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Four Time Management Tips

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Many people struggle with time management, though it is a crucial factor in determining a person's success.   How to manage time or how to be efficient with the limited time we have to accomplish things are the main topics we talk about daily. Nowadays, balancing work is undeniably a difficult thing as people are juggling with many roles, including part-time jobs and higher education, finally leading to burnout. Here are the tips that are helpful when managing time. 1. Owning your time Many people are of the belief that they do not own their time. Everyone has 24 hours per day. So we always have time to do what we want; it is just shifting priorities around and being mindful of how you spend your time. We are all in control of our lives. So how you think about time matters a lot. 2.Avoid procrastination. Procrastination is the biggest enemy we all have. Successful people know how to tackle this problem and get their work done. When you have a proper plan and you are assigned a ...

How to help a child struggling with poor focus?

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You may have come across children who are fidgeting in the classroom when assigned tasks that are repetitive and boring but successfully completing even very challenging tasks that require more attention and effort.? They may be the ones who are labeled as troublemakers in the classroom. These inattentive children are often mistaken for lack of motivation and laziness.  Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  is a neurodevelopmental disorder very that can be seen among children. It is crucial to be aware of this condition, as the life of the child can  totally change with the understanding of people who are around him or her. What are the three main symptoms of ADHD in children? 1)Hyperactivity 2)impulsivity 3) Poor focus or distractibility Poor focus or distraction This is one of the key problems children with ADHD face. This results when the frontal cortex of the brain is in an inactive state, blocking the entry of stimuli like dopamine, which are helpful in ke...

Do you reap benefits of having a routine?

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While some find routines quite enjoyable, others might be struggling with building them up or sticking to them. Routine is a collection of habits you do on a daily basis. What we should not forget is that we are all unique, and routines followed by others would not be perfect for us. But having a routine is quite common among people who are well organized and succeeding in their lives. However, you are not too late to start building up routines, as you can always use the trial-and-error method when trying out new things. It is always good to remember how useful they are to your life when you feel overwhelmed by them. These are the routines I find quite helpful, as they usually bring structure to every aspect of my life. 1) Getting up early 2) Making bed. 2) Bedtime routine Here are some tips to follow if you find routines  very hard to follow. 1) Post the steps of the routine for easy reference. If you want to prepare dinner after you come back home, write a list and ke...

Can you change your brains? Science of neuroplasticity

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  People often spend hours and hours focusing on strengthening their muscles, being productive at work, or worrying about their looks, but have they ever stopped for a while to think about the most powerful and complex tool they have—the big, fluffy brain—which is crucial in all aspects of their lives? Although people need to work efficiently 24/7, what they ignore most is how healthy their brains are. So let’s discuss about physical exercises, which play a key role in brain health. How does exercise change our brain? 1 . Fixing our mood What is amazing about exercise for our brains is that it fixes the mood. There is no doubt that people who work with us will love to see us exercising since they don’t need to worry about the mood swings of the person sitting at their neighboring desk. Even moving your body or taking a thirty-minute walk is quite enough to bring results. So we should not ignore the power of physical activity, thinking only about the comfort we can enjoy for a ...