The summer of 2020 is drawing to a close, and like so much this year, it feels, well, strange. The usual back-to-school routines of restocking school supplies, buying new outfits, and eagerly awaiting fall sports all seem like a distant memory.| Northwest Educational Services
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I often write about how the true purpose of school is not to learn any particular subject – math, biology, English, etc. – but to learn more broadly applicable skills like how to learn, logical reasoning, and executive function. This is because most of the subjects you study in school don’t have much practical utility. Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Learn how to use acute stress to your advantage, how to recover from chronic stress, and other stress-management techniques that really work.| Becoming Better
Don't just rely on brute-force willpower to do what you need to do. Learn how willpower really works and start using smart strategies today.| Becoming Better
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
True confidence comes from self-efficacy: your belief in your ability to handle life's challenges. It can't be faked, but it can be learned.| Becoming Better