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  • How to Pass the WSET Tasting Exam as a Neurodivergent

    If you’re preparing for a tasting exam like the WSET Level 3 or the WSET Diploma, Level 4, adjusting your approach can be crucial, especially for neurodivergent individuals. Here’s how to optimize your tasting strategy to help you pass your WSET tasting exam with confidence. Dopamine and Focus in the WSET Tasting Exam For ADHD…

  • Different approaches to writing a WSET Diploma D3 practice essay

      Timed or not For almost all kinds of writing practice essays, I would recommend doing it timed. No matter which of the following approaches you choose, doing it timed helps you to learn how limited time is in the exam. For D3 essays it means approximately 40 minutes per essay. Either give yourself a…

  • How to motivate the ADHD-Brain (and really any brain) – Part 1

    Are you struggling to stay motivated and focused while pursuing your wine studies? If you have ADHD, you’re not alone. Many individuals with ADHD face unique challenges when it comes to staying on track and achieving their goals. In this post, we’ll explore the four key factors that can motivate an ADHD brain and provide…

  • Flow club

    Flow Club is a community that has become one of my preferred online resources. Although there are numerous similar communities available, I somehow stumbled upon FC, which has had a profound impact on how I approach studying, working, and even mundane tasks like cleaning or doing dishes, where external motivation is necessary. Flow Club is…

  • Sorry.. what?

    Did you know that individuals with ADHD frequently struggle with processing verbal information? This explains why people often respond with “What?” and then immediately answer the question they apparently didn’t hear. It simply takes the brain extra time to process it. This is also why I always dozed off during lectures in university when there…