Have you ever left a meeting and felt like your ideas had been ignored? Have you noticed that conversations in the workplace sometimes lead to confusion, mistakes, and deadlines that were missed? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these two questions, you are not alone. Communication breakdowns can be a major headache in the … Read more
Do you find yourself reaching for your phone even when you really didn’t need to? Do you get lost in social media, scrolling through “just one more” post until hours have passed by? Do you often find it hard to focus, sleep, or be present with the people around you? If so, you’re not alone. … Read more
In our current age, smartphones are everywhere. We use them to work, to socialize, to find entertainment, and even for self-care. With our phone use increasing, however, we are at risk of developing the habits associated with unhealthy risks. Phone addiction symptoms, smartphone addiction, technology addiction are terms that are becoming much more common when … Read more
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of ruminating on the same worries in your mind? Perhaps you lie in bed at night, replaying conversations in your head, or you are hesitant to make decisions because you are thinking of every possible outcome. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Overthinking is a … Read more
Have you ever struggled to master a new skill or concept and wished there was a magical tool to speed up the process? The Feynman Technique might be one of the most effective tools to learn something new. This simple yet powerful method helps you break down even the most complex ideas into their simplest … Read more
We all make mistakes. If you’re going to follow your passion, try something new, or to make new friends, you’re going to find yourself doing something you wish you hadn’t. Everyone knows that if you’re going to learn how to skateboard, you’ll fall off more than a few times before becoming a pro. We can’t … Read more
Perhaps you’re wondering if Coursera is the right learning platform for you. In the last few years, online learning platforms and massive open online courses have grown in popularity. The demand for distance learning has prompted universities and colleges from around the world to partner with learning platforms to offer their courses, trainings, and degrees … Read more
Researchers believe there are two types of people in this world. Type I is the person who believes we are born a certain way…with a certain level of intelligence, natural ability, and talent. Type II believes that anything is possible and that, with effort, one can become more proficient and smarter. The way you view … Read more
This is a guest post by Niklas Goeke. Niklas is a freelance writer and coach on coach.me. Action is his cure to anything, so he won’t be mad at you if you cut some corners and jump right into the mini-course that helps you implement a study schedule. Do you find yourself procrastinating a lot when trying to … Read more
How busy are you during your waking hours? Does it seem like you’re attending to a number of things all at once? Do you feel that no matter how many items you cross off your to-do list, there are still a lot more to be done? Are you constantly multi-tasking—planning your day as you commute … Read more