Blog Posts from The Study Coach

Relevant, actionable advice to help accelerate your learning

Upgrade Your Brain: The Unfair Advantage of Exercise

  • Dr. Sean Lally

Want an unfair advantage in learning? Exercise is the ultimate tool to upgrade your brain, boost focus, and build a better memory.

Beyond Grades: A Parent's Guide to Teen Peak Performance in School & Life

  • Dr. Sean Lally

Want to support your teen's success without just focusing on test scores? This guide offers a practical framework for building resilience, confidence, and peak performance.

How to Help Your Teen Study (Without Starting a Fight)

  • Dr. Sean Lally

Tired of the nightly homework battles? Discover four practical strategies to shift from 'study manager' to 'study coach' and support your teen effectively.

Your Brain's Surprising Superpower: Why 'Struggling' is the Secret to Learning

  • Dr. Sean Lally

"Discover the surprising science of 'Desirable Difficulty.' Learn why the frustrating struggle to recall information is actually your brain's secret superpower for building a stronger, more reliable memory."
Fictitious book cover of a Teenage student smiling while studying efficiently sitting at a desk surrounded by books with a pen and paper in hand.

Is a 4-Hour Study Week Out of the Question? (Hint: It’s About Thinking Differently!)

  • Dr. Sean Lally

A 4-Hour Study Week: Fantasy or a real possibility for focused students? Uncover strategies for ruthless prioritization & radical efficiency