Posted on April 25, 2009 by stargardener
In our busyness, we deceive ourselves into believing that we have no time for the activities we enjoy, the goals we dream about — for creativity, for rest … for just plain fun!
It has become my focus to overcoming this malady; and I have been. Albeit, ever-so slow. Slow and steady wins the race! Especially for those [...]
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Posted on March 1, 2009 by stargardener
Volcanoes may not be an appropriate image for the way ideas flow for right brain thinkers … As some of us have “eruptions” on a daily basis! So, whether you see the flow of your ideas as an explosive eruption or a steady, spring-fed stream — the random flow can be semi-harnessed in [...]
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Posted on November 26, 2008 by stargardener
Ready? Let’s get to the nitty-gritty:
Maintain a journal, time planner or some bound (or otherwise container) system. This is the most awesome and practical method of mapping the road to your dreams. It enables you to have a proverbial view from the sky, to see what you can delete, consolidate to literally create blocks of [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2008 by stargardener
There are times when I wish I had a “Print” feature for what I am storing on my mental hard drive. So much input, so little time to rehearse it in order to store it via my memory! :p
I do employ particular habits and “techniques” to support my memory …
1. Review small bits of information [...]
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Posted on March 15, 2008 by stargardener
Within the past year, I embraced the concept of not only coloring outside the lines but also planning — gently ordering my private world — ever-so-splendidly outside the lines!
Oh, yes. It was a wee bit disconcerting to begin planning in a way that organized my life, my dreams — my miscellany and random art-full moments! — along with [...]
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Posted on March 12, 2008 by stargardener
Slow and steady goes the course as I compile my thoughts here regarding Right Brain Planning.
In order for me to make the most of the time I have to complete assignments, read required reading, etc. I have packed specific tools for use when I study for my classes:
writing instrument zipper bag (highlighters; different colors of [...]
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Posted on February 23, 2008 by stargardener
In the book, Successful Study: The Essential Skills, By Prashant Shah (which I was able to preview via Google Book Search, here) the point is made that the ingredients of successful study include: Confidence, Intelligence, Drive and … Technique.
Technique is what I am currently working on as I am currently enrolled in classes which are [...]
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