by Gretchen | Apr 25, 2019 | Academic Coaching, blog, Procrastination
Did you know that we make hundreds and hundreds of micro-decisions every day? These decisions can make or break a student! Recently I was talking to a 16 year old client about the tiny decisions he makes on a daily basis that result in lots of procrastination … and...
by Gretchen | Apr 18, 2019 | Academic Coaching, blog
Do you have finals coming up? Are you, or a student you love, overwhelmed with everything there is to do between now and the end of the semester? Recently I was overwhelmed with a big project. I noticed myself starting to stagnate and procrastinate, but then —...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2019 | blog, note-taking
Do you struggle to take notes during lectures? Last week I shared a quick tip about how to create your own “secret code” so that you can write less while still capturing all the information you need. This week I provide a different tip, brought to me by my...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2019 | blog, note-taking
Do you ever struggle to write down everything the teacher is saying during a lecture? If so, then you’re totally normal! It’s virtually impossible to write down everything! One of my clients has been working really hard trying to write everything down, and...
by Gretchen | Apr 4, 2019 | blog, Communication, For Parents
Parents, are you driven to anxiety whenever you check your students’ grades online? Students, do your parents ambush you with bad news after they’ve checked your grades? I’ve noticed that one of the biggest sources of frustration between parent and...
by Gretchen | Apr 4, 2019 | blog, Communication, For Parents
Students, are you annoyed by the way your parents talk to you sometimes (or, who are we kidding, much of the time)? Parents, do you know you can be annoying, but haven’t quite figured out where the line is between begin vigilant and giving your kid...
