Work Smarter, Not Harder: study tips psychology taught me

study in shorter intervals and take breaks (ie, 40 minutes studying and 20 minutes break)

during your break don’t watch tv or surf the internet. get outside if you can and go for a walk. or at least listen to some instrumental music and walk around your hall. or meditate or do some art. anything that doesn’t require super directed attention. this allows your attention to be replenished. it’s like a muscle and you gotta give it time to rest. tv doesn’t allow for that.

relate the information to yourself and your life. creating visual images will improve your memory.

when studying, take notes by hand and put them in your own words. generating material yourself will encode the material better in your brain, and you’ll remember it better

don’t just reread, rehearse! quiz yourself on the materials. if you use a visual image “memory palace” technique, walk yourself through it. you’re likely to remember information you’ve tested yourself on better.

organizing information into groups that make sense create more connections in your brain and allow you to remember things better. the more meaningful connections you make, the better.

make sure the last thing you do before bed is study. no phone, no netflix. your brain will process what you’ve just done while you sleep and this improve recall.

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Especially when it is a winning game! As an academic coach, using Fire Fan to motivate my students, has taught me so much about the joy of learning.

This is an amazing site! It is better than unicorns! Again, I for once an speechless- a rarity. Who knew there were actually blogs of students helping students dedicated to helping people study. What a perfect way for people who learn through processing via others to empower their learning. This is Awesome! May I share on my Website? Lulaedublog.org? @policyhunter @the-girlygeek I would give you full credit of course.

Free ‘Week at a Glance’ Planner Printables

I made myself some simple little weekly planners but I thought you guys might enjoy them too. They’re cute but still simplistic and feature sections for each day of the week, weekly goals, habit tracking, a quote of the week, deadlines, and any extra notes you may need to jot down. They’re available in 8 beautiful colours to suit your personal taste!

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Rose / Pink / Orange / Lemon / Lime / Mint / Icy Blue / Lilac

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Quick disclaimer: These printables are for personal use only, but may be edited for your own personal use. Please do not redistribute them without permission. 

I hope you guys find these useful! If so, feel free to tag me in a picture on tumblr with my @ or with #thegirlygeek, or on instagram with @the_girlygeek! I can’t wait to see how you use it! Feel free to let me know if you have any issues or questions, my inbox is always open. 😊

Catching up with friends, so fun! Hearing Lula's surprise that Chicago has two MLB teams, priceless! Now the little investigative reporter wants to know which is the 'Home of Chicago' she is accepting statements through insta on the matter... (at U.S. Cellular Field)

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Fire Fan! The Best Sports App

I use this for an impromptu homework and coaching club. Love for anyone to join! If you need a Fire Fan Account go to firefan.com?code=lula Or download it from the App store! It is like Fantasy Sports, Without the commitment-- make leagues or play in ours, you can even play against the pros (mvps) See you on the other side! You need to get in this league with me. The league name is Miss B's Download the FireFan app and come play. It's a blast! https://play.firefan.com/b1ea68

A great new contest for writing spells an awesome weekend for academics & my aspiring vlogger/writer @onelittlehippo I know it will be a harrowing tale of #animaladvocacyandrescue bc that is #howsherolls #kidwriters #empowerment #empowereducation #selfregulatedlearning #add #addca #academiccoaching #addcoach @additudemag @addcoachacademy #megamind @pragyesh.s12 (at Chicago, Illinois)

A great new contest for writing spells an awesome weekend for academics & my aspiring vlogger/writer @onelittlehippo I know it will be a harrowing tale of #animaladvocacyandrescue bc that is #howsherolls #kidwriters #empowerment #empowereducation #selfregulatedlearning #add #addca #academiccoaching #addcoach @additudemag @addcoachacademy #megamind @pragyesh.s12 (at Chicago, Illinois)

How can sugar and tech go together? What are the legal implications of this? How can tech be GOOD for your health? Check out our article Oh Sugar, Sugar, Tech & Health: Legal implications of such, Salty or Sweet? Due out later today for @Translegal.com Inspired by this article https://medium.com/@mytiyoapp/color-changing-tattoo-for-real-time-health-monitoring-4c999ef9cecf?source=linkShare-fe0b32624ab7-1497619084 @tiyoapp #legaltranslations #lawstudent #legalease #legalenglish #health #tech #healthtechnology #translation #xl8promote #translator #Technical #sworntranslations #studytime #Spanish #SouthAfrica #saturdaynight #professional #healthpolicy #diabetesawareness #diabetic #health #healthmonitoringdevice #healthlaw #healthlawandethics #healthlawandpolicy #healthlaws #preventativehealthcare #masteroflaw #mastersdegree #lawschool #translaw #HealthLLM #legaltranslation #lawyertobe one of the implications of this and for interesting health monitoring what a great article to read #llmnews @llmnews (at Chicago, Illinois)

I have no idea how to make this 'story into a photo,' but this is from @additudemag a great dictionary for those with #adhd #adhdlife #adhdawareness #adderall others are @addulting @addcoachacademy @susy_parker & so many more! @pragyesh.s12 & more! #academicstudy #academiccoaching #coaching #happy (at Chicago, Illinois)

Always a #miniteacher #loveoflearning #engagedlearning #makelearningfunagain #letthembelittle #earlychildhoodeducation for #everyage #equalsmotivated #learner #learnerstodayleaderstomorrow #rockin the #Wellies #rainbootseveryday @onelittlehippo #ericcarle #numberflashcards #simplythebest💯 (at Chicago, Illinois)

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Precalc Call To Action + @firefansports = Awesomely Engaged Students!

https://youtu.be/mcu6F2_f-T8 This post is sort of #Amazing! Why is it ever okay to say this is a true mystery. I have been #ADHD my entire life, I am well aware of my 'deficit,' It is highly unkind to ask if I took my #medication. Here is why, because if I did not it is because I could not get the old school physical-- as in paper peeps, yes, real, live paper from the provider's office to the pharmacy and then pick it up. The best is that you literally never know what reaction you are going to get. In an effort to reduce my dose, my doc split it into 2 doses. Every month, I am interrogated, hand over my license, explain why I have two scripts, two doses, then listen to the good faith dispensing speech while others ears are perked up and now know my medical history. I cringe because the #pharmacist and tech were too dense to lower their voice and enjoyed speaking so the entire waiting room could hear. Knowing that I will now need to apologize for taking the pharmacist's time, while not asking nor needing this lecture and wasting time. When the RX is ready, I go through the same charade. Yes, I have had to drive 3 h. because I moved & you do not ask for anything to be changed on a #category2. Yes, it takes a lot of time to set up new care, & I can't be without my medication. Hey all good, no worries, yes, I take Adderall. No, you may not have some. Yes, I am very reflective on my 'disease,' and frequently apologize for how others view it. No, actually I am not selfish. I actually would like to assist you, so you see I have value and stop thinking of me as 'diseased' because if you just stop focusing on my issue, I will work harder for you than anyone ever has, go into hyperfocus, and actually assist you. When you see this, yes, you will see I have value. Then, maybe we could stop discussing how 'diseased' I am and see that there is huge talent in this wiring of mine. It gives me mad empathy, #justicesensitivity or the desire for everyone to be treated #fairly, and no, it is not because I was wronged. But rather it is because I always worry about others' feelings. No, it is not because I am #codependent. It is bc I am #genuine, all bc I have ADD.

New to Tumbler, first time publishing with the Coschedule app, which I love!  I accidentally published early, and cannot edit.  Yikes, I sound like my mother.  Oh well.  If anyone can be of assistance let me know.