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 →
Preparing to study is the first step in getting ready for finals. Watch this video and get a step-by-step plan to prepare to study. Click here. How to organize for finals. … Continue reading →
College transition 101 Two and a-half weeks until Thanksgiving. Wow! Time to do a little reality check. Most mid-terms are done and major papers or projects will be due at the end of the month. Here are three things to … Continue reading →
College transition 101. Where you study can make or break your study time. You can manage distractions by creating your own study environment. Here are six tips to help you create the study mood: Choose your study place. Don’t use … Continue reading →
College transition 101 Everyone needs help sooner or later. If you feel lost in any of your classes, get help now. Here are three reasons why you should get help: Your education is not free. You or your parents or … Continue reading →
College Transition 101. A lot of my students get sick at this point in the semester. It’s easy to slip into a get-sick-get-kinda-better -and-get-sicker cycle. Week 6 sneaks up in your blind spot with exams and papers. Getting sick when … Continue reading →
