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7 empowering personal actions to combat climate anxiety

February 12, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

A few months ago we hosted a webinar on managing emotional inflammation, specifically in the context of climate anxiety. In a world where climate news can be overwhelming, if not downright depressing, it can be hard to find the motivation to pursue climate action. If you feel … [Read more...] about 7 empowering personal actions to combat climate anxiety

This technique will help you read more books this year

February 2, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

Do you want to read more, but feel like you never have enough time? If so, writers Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren of the classic guide How to Read a Book have a solution for you: Skim reading. Adler and Van Doren say there’s no need to read an entire book since most of … [Read more...] about This technique will help you read more books this year

How to study most effectively, according to cognitive research

August 13, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

When it comes to studying, there are many different approaches you can take. But new cognitive research out of Western University in Canada has identified three proven steps that will help you study and learn most effectively. You can find those three steps below. Set a … [Read more...] about How to study most effectively, according to cognitive research

Babbel makes its language-learning app free for all US students

March 26, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

As students find themselves cooped up in their homes due to the outbreak, an increasing number of educational services are taking down their paywalls to encourage learners to, well, learn more. Earlier this week, for example, Yale made its beloved online “happiness” class free … [Read more...] about Babbel makes its language-learning app free for all US students

Putting learning before grades to prevent cheating among students

May 26, 2015 by Jurriaan Kamp

Cheating is endemic among students, and is sometimes rampant even among teachers. Two decades of research show that this behavior is very dependent on goals. Short-term extrinsic goals such as getting good grades to avoid punishment or to obtain a reward provide a breeding ground … [Read more...] about Putting learning before grades to prevent cheating among students

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