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Are you majoring in the humanities field? Do you want to get good grades in your arts and humanities classes? If you’re taking an arts or humanities class such as English or design, you might need to change your study habits. As Cal Newport says in How to Become a Straight-A Student, studying for a humanities course is different than studying for a STEM course. Read below how to pass your arts and humanities classes with the best grades.
What causes procrastination? Why do we put off things that matter to us the most? More importantly, how can you stop procrastinating once and for all? Contrary to a common misconception, procrastination doesn’t result from laziness or lack of motivation. Rather, procrastination stems from how you think about and approach work. Therefore, the key to overcoming procrastination is changing your relationship with work (and play). With this in mind, here are four strategies for overcoming procrastination.
Why should you share your work with other people? Should you sell your work? Sharing your work can be scary, but Seth Godin believes it’s necessary if you want to be a better creative person. One of the benefits is receiving useful feedback that can improve your work. Read below why you should consider sharing your work with the world.
What’s first-principles thinking? How can it help you think for yourself and more effectively? In The Great Mental Models Volume 1, Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien discuss how and why to think with mental models. Thinking from first principles is one of their foundational models. Read more to learn what first-principles thinking is and how to apply it in your own life.
What are Rupi Kaur’s poems in The Sun and Her Flowers about? What are the key lessons and takeaways from the poems? Rupi Kaur’s The Sun and Her Flowers is a book of poems describing her life experiences and what she learned from making it through tough times. Some of the most important lessons Kaur learned were how to appreciate the positives and criticize the negatives in her life. Keep reading for an overview of the life lessons from Rupi Kaur’s poems in The Sun and Her Flowers.
What are some common signs of procrastination? What does procrastination look like for you? Many people struggle with procrastination, but it manifests differently for everyone. Paradoxically, procrastination may even look like productivity: You may be busy doing tasks, yet putting off the one task that’s most important. Here are common signs of procrastination so that you can recognize it in your own life.
Do you have a big exam coming up? Do you need advice on how to prepare for tests? In How to Become a Straight-A Student, Cal Newport presents a step-by-step system for ensuring you get the best grades possible on any exam. Plus, he gives tips on how to take tests efficiently. Continue reading for tips on studying for tests.
What are the benefits of letting go of your anger? How can letting go of anger protect your body from illness? In her book, How Emotions Are Made, neuroscientist and psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett studied how humans create and experience emotions. Based on Barrett’s findings, letting go of your anger might be the healthiest thing you can do—physically and mentally. Read on to learn why Barrett says letting go of your anger protects you from illness.
Is it better to limit or expand your options when making decisions? What are the dangers of binary decision-making? When it comes to decision-making, we tend to come up with only two options. Thinking in binary terms may be less cognitively taxing, but it limits your options and clouds your judgment. Here are some strategies for overcoming binary decision-making.
What is mindfulness, according to Buddhism? How can using Buddhism and the concept of mindfulness help to manage your emotions? The Buddhist concept of mindfulness has gained popularity recently thanks to its healing effects on your body and mind. In her book, How Emotions Are Made, psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett explains why learning to use mindfulness in your daily life helps to relieve stress and balance your mood. Keep reading to learn about Buddhism and mindfulness, according to Barrett’s findings.