by Gretchen | Dec 27, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Procrastination, Student Life
Do you ever notice that you are more likely to be more productive at certain times of the day and less productive at other times? I was just blown away by the self-awareness of one of my clients. Sixteen-year-olds, and especially boys, aren’t always known for...
by Gretchen | Dec 25, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, podcast, Student Life, Study Skills
There are seven different types of students, in Gretchen’s experience, each with different approaches to school and studying. As final exams approach, it’s a great opportunity to explore each type of student’s weaknesses in regards to studying, and...
by Gretchen | Dec 5, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Communication
Do you ever need to email your teachers because something they did or said is confusing, and you need clarification? One of the skills I work on with teenagers is how to communicate respectfully with teachers without sounding like you are blaming or accusing them....
by Gretchen | Nov 29, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Procrastination, Student Life
Do you ever have the strong, stubborn feeling that you just DON’T wanna do your homework? In a client session recently, a junior in high school reported in that she just couldn’t motivate herself to get her work done over the past weekend. When I...
by Gretchen | Nov 21, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life
Do you hate one (or more) of your classes? I don’t mean mild annoyance or frustration with difficulty. I mean absolute hatred of the subject you’re learning? One of my clients truly detested a subject area she was learning, and we worked hard this year to convince the...