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Are you in danger of failing an important class? If so, I have a plan to help you.

In college, I memorized 7 chapters of my psychology textbook — over 23,000 words. Yes, I could actually recite the entire 7 chapters to anyone willing to listen.

Is one of your children struggling in school? If so, I have 8 strategies to help you get him back on track.

I cannot begin to count the number of intelligent adults I have met who are terrified of going to college because of math. The Grim Reaper of all classes seems to be College Algebra, a requirement for many degrees, and the mortal terror of many students. Apparently, a lot of people learned to hate and fear […]

Students sometimes ask me if I can suggest any time management techniques to help them cope with hectic academic schedules.  The way I respond to these inquiries depends upon the student’s specific situation, but the technique I want to share with you today is my #1 academic time management secret.

What do you think is the #1 determinant of a person’s success or failure in any given activity? Do you think it’s money? How about intelligence? Natural disposition? Supporting relationships?

Is stress tearing you apart? Is stress damaging your relationships, your performance at work, or your personal happiness? According to a Gallup Poll published in January of 2007, you are not alone.

Your stress is trying to tell you something:  Your obligations exceed your capacities. 

If you are like most Americans, you have obligations to many people: partner, children, parents, boss, friends. Do you ever feel pulled in too many directions? If so, this article is for you.