by Gretchen | Dec 27, 2014 | Academic Coaching, Procrastination
I hope you’re enjoying your time off, and aren’t secretly stressed out because of homework and/or studying that needs to be done! Recently, a client and I chatted about how to have time for work AND fun over the holidays, and I thought I’d pass along...
by Gretchen | Dec 20, 2014 | Academic Coaching, Procrastination
Is getting started on a big project a problem for you, or a student you know? I definitely have trouble initiating hard tasks, so I have a lot of empathy for my clients who struggle with this, too. Here’s one trick I use that is proven to get me over that...
by Gretchen | Mar 11, 2014 | Academic Coaching, Procrastination
Are you sick and tired of promising yourself you will FINALLY (insert new habit here), but then never following through? Me too! For years I’ve been trying to “hack my habits,” but only some of them stick. Enter: The Tiny Habit, which turbo-charged my...
by Gretchen | Nov 12, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Procrastination
So many teens come to me distraught about how much they procrastinate! They always reveal it quietly, shamefully, as if procrastination is a huge sin. But what if procrastination isn’t all bad?! What if — in fact — there are some gifts to be found...
by Gretchen | Oct 1, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Organization, Procrastination
Homework. Blech. No one likes it. Especially on weekends. So how should students manage their time during their precious weekend time? When is the best time to do homework, and when is the best time to relax? In my experience, most students want to save their homework...
by Gretchen | Sep 17, 2012 | Academic Coaching, For Parents, Procrastination
Every year when I meet with new coaching clients, parents complain that their kids don’t manage time well. I often ask: how do you model time management to your teen?! Parents can usually tell me what their personal method of managing their calendar is like....
