by Gretchen | Jan 19, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Hey there! No one wants to “get stuck,” but it happens to all of us! The question is, how long do you let yourself stay stuck trying to figure something out on your own before you shift gears or ask for help? I think most of us let ourselves stay stuck for...
by Gretchen | Dec 28, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Hiya! Before the new year starts, I thought it might be nice to talk about another strategy you can use when school resumes making studying not only less lonely but also more effective. Sound good? Have you tried having a study buddy? Research has shown that...
by Gretchen | Dec 31, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life
Do you struggle to connect with your teachers? Does it feel like they are scary strangers to you, rather than friends, mentors and cheerleaders? In today’s video I tell you about a conversation I had recently with a client who is a junior in high school. Every...
by Gretchen | Dec 12, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life
We’re smack dab in the middle of our winter holidays right now! I know you want to simply relax, and I want you to, too. I ALSO want to encourage you to consider doing one or more of these small tasks. This is a great time to organize your life, so that you can...
by Gretchen | Nov 20, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life, Study Skills
Do you usually wait for the teacher to hand out a study guide before you start studying? Are you a frustrated parent who’d really LIKE your student to be studying regularly but they keep on saying, “The teacher hasn’t handed out a study guide...