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How To Focus When Studying And Stay Awake Even When Tired

How To Focus When Studying, Even When You’re Tired

Sophie Macon

6 Feb 2025

Study Motivation

Feeling tired, hard to concentrate, or just simply sleepy when it comes to studying? You’re definitely not alone. ​We all have had those days where our brains feels numb and drained, only to remember that we still have more studying to do. Joy. So here are 14 tried-and-tested, practical yet sustainable ways on how to focus when studying, no matter how tired you feel. 1. Study in a brightly lit room Setting up the right environment is your first step to effective study ...

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CFP vs ChFC: What Are The Big Differences?

Sophie Macon

5 Feb 2025

CFP

When it comes to building a successful career in financial planning, choosing the right certification can play a crucial role in shaping your future. The ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CFP (Certified Financial ...

cfp salary

How Much Does a CFP Make? CFP Salary Insights Revealed

Zee Tan

4 Feb 2025

CFP

For those pursuing a career in financial planning, earning the CFP designation can open doors to lucrative opportunities, enhance career prospects, and offer competitive salaries in a growing industry. In this comprehensive CFP salary ...

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Study Burnout: How to Recognize, Cure and Prevent Them

Zee Tan

3 Feb 2025

Study Motivation

All CFA exam candidates know it. Or candidates for any high stakes exams really. Others may not understand, but we do – the CFA exams are hardcore. The burnout is real. Burnout happens when you simply do ...

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Phone Interview Tips: 10 Clear Steps to Acing It

Zee Tan

2 Feb 2025

Career Advice

My first phone interview was a magnificent disaster. I fumbled my own name, couldn’t go through my work experience without mixing up words, and I forgot the name of who I was speaking to. ...

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How To Get Promoted at Work: The Ultimate Guide

Sophie Macon

1 Feb 2025

Career Advice

Investing your time and energy in years of dedicated study and work experience is a typical route towards professional career success. In many finance careers, there is often a clear hierarchy leading to ...

CFA last week prep tips and to do lists

CFA Last Week Prep: 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day

Sophie Macon

31 Jan 2025

CFA, Exam Day & Results

The week before CFA Level 1 must feel pretty daunting, as it still feels the same for most Level 2 and 3 candidates too. Back then, I still remember feeling what can best ...