It's easy to blame outside distractions, like our phones, for distracting us. Even a body of research suggests these devices are responsible for shortened attention spans. Truthfully, we just need…
Last Words Is it true? Smiling makes you happy and healthy? It can lower stress, boost your immune system, and prolong your life?Scientists like Dr. Isha Gupta claim smiling can…
At the risk of sounding rancorous, the best word to describe the various social circles among school staff is cliques. Not only for its denotative meaning of being an exclusive group; I…
Models of Happiness When I ask myself, what is happiness, I'm not sure I can answer the question. I figure it probably has something to do with my general satisfaction with…
Introduction There are many misconceptions about adult learning. There is also one important truth of which we need to be aware. This truth seems to be the source of many…
Introduction In the previous section, we learned how to remember the year of a historical event. That's usually great for early history, where the dates aren't precisely known. Now we'll…
The last time I told someone I was a history teacher, I couldn't decide what the expression on his face meant. With his head tilted back, an embarrassed grin stretched…
Introduction Perhaps it's just nostalgia because the body memory system is the first one I learned, but I love this technique. It's fast, easy, and effective!Unlike the memory palace and…
Let's Start Here I started thinking about the joyful project a little over a year ago. The idea began while teaching a philosophy class. The thought of re-reading Camus' Myth of…
Introduction The following is a simple system to memorize a deck of cards. Don't let the word "simple" fool you, though. This technique is effective. With practice, you can store…