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There’s no one-size-fits-all time management tip that can solve everyone’s task-overload problems. But there are definitely several proven methods that when done consistently can make a huge impact on one’s to-do list. I talk a ton on this blog and in my videos about the …
Ugh, I know that more thinking is the last thing you want to do as you wrap up your school year and head to the beach for two months straight. I know! Me too! But while we all need the mental break that summer vacation promises …
Annotating a book or an article is a fundamental school habit that you’ll want to develop as early as possible. As you move through school and your texts get harder and harder, you’ll need to know how to annotate text while reading. First things first: …
Educators and scientists have identified four common types of learners: kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and read-write. You could fall into one category, two categories, or even all four! What is a kinesthetic learner and are you one? A kinesthetic learner is one who better understands, learns …
How NOT to remember vocabulary words long-term The worst way to study vocabulary words is to list out the words and definitions on a sheet of paper and study that paper. What? You do this? Of course! Most students do. But if you think this is …
Visual learners process and remember information better when the material is presented visually as opposed to orally. Therefore, visual learners often struggle in lectures but thrive in classes that encourage engagement and provide visual stimulation. (Think PowerPoints, videos, posters, SmartBoards, etc.). If this sounds like …
When we have long-term projects or even open-deadline tasks, we need some serious time management skills to get our stuff done. Without a solid time management strategy, we tend to procrastinate until the last minute or even avoid the task all together. (You, my smart …
What is executive function? Executive function is a term that refers to a set of skills that enable people to plan, initiate and complete tasks. Simply put, there are 8 key executive functions that are responsible for our ability to get things done. With …
For some of us, learning how to read was the easy part. The hard part is learning how to stay focused while reading. In other words, how do we stop zoning out?! Here’s a scenario you might recognize: You’re starting a new book in English class. …
If we find certain material easy to understand, we don’t typically have to study for it as intensely as we would study material that’s harder to understand. (Duh.) Now, I’m not going to define “hard material” because what is hard for one person isn’t …
