Self-improvement. The term alone might make you think of endless to-do lists, strict routines, and more stress than actual improvement. While it does need commitment, passion and discipline, self-improvement SHOULD NOT feel like a chore. Being harsh on yourself doesn’t guarantee results, because a big part of succeeding is enjoying the process. Stick around, and […]
A big issue amongst many students is with motivating themselves to get work done. You know, that question: “How do I make myself feel like doing the thing I need to do?” What if I told you right now that motivation doesn’t work? Don’t believe me? Read on to find out more. TABLE OF CONTENTS […]
I’ve been putting off a lot lately: getting back to that book, ukulele practice, and this blog. My mind has been so caught up with work, I’ve hardly stopped to think about anything else. I think we all need that moment, to just stop and consider where we’re at with everything. We often get so […]
We all have to admit that procrastination is our arch-enemy, despite how fun it may be taking a break from studying for a while…or two hours. Yep, every student will agree that it’s the sort of habit invading our study routines. When it comes to conquering procrastination, there are several ways, but the simplest and most […]
I want to share a simple, but effective strategy that can turn into a great daily routine. It’s the Ivy Lee Method. TABLE OF CONTENTS History Method Why it works ‘How to use the Ivy Lee method’ infographic- FREE Download (.pdf)
I came across the principle of Parkinson’s Law last week. I read about it on a post called ‘Parkinson’s Law: Why You Keep Procrastinating that Task’ on the self-improvement blog Gen-i. “Parkinson’s Law states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” Not having enough time is really, a myth. The fact is […]