Mind Tricks and Thinking Skills

How to Manage Procrastination

June 3, 2010
Napoloen holding his ulcer.

Why do people procrastinate? How can we manage procrastination? Read on to find out…

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Better Memory through Association

May 26, 2010
Retrieving a memory is like climbing a rock

Association is a creative technique you can use to have a better memory. This post gives you a brief overview of how to use associative techniques to improve your memory. Read more…

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Better Memory Through Spacing

May 20, 2010
scratching his head. Poor guy isn

Spacing is a creative technique to help you remember new stuff by reviewing at set intervals. This fine post also includes a super-easy way to setup review reminders. Read more…

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Knowing When to Quit

February 25, 2010

When you say you’re quitting anything besides seal clubbing, crack smoking, or self-mutilation, people look at you like you’re some kind of failure. Yet, strategically quitting things is an underrated skill. Read on…

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Giving Yourself Authority

January 29, 2010

Why is it easier to act in others’ interests rather than our own? How can we give ourselves the authority we need to be lions for our own work? Read more to find out…

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What is Flow?

January 12, 2010

Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of Flow is like being focused, relaxed, and energized all at once. This article takes a look at what Flow is, why it’s important, and provides some tips for finding Flow. Read more…

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How to Manage Stage Fright: Not Just For Musicians

January 6, 2010

Musicians aren’t the only people affected by stage fright. Anyone who creates anything must contend with this slippery hydra at some point. This article will help learn to manage stage fright. Click here to read more!

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How to Manage the Fear of Failure

December 29, 2009

What’s wrong with failure? What does the fear of failure look like? How can we manage the fear of failure? To learn more about these questions, read on…

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20+ Free Language Learning Resources

December 26, 2009

Learning a language can be fun…and free, thanks to the intertubes. I’ve assembled a collection of 20+ wonderful, cost-free resources. Read More…

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How to Manage Your Inner Critic

December 22, 2009

The inner critic is a rotten friend to have around, like the guy that shows up at your party just to tell you your party sucks…while he drinks all your imported beer. This post shows you how to deal with this unwelcome wanker. read more…

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