Posts Tagged ‘overcome learning blocks’
Interleaving 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 MoreWhy you should study in different places if you want to memorize long-term!
While 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 a test. Test preparation vs. work…
Read MoreMorning vs. Night person
You might wonder… …why you sometimes get more or less work done at a certain time of the day 🤔 That depends on: ✅ your stress level ✅ the topic you‘re working on ✅ the time of the day ✅ your biological clock The truth is… you‘re not going to be productive…
Read More💁🏻♀️ How to spend your STUDY BREAK 👍
Your study time should be well-planned. That means, you should put some thoughts in how you organize your breaks when learning at home as well. 👉 When taking breaks, AVOID SCREEN TIME. The time you spend on your phone or computer during your break literally erases what you just learned from your memory.…
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…
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. 🤭 I lacked motivation and learned to get by without putting in much effort. …
Read MoreMy life as a 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 same troubles. As a teacher and academic coach, students and parents would…
Read MoreMy high school years
If you had known me in high school… … you would know: I was a Genius! 🤓 If you ask my friends from school about the way I studied for tests, they will all tell you that I was a genius❗️ A GENIUS IN LEARNING STUFF BY HEART! I did not…
Read MoreRecognizing stress triggers 🙇
Did you know that stress can show in many different ways⁉️ Observe yourself❗️ Many students report the following reasons for their stress: 1️⃣ deadlines 2️⃣ wanting to do too many things at once 3️⃣ not being able to say “NO” to friends Just because you WANT to do more, doesn’t mean you’re gaining more quality…
Read MoreHow to declutter bad habits🧹
Are you sometimes seeing slow process in your studying ⁉️ We all have bad habits that keep us from being more productive. Let’s look at them more closely.🤓 Try and think of your habits, school- or work-related, as well as personal. I‘m sure you can sort your habits into good 👍 and bad…
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