Being a successful student requires forming the right learning, study & well-being habits. However, this requires knowledge of successful habit forming strategies in the first instance. Below, we’ve provided some useful strategies you may like to share with your students… Start with identity! Becoming clear on the person – or identity we want to have […]
What is a habit? A habit is essentially a recurrent pattern of behaviour. When in ‘habit’ mode, the brain switches to ‘automatic pilot’; where the sub conscious largely drives behaviour. It’s repetition over time which automates behaviour into routines that are hard to change. Habits have good, bad and ugly aspects. The Good: Habits are […]
What is motivation? Motivation is a feeling that leads to action. It helps us overcome our innate tendency to conserve energy. When we are successfully motivated, we feel motivated enough to take action. However, ‘motivation’ only works when we feel like doing something, and feelings are generally fickle. Additionally, motivation is of limited supply. A […]
If you have seen our content, you would understand that MindScholar is passionate about helping students become the best they can be. We hope you have picked up some helpful tips from us along the way. In this short post, we want to clarify exactly what we do, and more importantly, how we help schools! […]
The start of a new school year congers up mixed emotions for students and teachers alike – some negative (e.g. stress and anxiety), and some more positive (e.g. excitement and hope). In particular, the first couple of weeks back presents a great opportunity for students to take a deep breath and prepare for the journey […]
Happy New Year everyone! For many of us, the start of a new year is exciting. It brings a sense of new beginning and a ‘clean slate’. Much of the positivity we feel is based around the possibilities that lie in the future, it conjures a powerful and positive feeling called ‘hope’. The New Year […]
When it comes to my work at Mindscholar, it is more than just a job to me… There is a genuine reason as to why I am so passionate about helping students access their full learning potential. I’d like to clarify this reason by sharing a little bit about my academic journey, which I am […]
A famous quote by Bo Bennett states, “Visualisation is daydreaming with a purpose.” So, how can students use visualisation to their advantage? Visualisation (i.e. mental imagery) is a technique used extensively in high pressure jobs such as with athletes, musicians, doctors, acrobats and soldiers. It involves imagining oneself in a real life environment performing an […]
