (and get it wrong) * The sneaky thing you do all day that takes WAY more time than you think it does * How your brain is lying to you about what it can do * How planning optimism (sure! I can do that!) is a productivity predator * Exactly how to tame these 5 invisible forces and take back your day 🔗 Resources Mentioned: * ⭐SchoolHabits University [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com) * ⭐Note-Taking Power System [https://www.notetakingsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (NoteTakingSystem.com) * ⭐Assignment Management Power System [https://www.assignmentmanagementsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (AssignmentManagementSystem.com) * ⭐FREE Parent Training: [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/freetraining?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes]How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a Pro * Episode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/127 [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/127]) * Submit a question to the show [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] * Episode 03: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/03] The Admin Block Strategy  * Episode 95: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/95] Time Estimation Strategies * Episode 68: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/68] The Time Management Trap Nobody Talks About   * Free weekly planner [https://pages.schoolhabits.com/weeklyplanner](FREE DOWNLOAD) * Google Calendar Tutorial [https://schoolhabits.com/how-to-use-google-calendar-for-school-tips-for-making-schedules/] for Students ❤️ Connect: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/schoolhabits/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SchoolHabitsKatie/] * Pinterest [https://pin.it/7haOIugZe] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9AJFuOaRlQd40pO_s3MIuQ] Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard [https://schoolhabits.com/reportcard/]. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com [https://schoolhabits.com/].

126. Top 5 Secret Skills of Adulting (At Any Age)

Send me a message!🤓 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2283813/fan_mail/new] “Adulting” has nothing to do with age. Instead, it has to do with the ability to operate independently and function in a way that supports your goals.  In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I reveal the top 5 secret skills of adulting that, when they’re mastered, make everything else about school and work (and life) so much easier and less dramatic. This episode is for all ages … even if you’re already a 100-year-old adult 😉 What You'll Learn: * 5 secret adulting skills that will make your entire life easier and less dramatic * The number one secret adulting skill that makes all the other ones possible  * What to do if you suspect you could use a boost in any of the adulting skills * The negative impact that lacking these skills can have on your life, even in ways you’d never suspect 🔗 Resources Mentioned: * ⭐SchoolHabits University [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com) * ⭐Note-Taking Power System [https://www.notetakingsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (NoteTakingSystem.com) * ⭐Assignment Management Power System [https://www.assignmentmanagementsystem.com/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes] (AssignmentManagementSystem.com) * ⭐FREE Parent Training: [https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/freetraining?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes]How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a Pro * Episode website [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/123] (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/126 [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/126]) * Submit a question to the show [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] * Episode 07: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/07] How to Learn Things  * Episode 05: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/05] How to Build a Task Management System * Episode 25: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/25] 5 Time Management Mistakes You’re Making * Episode 38: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/38] How to Be Resourceful * Episode 46: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/46] How to Be Professional * Episode 48: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/48] Task Management Tips * Episode 68: [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/68] The Time Management Trap Nobody Talks About     * Free weekly planner [https://pages.schoolhabits.com/weeklyplanner](FREE DOWNLOAD) ❤️ Connect: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/schoolhabits/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SchoolHabitsKatie/] * Pinterest [https://pin.it/7haOIugZe] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9AJFuOaRlQd40pO_s3MIuQ] Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. [https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/ask] Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard [https://schoolhabits.com/reportcard/]. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com [https://schoolhabits.com/].