An Introduction to Developing Focus, Attention, and Concentration
It’s easy to blame outside distractions, like our phones, for distracting us. Even a body of research suggests these devices […]
Smiling Makes You Happy and Healthy
Last Words Is it true? Smiling makes you happy and healthy? It can lower stress, boost your immune system, and
Joyful! A Novel: Part 1.2
At the risk of sounding rancorous, the best word to describe the various social circles among school staff is cliques. Not only
Compassion and Happiness
Models of Happiness When I ask myself, what is happiness, I’m not sure I can answer the question. I figure it
Misconceptions about Adult Learning
Introduction There are many misconceptions about adult learning. There is also one important truth of which we need to be
The Best Memory System for Historical Years, Months, and Days
Introduction In the previous section, we learned how to remember the year of a historical event. That’s usually great for
Joyful! A Novel: Part 1.1
The last time I told someone I was a history teacher, I couldn’t decide what the expression on his face
The Body Memory System for Fast Memorization
Introduction Perhaps it’s just nostalgia because the body memory system is the first one I learned, but I love this
The Joyful Project
Let’s Start Here I started thinking about the joyful project a little over a year ago. The idea began while
How to Memorize a Deck of Cards
Introduction The following is a simple system to memorize a deck of cards. Don’t let the word “simple” fool you,