Posts Tagged ‘overcome learning blocks’
1:1 Academic Coaching vs. Online Courses: Which is Right for You?
Students today face numerous challenges, from academic stress and lack of motivation to poor time management. The pressure to excel in school while balancing extracurricular activities and social life can be overwhelming. Many students and parents seek external support to navigate these challenges effectively. When it comes to academic and mental health support, two popular…
Read MoreFrom Mood Swings to Academic Struggles: How Mental Health Changes Affect Your Teen
As a parent, you might notice your teen acting differently. They might come home and head straight to their room, skipping their usual chat. This change could be a phase, or it might signal something more significant. Understanding these changes is crucial for their well-being. High school demands are intense and often overshadow the importance…
Read MoreOvercome Test Anxiety & Improve Problem Solving with the Walt Disney Strategy
Have you ever felt stuck when trying to solve a problem or navigate through academic challenges? Creativity often serves as the key to unlocking innovative solutions and achieving your goals. In the realm of problem-solving, the Walt Disney Strategy by Robert Dilts stands out as a powerful and versatile technique. It draws inspiration from the…
Read MoreInterleaving effect – the better way to learn
What is the Interleaving effect? Even though this method is by far more superior over other learning methods, it is hardly used in schools. Keep on reading to find out why, or watch my video on this memory-boosting learning technique. Watch the video on the Interleaving effect and don’t forget to subscribe! If…
Read MoreStudy in different places for better long-term memory
How to improve your memory while studying? Whereas having the same workspace (e.g. your desk) is beneficial when you want to get into your study mode (for doing homework, writing your to-do list for the next day and so on), you might want to consider changing the context of your study situation when preparing for…
Read MoreMorning vs. Night person
Hello, I’m Alexandra, productivity coach and… night person! 😊 You might wonder… why you sometimes get more or less work done at a certain time of the day 🤔 Productivity depends on multiple factors: your stress level the topic you‘re working on the time of the day your biological clock The…
Read More💁🏻♀️ How to spend your STUDY BREAK 👍
Your study time and study break should be well-planned. That means, you should put some thoughts in how you organize your breaks when learning at home as well. What to do during your study break 👉 When taking breaks, AVOID SCREEN TIME. The time you spend on your phone or computer during your…
Read MoreRecognizing time thieves ⏱⏳
Besides the classic time thieves known amongst students, such as… interruptions internet your own thoughts chaos, disorder lack of motivation noise having no clear goal in mind … there are a number of “hidden” time thieves that I want you to be aware of! Do you ever notice any of the following…
Read MoreTruth be told…. 😇
I was not a big book nerd when I was in school. Especially when I was getting older, I noticed how I was still able to do certain literature assignments in class without having read the materials to the course. The truth is I lacked motivation and learned to get by without putting in much…
Read MoreMy life as a teacher
Today I wanted to tell you about my life as an teacher. After I graduated with a teaching degree in Psychology and EFL, I decided to travel for several years. During that time, I taught in three different countries, and it was an amazing experience. I also noticed how students everywhere seemed to have the…
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