Negative versus positive self-talk It can be easy to get into a pattern of negative self-talk – “I don’t know why I can’t seem to keep up – I must be stupid!” “These people are so much smarter than me.” “I just don’t know what I am doing here”. However, If you can learn how…
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Release your creativity: Concept maps for final exams
A great way to study for a final exam is to create a concept map Interested in improving the way you prepare for final exams? Concept maps are a way to visualize major concepts or content from a course and can help you study for a big exam. Concept maps help you chunk content to…
Keep focused this year – your work space matters!
Do you find yourself sitting in front of a screen for many hours (or more) a day on most days of the week? Take a moment to be sure that your work space is set-up right. Why? Sitting in a less-than-ideal position can lead to stiffness and fatigue. Slouching stretches out ligaments and muscles in…
5 tips to manage your email
Does it feel like your email inbox is full every time you open it? You get so stressed from your email inbox you don’t know where to start? You think you have it together and then come back a day (or a few hours) later to another overwhelming feeling? You are not alone – check…
3 ways to stay focused in a world of distractions
3 great apps to keep you focused when you need it The following apps are designed to get you focused and reduce distraction. You will be amazed how much you can get done if you can learn to ignore distractions for short periods at a time. To use the following apps, you need to have…
Screens and academics: The evidence
Using written text and hand writing notes are the best way to improve understanding of material, but sometimes digital products are the only thing available.