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Ways to Improve Your Learning and Study Skills
Studying is something everyone knows they have to do in order to succeed in school. What you might not know is how to study effectively. You may have different strategies that work for you, or maybe you are here to learn some new ones, but whether you are trying to improve your skills or learn new ones, you came to the right place. Here are some tips to help you study and remember information better. Writing by Hand: The benefits of writing with a pen on paper can help improve your memory, creativity, and lower your stress. Since the act of...
read moreThe Power of Happiness
Investing in your own happiness should be a priority for everyone. Having a positive mindset leads to you being overall happier, but there are so many other effects on your body. The benefits of expressing happiness and positivity can be either physical or mental. Benefits: Mentally, your creativity and problem-solving skills will improve over time since by having a positive and open mind, you aren’t letting negativity block your thoughts so you will be able to do a lot more creative thinking. Happiness has also been shown to help combat...
read moreYOUR BRAIN AND YOU
The brain does A LOT more than you think it does. It takes care of your physical body and tells it when to walk, run, breathe, and keep a heart rate. It flexes its muscles to learn, keep tight of memories, and control emotions. The brain also makes you-well- YOU! It has a personality, it has goals, and sometimes it wants a break to have fun. The downsides to the brain are that it knows exactly how to make you hurt inside, and that is normal. There are ups and downs to mental health. It may seem that there is no one to turn to for help, but...
read moreHow and Why You Should Practice Mindfulness
First, let’s talk about the different benefits of practicing mindfulness. If you’re in high school or even college, sometimes your emotions can be all over the place due to so many different factors, and practicing mindfulness can help you think through your emotions before you act on them. Taking a second to collect your thoughts can be very beneficial because you might stop yourself from saying something you didn’t mean that could possible hurt your friend’s feelings or something that could get you in trouble with your parents or teachers....
read moreRunning Or Walking Your Way To Happiness
We know that exercise is good for our bodies, but did you know it also help our minds? Scientists have found that regular exercise, one that really gets your heart pounding usually called cardio, has been shown to decrease overall levels of tension, elevate and stabilize mood, improve sleep, and improve self-esteem. About five minutes of cardio, we begin to stimulate anti-anxiety effects. But it can be hard to know where to start, and how to stay on track. Exercise for Stress and Anxiety put together some quick tips to help get you going....
read moreCinema Therapy: How We Can Use Movies To Learn More About Ourselves
Everyone has that one movie they could watch over and over again. Whether it’s a comedy or a love story, action or thriller, there is just that one storyline that always makes us feel better. Well, have you ever wondered why that is? According to Birgit Wolz, PhD., MFT, “Cinematherapy can be a powerful catalyst for healing and growth… {it} allows us to use the effect of imagery, plot, music, etc. in films on our psyche for insight, inspiration, emotional release or relief, and natural change.” When we watch movies, whether we’re...
read moreDoodling Your Way to That “A”
Do you have notebooks, worksheets, planners filled with doodles? Ever thought about why you do this, or why when you are doodling you seem to be able to pay attention more? Well according to this article put together by Canva, there are countless reasons as to how doodling affects our brains about why it is actually good for us. We give the basics below, but for a more in-depth look at each reason, be sure to read what Canva has to say. Doodling stops your brain from slipping into a default state A default state is when we are...
read moreYour Brain on Music
We all have that one genre of music that’s our go to – we prefer to listen to “Best Day Of My Life” By American Authors on repeat, but that’s just us. But, did you know, the different effects music can have on your brain depends upon the genre you prefer to listen to? According to this article, each genre of music can help us in its own way based upon where in our brain it activates. Soothing music like Jazz helps us destress and has healing powers. Upbeat music releases endorphins which makes us happy and increases our...
read moreCommunity Resources to Help Write Your Way Into That Dream School
College admissions requirements, especially those pesky essay questions, got you feeling a little like this? Do the words “tell me a little bit about yourself” suddenly cause you to forget every superpower you have or exciting thing you have ever done? Well, don’t stress, we have all been there. And there are resources in your community that can help. Ilinois Wesleyan University’s (IWU) Writing Center is the one-stop shop for all your writing needs! Would you like help with application essays for college?...
read moreNapping Your Way to Success
It’s a fact that short naps in the afternoon can help to increase learning and memory, improve reasoning and problem solving skills, and even put us in a better mood. Study after study will confirm that. But often time they don’t give suggestions on how to nap. via GIPHY Here are just some suggestions from Casper, visit the link to find out more tips for the best nap you’ve ever had, as well as learn more about how napping can help improve our minds throughout the day. Time it for 20 minutes 20 minutes allows us to feel rested...
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