by Gretchen | Nov 17, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Did you catch my video last week where I talked about the theme for November? For some of us who have finals after the holiday break, it’s the semester slog, while for others, it’s the home stretch as the semester is coming to a close. And for some of us,...
by Gretchen | Nov 10, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Hey, there! So, how are you? If you’re freaking out, you’re not alone! It’s November and everyone’s freaking out. But we aren’t all freaking out for the same reason or in the same ways.In my experience, there are three kinds of freak-outs...
by Gretchen | Nov 2, 2021 | Academic Coaching
I’ll bet at this time in the semester, whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, you could use some self-care in your life right now…amirite?Today’s video is a bit longer than usual (nine minutes and six seconds), and it’s all about...
by Gretchen | Oct 26, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Ever feel like success just takes waaay too darn long? You’re not alone! And you’re not wrong—success can take a seemingly long time. That’s what today’s video is all about. I tell you three stories about “slow success” — one...
by Gretchen | Oct 20, 2021 | Academic Coaching
I’m doing today’s video from my bed. Why? Because it’s what I like to call “sh*t hits the fan” month, and I just don’t want to deal. Do you have days like that, too? I’ll bet you do! Watch this three minute and twelve-second...
by Gretchen | Oct 13, 2021 | Academic Coaching
We sometimes forget that when we learn effective study and time-management skills, those things can help us throughout our lives–not just in school.Today’s video is about exactly that–how one student was able to use his note-taking skills outside of...
by Gretchen | Oct 5, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Have you ever found yourself wishing you just magically understood what you’re being taught in school? I keep a magic wand on my desk. It’s fun and playful, but the magic I teach my students goes deeper than what a magic wand can accomplish. And, one of my...
by Gretchen | Sep 29, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Do you have a “mean” teacher? I know several students who feel the same way!When you’re in this situation, it might feel like there’s little you can do to change it…but I have one student who took action and got great results!Want to know...
by Gretchen | Sep 22, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Managing one’s time and keeping up with daily commitments is one of the toughest things that students and adults struggle with. In today’s tip, I share a strategy students can use to make sure they always know where they need to be and what they need to be...
by Gretchen | Sep 14, 2021 | Academic Coaching
The school year is well underway, and I am seeing the same problem everywhere I look. Whether I’m working with students or with educators, we all seem to have one big issue in common…and it involves the skill that I believe is the hardest to...
by Gretchen | Sep 8, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Today we’re “starting with the end in mind” and talking about final exams–specifically, my favorite technique for studying throughout the semester so you ROCK your final exams! This is a powerful technique that works for any subject and will...
by Gretchen | Aug 31, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Don’t you love it when someone confesses they don’t know something? Does it help you feel freer to not know things, too?In this video, I confess that when I first started my coaching biz, there was a big term I knew little about. Watch today’s video...
by Gretchen | Aug 24, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Did you choose to read this post because of that crazy subject line?WHAT?! Did I really just say you should stop doing your best in school?Yes, I did…and I mean it, whether you’re a student or an educator.Check out this four-minute and two-second video for the full...
by Gretchen | Aug 18, 2021 | Academic Coaching
School is starting again, and the transition can be tough. Amidst all the visible and obvious changes happening–like setting alarms to wake up early, packing lunches, fitting all the school activities into family life, and oh, yeah, homework–there can be...
by Gretchen | Aug 11, 2021 | Academic Coaching
As we’re preparing for a new school year, I thought it would be fun to offer you some fast wisdom on what I think can help you succeed this year–whether you’re a student, educator, or parent!I call it The 7 “Do Its!” and 1...
by Gretchen | Aug 4, 2021 | Academic Coaching
It’s August – how did that happen?I hope you’ve had an awesome summer so far!What I’ve realized from my own experiences and from talking with friends is that no matter how well things might be going, you’re probably also dealing with some...
by Gretchen | Jul 28, 2021 | Academic Coaching
If you’ve been keeping up with my summer video series where I’ve been examining what anti-boring means alongside several other words I’ve been learning more about and building into my business…this is the video that helps pull it all...
by Gretchen | Jul 21, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Have you been following along with my summer video series where I’ve been unpacking some of the words I use regularly in my business…along with some new words I’m just beginning to use?Last week we talked about de-stressifying school by de-centering...
by Gretchen | Jul 14, 2021 | Academic Coaching
A couple weeks ago, I started looking more deeply at what some of the words I use in my business mean. I started with the word “anti-boring”…which makes sense as I often refer to myself as the Anti-Boring Approach Coach.Today, I’m taking on...
by Gretchen | Jul 7, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Did you see my earlier video where I started digging into what I mean when I say my study tool kit is anti-boring? (If not, you can find it here….) Were you intrigued?If you were–and maybe even if you weren’t!–I think you’ll be even more...
