220. Study Motivation and the U Shaped Curve

About this episode

This episode explores the U shaped curve principle in study motivation and how to find the optimal balance in study routines.

Everything's a u shaped curve: don't work too hard, but not too little either, for best results. Explore how understanding this "sweet spot" principle can help you find the balance in your study routine, as well as get the right balance in other areas of your study strategy too, such as how many spaced repetitions are optimal for you, or the right mix of different study methods for your needs. * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills...

People in this episode

Host: William Wadsworth

Topics covered

• study motivation
• U shaped curve
• study routine
• spaced repetitions
• study methods

Keywords

• study motivation
• U shaped curve
• study strategy
• spaced repetitions
• study methods

More episodes of Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

• 226. "Remember, Its Only An Exam": Keeping Your Cool In Exam Season · May 24, 2026 · 12 min
• 225. Handling Exam Pressure: High Performance Secrets With Dr Brian Hite · May 10, 2026 · 45 min
• 224. "The Easy Button" For Exam Season Success · May 6, 2026 · 12 min
• 223. Perfectionism, Self-Compassion and Making Progress - with Dr Tara Cousineau · April 26, 2026 · 45 min
• 222. Eating Your Frogs In The Final Weeks Before An Exam · April 19, 2026 · 7 min
• 221. Your Emotional Toolkit for Academic Stress - with Dr Jennifer Veilleux · March 22, 2026 · 52 min