Modern human life is busy. We pack our schedules to the max and then spend our days rushing from one activity to the next. Our brains, unfortunately, didn’t evolve in such a fast-paced environment, so it’s difficult to handle. Modern life can be hectic, even frantic.| Northwest Educational Services
“To err is human.” –Alexander Pope| Northwest Educational Services
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Contents hide Realism Process vs Character Who is judging? How do I look? vs Am I improving? What do you think of me? vs What do I think of myself? Mistakes are bad. vs Mistakes are good. Successful people are competition. vs Successful people are role models. We Can Do It Works Cited Image Credits Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Take a Breather Academic Value Make Recovery a Habit Works Cited Image Credit Modern human life is busy. We pack our schedules to the max and then spend our days rushing from one activity to the next. Our brains, unfortunately, didn’t evolve in such a fast-paced environment, so it’s difficult to handle. Modern Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Working Memory Mental Math 6/7 ÷ 9/4 = 6/7 x 4/9 = (6×4)/(7×9) Why We Write Organization and Planning Adults Leave the Rocks Behind Works Cited Image Credits After six miles of trekking uphill, we had finally made it to the top of the mountain. Sitting to rest our feet, Lars and I Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Intelligence, Productivity, and Creativity “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” ―David Allen A Toolkit of Reminders Modeling Habits Perhaps the most common error in strategy students commit is relying on memory rather than relying on reminders. Students aren’t the only ones making this mistake, of course. Adults also rely too Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Everyone knows intrinsic motivation is better, but few parents know how to support its development. Here's how.| Northwest Educational Services
Table of Contents hide 1. Pick One 2. Start Small 3. Go All In 4. Make a Clear Plan of Action 5. Use Reminders 6. Track Your Effort 7. Only Tell Others Strategically 8. Envision a Better Future 9. Use a Coach Happy New Year! The holiday parties are over, the cookies have been eaten,… Read More »9 Ways to Actually Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution| Becoming Better
Loving-kindness meditation is a practice that anyone can use to become happier and more compassionate. Learn how here.| Becoming Better
Contents hide “To err is human.” –Alexander Pope Being Realistic Permission to be Imperfect “No human has ever been perfect. You’re not going to be the first.” –Brian Johnson Permission to Make Mistakes “If you can’t make a mistake, you can’t make anything.” –Marva Collins4 Permission to Fail “Learn to fail or fail to learn. Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Health Disclaimer: Life Lessons From a Sea Squirt The Academic Benefits of Exercise So why does it help? Mental Health Benefits How much exercise does it take? What type of exercise is best? Movement matters too. Health Disclaimer: This article is about how exercise affects the brain. It is not health advice. Before Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide What is executive function? Where is executive function in the brain? So what’s the parent’s role in developing the child’s executive function? Modeling “You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.” –Oliver Goldsmith Grow Those Muscles More to Come In the world of academics, “executive function” is, to Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Progress Practice “How you do anything is how you do everything.” –Buddhist proverb Bringing The Two Together Toward A Better World One of the cornerstones of my philosophy is the simple truth that everything counts. This tiny statement contains a depth of wisdom that I certainly cannot take credit for. The idea is Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Exercise Sleep Food Stress Learning Psychological Well-Being Brain Health at a Glance: Do’s and Don’ts Works Cited Image Credits Disclaimer: This is educational advice, not health advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet and exercise habits. It is not mental health advice. If you think you may be Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Persistence and Resilience How to Shift Toward a Growth Mindset “Yet” The Dynamic Human Brain Growth-Minded Feedback Ask Better Questions “If you ask a terrible question, you’ll get a terrible answer.” –Tony Robbins5 Process vs. Outcomes Perfect Does Not Exist Modeling the Growth Mindset Other Role Models We’re Born to Learn Through Failure Read More| Northwest Educational Services