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The Secret to Success: Tools, Teams, and Routines

February 4, 2019

Motivation, Parents, Procrastination, Productivity, Routines, Siblings, Strategic Advantage, Study Groups, Study Skills, Teachers, Teams, Toolbox

We all need three things to get things done effectively. We need the correct tools, helpful teams, and robust routines. When all three of these are in place we can accomplish a lot more with less stress. Tools The more tools students have in their toolbox the faster and more effectively they can study. Students who have access to a large number of study tools can be strategic. They can match the tool and their approach to the type of quiz,…

Pre-crastination: Optimizing Breaks

November 19, 2018

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Anxiety, Balance, Habits, Homework, Motivation, Precrastination, Procrastination, Productivity, Studying, Systems

While most of us lean towards procrastination there is a subset of the population who are pre-crastinators. These individuals feel a deep desire to finish their work as quickly as possible. For more background information please see this video on the differences between pre-crastination and procrastination. Because pre-crastinators need to finish their work they are willing to start immediately but often rush through their work they need a different type of work routine. Watch the video below to see a cleaver way pre-crastinators can use…

What is Pre-crastination?

November 5, 2018

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Anxiety, Habits, Motivation, Precrastination, Procrastination, Projects

We talk a lot about Procrastination, specifically how it impacts our abilities to get things done. There is another set of behaviors called Pre-crastination that is less common but often has similar effects. Watch the video to find out more about Pre-crastination and how to circumvent the blind spots it creates. Like 0

Note Taking Template: Literature

August 20, 2018

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Note Taking, Organization, Procrastination, Writing

I have created a note-taking template that students can use to help guide their literature reading so they can write a thoughtful and polished essay with less stress. Using this template as students read will help them avoid time-consuming strategies such as re-reading to find relevant quotes or flipping through a mountain of sticky notes throughout the book. I have included additional lists and reflective questions to help students jump-start their reading and writing process Using a template can help students…

Review: My Class Tracker – College

July 2, 2018

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Goals, Habits, Homework, Planners, Procrastination, Product Review, Study Skills

Do you need a planner for college? My Class Tracker has introduced a College version of their student planner. The college version reflects the unique needs of college students. The College version of My Class Tracker can help students plan ahead, manage their time, increase their study skills, prevent procrastination, and help them achieve their goals. Like 0

Planners: A Strategic Advantage

June 25, 2018

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Anxiety, Balance, Goals, Homework, Organization, Planners, Procrastination, Productivity, Projects, Study Skills, Technology

As I work with students, I have noticed that the use of planners has started to become less frequent. When I was young planners were the go-to organization tool for students. I think that the shift away from paper planners is a result of more assignments being put online. Online systems are a great way for students to track their homework, but they have limitations. There is a strategic advantage to using a planner in conjunction with online systems. Planners…

Build Your Team

March 12, 2018

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Getting Unstuck, Habits, Motivation, Procrastination, Productivity, Teams, Technology

Many students believe that they must push through school entirely on their own. While students need to do their own independent work they should build a team that can help them navigate the social and academic aspects of High School. Every student’s team will be different and may change over time as their needs shift and their independence grows. Because teams are so personalized, it is vital to help students identify who is already apart of their team, and who they…