Do you remember when you crammed for an exam? How do you think were you able to learn at a short time and under so much pressure? The answer to these questions has long eluded neuroscientists. Exactly how the brain works has been a baffling question to many until recently. It … [Read more...] about Why Stress Can Be Beneficial for Learning
Why Yoga is Excellent for Relieving Stress
One of the best activities for managing stress is Yoga. Yoga is a form of breathing exercises and postures, originating from early Hindu teachings. Many throughout the world now practice this ancient art, both for the psychological and health benefits of Yoga. Yoga benefits … [Read more...] about Why Yoga is Excellent for Relieving Stress
6 Ways to Beat Procrastination
We all procrastinate at one point or another----and some of us take it a step further and make it a habit. I was one of those. I used to love the idea of studying for a test and working on my business---but when it came time to actually take action, nothing would get done. … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Beat Procrastination
How to Prepare and Study for a Test
Tests bring out the anxiety in the calmest of students. Pre-exam jitters, last-minute cramming, blanking out, and especially failing are all legitimate fears to have. However, by using these simple techniques, you can approach any test feeling well-prepared and confident – … [Read more...] about How to Prepare and Study for a Test
The Importance of Knowing Yourself
It has been said that people who are depressed are secret realists. They see the horrors of the world almost too clearly, as life has a tendency to be traumatic and unfair perhaps more often than we care to admit. How can we expect to live in a world of sorrow and injustice and … [Read more...] about The Importance of Knowing Yourself