By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Various sources suggest that the average person makes around 35,000 decisions a day. Thatâs bananas. While the majority of our daily decisions are minor, such as choosing what to wear or what to eat, we occasionally face bigger decisions that have …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Days without homework are the best. Whether itâs just one homework-free night, a weekend with nothing due on Monday, or even a whole vacation week with no long-term assignments hanging over your head, the feeling is liberating. While you should take …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Iâm frequently asked about the difference between a calendar and an assignment notebook. They are not the same. At all. While both are essential pieces of a student homework-management system, they each have a unique function. The bottom line: Neither a …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to prioritize homework is one of the keys to not feeling overwhelmed and falling behind in school. There are some basic steps to prioritizing homework, which I explain below. But first, letâs get clear on the definition of prioritization. …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I have been using Status Notes for years. Of course, back then I had no idea that I would make them into a thing and eventually name them Status Notes, but over time I realized I should share my strategy. The …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Iâm a huge fan of lists. Iâm a fan not only for my own personal geekish reasons but also for reasons based on cognitive science. (In case you didnât hear, our brains can not store endless amounts of information.) Iâve written …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Googleing âhow to be more productive at workâ 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 canât focus. This is usually followed up with questions about how to focus better, what focus strategies work best, and what’s the magic formula. I hear this from all types …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Whether youâre in school or at an office (or both), knowing how to work well with others is a superpower. The better you can work well with others, especially those with challenging personalities, the better off youâll be. This tutorial is …
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 …