Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “productivity”
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Googleing “how to be more productive at work” yields a ton of search results like this one (New York Times) and this one (Forbes) that offer the same generic tips. Many of these productivity tips are excellent – such as avoiding …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. One of the most common frustration points my clients articulate is I can’t focus. I hear this from all types of clients, including school-aged students and working professionals. I hear this from my students with ADHD and students without ADHD. I …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Whether you’re in school or at an office (or both), knowing how to work well with others is a super power. The better you can work well with others, especially those with challenging personalities, the better off you’ll be. This tutorial …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Even the most independent students can benefit from group study sessions. The trick is knowing how to study in a group so that you get the most out of it. Benefits of studying in a group Studying in a group has …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Whether you’re a student or a working professional, you need to know how to handle multiple projects at the same time. No matter your age or experience, there are going to be weeks when you have to juggle a report for …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. It’s hard to get and stay motivated to do things we don’t enjoy. For many of us, this includes homework. Here I share 5 homework motivation tips to help you get through the moments when you’re less than inspired. 5 homework …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. While I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions (isn’t any time the right time to do something good for ourselves?), I do appreciate the “start fresh” vibe of January 1st. Let’s begin with the difference between a goal and …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Many high school students have a free period during the school day. This time is often called a study, a WIN block, or even an academic support period.* Whatever your school calls it, it’s a chunk of time during the day …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Morning routines for school are essential to getting out the door on time – dressed, fed and ready to roll. But school morning routines for remote learning are just as critical to having a successful day – minus the getting out …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Whether you’re taking online classes, hybrid classes, or full in-person classes, I suggest you establish a Sunday planning routine. What makes this a planning routine for students, and not just for people in general, is that it includes admin / management …
