Finish this sentence, “If you ask bad questions, you’ll get? Yes, bad answers! Asking the right type of questions to solve a problem or a challenge will help you discover what I call “your next best step”. At times there may not be a solution to a problem or challenge, at least not one you […]

When you change your negative thinking you look for the good in your life more so. Your communication becomes more positive and your focus is on your strengths rather than your weaknesses. In a better positive state not only do you learn quicker and easier but your relationships and other areas of your life improve. […]

We are all different in the way we prefer to learn. Some students like to work in groups, and others prefer to work alone. Some students like to discuss things over Skype or messenger and some like to work together in person. There is a reason why we have the saying ‘two heads are better […]

There are many things students can do to develop their own critical thinking skills.  Critical thinking is your ability to think clearly and rationally, reflecting and developing your thoughts. Sometimes we can get a bit lazy with our thinking and we only consider things at a superficial level. Here are some things you can do […]

When you feel stressed where do you feel that? Most people respond with, “I feel stress in my back or my shoulders or chest. As with any emotion we experience stress in our bodies and that’s why remedial massage can help reduce stress. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is another easy body relaxation exercise to reduce […]

FIND OUT FAST: Be very clear what you need to learn and what will be tested. It is impossible to start your study until you are sure what you have to know. Find out as much as you can too about the exam format and the style of questions. Don’t be afraid to ask your […]

9 Strategies to help you achieve your personal best What’s your definition of a winner? People or teams that consistently achieve their personal best because they are always looking to improve – that’s my definition of a “winner”. Unfortunately there is a myth that “winners” achieve results easily – that they have something special or […]

Why the stories you tell yourself, about yourself can change your life! Stories we tell ourselves? Yes, if you pay attention you’ll notice that every human being runs mental stories about the world, other people, the weather, the list goes on and on. This “self- talk” can be around gratitude or appreciation of the good […]

Every year students are encouraged to set goals for the year. But we don’t always explain why setting goals is important. Research has shown that people who set goals (and use them effectively) not only perform better, but suffer from less stress and anxiety and are happier and more satisfied with life. In 1953 a […]

Should you listen to music when studying? In an ideal world we would probably say no music while doing schoolwork except classical baroque / instrumental music which actually can help your memory by getting the brain into a relaxed state. But a good compromise is as follows. If the work is not very difficult, and […]