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…

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Study 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…

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Morning 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…

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💁🏻‍♀️ 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…

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Recognizing 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…

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Truth be told…. 😇

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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…

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My life as a teacher

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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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My high school years

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If you had known me in high school…   … you would know: I was a Genius! 🤓   What do my high school friends say? 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…

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Recognizing stress triggers 🙇

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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…

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