Over the last decade or so, there has been a work-life balance vs work-life integration debate brewing everywhere from the classroom to the boardroom. The influx of new technologies and changing dynamics in the workplace has fundamentally altered the lives of all of us. It makes us wonder if balance is even achievable? And if […]
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You have probably heard about the flow state before if you’ve made it this far in your educational journey. The flow state is that state of being in which you can be your most productive without having to consciously achieve it. It gets easier to do the better it is you are at whatever you’re […]
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A habit tracker can be a valuably simple tool in helping you get rid of bad habits and set new ones. Some of you may immediately go looking for the latest cool design in the App Store when you decide to habit-track. Others could break out the paper and hand-draw a chart like you see […]
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In a recent posting on his Study Hacks Blog, the great productivity expert Cal Newport asked a question that we should all be asking ourselves from time to time. Students especially. The question: what would happen if we slowed down? It’s a testament to how fast-paced our society is that the question would even be […]
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Adulting skills are the new catchphrase for what used to be known as “growing up.” Unfortunately, the need to learn adulting skills is no longer something that you, as a college student, have to worry about alone. Many adults don’t know anything about it, or could be a lot better at it anyway. Don’t wait […]
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Whether you’re starting your first job or entering a new position, navigating the workplace can be tough. The first weeks of employment are often spent adjusting to your new surroundings and understanding your coworkers, and it helps you have a set of office survival skills that you can depend on and grow from. It’s also […]
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An academic discipline is more than just a series of related classes. That’s all it may seem like at first, but you will realize it’s your entire future as you move up the educational ladder. In this article, we give you 10 tips to move further and further down the rabbit hole of your academic […]
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The Stoplight Study Technique is one that we don’t feel gets enough attention. This simple yet brilliantly visual tactic is so easy to set up, and it helps grow your understanding in a variety of topics. In this article, we will take a deeper dive into what that means, how to use it, and why […]
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Many times the master list vs to-do list debate can be confusing as people use them interchangeably to describe what their plans are. Those plans could be for a given day, week, subject matter, or individual assignment. Regrettably, we’ve even found ourselves making the comparison a time or two over the years. However, there are […]
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How do you know if you’re ready for college? This is a question that many high school students wrestle with more and more as they get closer to graduation. It’s not always the easiest thing, but it’s something with which you must grapple. In this article, we will be looking at 12 signs that you […]
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