We love a good story and if it is about people who find success in spite of tremendous odds, we applaud even more and shed a tear. Researchers have been investigating this human trait they have named resiliency for several … Continue reading →
Research tells us that brain connections increase as we interact with our environment. That makes sense. Our environment influences us. The more involved we are with events, activities and people around us the more we learn and the more intelligent … Continue reading →
Stress can detract from effective comprehension and sabotage memory. Today’s video blog on My Journey to my PhD, I look at the role of organization in stress management. Watch me video and study like a pro. Click on this title: … Continue reading →
As a doctoral student, I am a professional student. I study “ad nauseum.” That is whenever someone texts me and asks me what I’m doing the answer is usually “Studying.” So here I am making a video blog about how … Continue reading →
Who wants to read a blog entry about routines? Routines sound so well, you know, so routine. Please hear me out. A routine can really come in handy when the semester gets hectic (you know this will happen) and stress … Continue reading →
This is a note I received in December. It warmed my heart to see my student reach her goal. Graduation is the goal of every college student. But how do you get from freshman orientation to your mortar board … Continue reading →
Charles Duhigg analyzes what comprises a habit. Something as simple as eating a cookie every afternoon at 3:30. He looks at cues and rewards; being part of a group and beliefs; use of will-power and making self-control automatic. In understanding … Continue reading →
Studying for finals requires stamina. Here are some steps to follow to increase your mental stamina. Make the decision that you will study. Don’t think about anything else but your topic for studying. If your mind starts to wander, study … Continue reading →
Studying for finals is more than just reading and re-reading your notes. Try these suggestions to engage with your information and become an active learner. Stop and ask yourself what did I just read? Talk aloud to yourself. Paraphrase the … Continue reading →
How do you show off all you’ve learned during the semester? Here some step by step advice. Revisit the syllabus. Read the course objectives. This is what your professor wanted you to know by the end of the semester. That’s … Continue reading →
