College Student Success Podcast

Overview:

* Mind mapping for your career* Also referred to as Vision boarding* Visual depiction of how the different big pieces of your life fit together (Major, minor, job, internship, volunteer, certificates, training, side hustles, hobbies/passions, research, brand building, pieces of your developing network* Plan for individual advancement* Can use whiteboard/post-its, or just draw with pencil/paper* How often should I look at/update my vision board?* What to do with things that don’t fit

Housekeeping:

If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.

Email me at: [email protected]

The Official Podcast Website

Follow the podcast on Twitter

Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far!

Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive!

Ace Your Online Class Update: No longer free to public, but podcast listeners will never pay for this course! Email me and I’ll get you a code to sign up for free.

Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: [email protected]

Overview:

* Welcome back! Fall 2020 Semester is here!* Online learning, Zoom is here to stay* All recent articles re: Zoom target teachers, not students* Difference between synchronous/asynchronous online courses* This is a Meta-episode → Learning how to learn* Following these strategies will work no matter the format of class

Interview with Chase DiMarco

Prioritizing/Planning

* The Pareto Principle* Strategies for using a planner, To-Do list* Urgency vs. Importance

Study Skills

* Value of re-reading notes* Memory strategies to improve studying effectiveness* How can a lecture recording/transcript be useful? 

Health/Wellness

* How important is a routine when it comes to learning/studying?* Developing healthy routines, importance of self-awareness* Useful apps* Books about routine/habit* The Power of Habit * Atomic Habits

Housekeeping:

* Learn more about Chase at FreeMedEd.org and The Medical Mnemonist Podcast* Mensa Lecture referenced during interview* If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.* Email me at: [email protected]* The Official Podcast Website* Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or* Follow the podcast on Twitter* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far!* Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive!* Ace Your Online Class Update: No longer free to public, but podcast listeners will never pay for this course! Email me and I’ll get you a code to sign up for free. * Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: [email protected]*

* This is copy of a recent interview I did with Jack Spriko, a former guest of mine on this show. This past week I went on his show to talk about managing and improving your mental health. The talk is from a preparedness standpoint, and not limited to a discussion about college student mental health.* Housekeeping:* If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.* Email me at: [email protected]* The Official Podcast Website* Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or* Follow the podcast on Twitter* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far!* Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive! * Ace Your Online Class UpdateNo longer free to public, but podcast listeners will never pay for this course!Use coupon code CSSP2020 when you check out and it should be free. This offer is good for the first 10 students that sign up over the next month. If you are unable to access the course for free please let me know and I’ll work with you! * Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: [email protected]

* Key Info for this Podcast:  * Dissertation Update* Passion, Value, Leverage, Accountability, Sustainability (PVLAS) revisited* Leveraging opportunity vs. surviving, what will fall look like?* Remote learning self-assessment* Living arrangements* Internship planning* Replicating what’s missing from online learning* Video chat study groups* Professor’s virtual office hours* Accountability partner* Ace Your Online Class Update* No longer free to public, but podcast listeners will never pay for this course! * Use coupon code CSSP2020 when you check out and it should be free. This offer is good for the first 10 students that sign up over the next month. If you are unable to access the course for free please let me know and I’ll work with you!* Housekeeping:* If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.* Email me at: [email protected]* The Official Podcast Website* Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or* Follow the podcast on Twitter* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far!* Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive! * Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: [email protected]

* Key Info for this Podcast:  * In this episode I discuss my dissertation topic, (College Re-Entry for Students with Mental Health Issues who leave school for reasons related to relapse) as well as some practical info if you’re approaching the dissertation phase of your degree. * Important links for today’s Episode:* Fountain House College Re-Entry Program* Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Niteo Program* Housekeeping:* If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out. * Email me at: [email protected] * The Official Podcast Website* Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or * Follow the podcast on Twitter* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far! * Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive! Totally free. * Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: [email protected]

* Key Info for this Podcast:  * In this episode I discuss my recent medical recovery, and discuss ideas for future podcasts. * Important links for today’s Episode:* Dr. Christopher’s Bone & Tissue Ointment * Book I discuss that helped me: Performance Without Pain * Naval Ravikant: Twitter Handle * Housekeeping:* If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out. * Email me at: [email protected] * The Official Podcast Website* Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or * Follow the podcast on Twitter* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far! * Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive! Totally free. * Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: [email protected]

* Key Info for this Podcast*  Update on my winter break, goal achievement * Online Learning, focus on Engagement * What is engagement? * Compare to traditional class * With instructor * With other students * Why does it matter? * Consider environment * Tangible (location) * Intangible (peers) * OLC Accelerate 2018: What did I come away with? * Keynote was awesome! * Dr. Jane McGonigal * Importance/value of today’s games, how they might inform us of what online learning will look like in the future * Everyone’s a potential ally * Abundance philosophy* Peer-to-peer network * Trading of items * Sharing achievements * Engagement is what you put into it (learners and instructors). * The actual assignments are the direct method for engaging. * Teachers —> Stop it with the “Week #1 Icebreaker, then links/document repository for rest of semester” * Put some soul into your course! * Leave a piece of yourself in the assignment * Show the students a little of who you are * Students —> It’s on you to make the community happen (if you want it) if the teacher is unwilling * Initiate the engagement * Through the LMS * Email * Study group (video conferencing) * Shared Google Doc * Group text (What’s App) * Meeting up locally on campus * My examples * Wellness & Recovery course * FOTW example

Important links for today’s Episode

* Older Episode I Did About Online Learning (#49)* Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate 2018 Conference* Information about Dr. Jane McGonigal, awesome Keynote speaker!* * Mine and Dr. Ann Murphy’s OLC Presentation

Housekeeping: 

* If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.

* Email me at: [email protected]

* The Official Podcast Website* Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or

* Follow the podcast on Twitter* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far!

* Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning ...

Key Info for this Podcast:  Join Tara and I today as we hear her recovery story, find out strategies Tara has used to help foster her recovery, and listen to how Tara landed an awesome job that she loves.

* Important links for today’s Episode:* NAMI National Organization Website https://www.nami.org/# * In the US, there are state/local NAMI chapters in many parts of the country as well * NAMI – In Our Own Voice * American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website

Housekeeping: 

* If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.

* Email me at: [email protected]

* The Official Podcast Website* Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or

* Follow the podcast on Twitter* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far!

* Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive! Totally free.

* Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: [email protected]

Key Info for this Podcast: 

From a Salon.com article 

10 Simple Steps to a Happier You

1. GIVING (Occupational dimension)

Do things for others.

2. RELATING (Social dimension)

Connect with people.

3. EXERCISING (Physical dimension)

Take care of your body.

4. APPRECIATING (Environmental dimension)

Notice the world around you.

5. TRYING OUT (Intellectual dimension)

Keep learning new things.

6. DIRECTION (All dimensions)

Have goals to look forward to.

7. RESILIENCE (Emotional dimension#1)

Find ways to bounce back.

8. EMOTION (Emotional dimension#2)

Take a positive approach.

9. ACCEPTANCE (Emotional dimension#3)

Be comfortable with who you are.

10. MEANING (Spiritual dimension)

Be part of something bigger.

It appears we are missing a step that maps on to financial wellness.

I’m proposing to add in Step 11. DOCUMENT (Financial dimension)

Track the areas of your life that you want to change. This may take the form of a journal for your thoughts, a financial budget, a weight log, food diary, etc. Embrace the adage “What gets measured gets managed.”

Important Links for Today’s Episode:

* The Salon article – https://www.success.com/10-simple-steps-to-a-happier-you/

* 8 Dimensions of Wellness – https://cpr.bu.edu/living-well/eight-dimensions-of-wellness/

* “What Gets Measured Gets Managed” – https://athinkingperson.com/2012/12/02/who-said-what-gets-measured-gets-managed/

Housekeeping:

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If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.

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Email me at: [email protected]

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The Official Podcast Website

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Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or

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Follow the podcast on Twitter

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Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far!

*

Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive! Totally free.

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Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today,

Hi Everyone! So happy to be back recording again.

Key Info for this Podcast: 

* Triangulation

* What is it?

* Mathematical technique

* Statistical technique

* What do you use it for?

* Navigation

* News, what is the truth?

* Narrow down what to explore further

* How do you triangulate?

* Look for life patterns

* Notice elements/concepts that repeat across different walks of life

* This is the universe trying to point you in the right direction

Books I read/am reading this summer

* Growth Mindset (Research on Grit, talking with colleague, experience with son)

* Principles: Ray Dalio (Carter Thomas, news about new book, FB news, LI connection)

* Jordan Peterson 12 Rules of Life (Vin Armani, reddit, Twitter, Taleb)

Close w/ talk about accountability

I’m looking for someone to interview about first episode psychosis (FEP). Email me if you know anyone!

Important Links from Today’s Episode:

Carol Dweck’s The Growth Mindset https://alexvermeer.com/why-your-mindset-important/

Ray Dalio’s Principles https://fourminutebooks.com/principles-summary/

Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_Rules_for_Life

Accountability site I mentioned (free): https://www.getmotivatedbuddies.com/

Housekeeping:

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If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.

*

Email me at: [email protected]

*

The Official Podcast Website

*

Visit the podcast’s Facebook page! or

*

Follow the podcast on Twitter

*

Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, or Google Play. A rating and/or review would also really help out the show and allow new listeners to discover it. Thanks for all the reviews so far!

*

Looking for help on how to become a better online student in college? Try my course, Ace Your Online Class, available on Udemy. It’s got lots of tips and strategies on how to not only survive learning online in today’s college environment, but thrive! Totally free.

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Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: [email protected]