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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Ritual is necessary for us to know anything. ~Ken Kesey (a rather colorful fellow)
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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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I am free-form thinking my through the mental pile of projects in my head. This weekend I have the house to myself and room to spread out all the literal piles (I have been avoiding) and to ponder the mental ones.
There are several resources for what is defined as “visual thinking,” graphic-organizing,” mind-mapping … and an assortment [...]
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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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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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If I come to a point where I am “turned-around” in my coursework (or other tasks) I create a Blocks in a Box™ diagram. It consists of each element of the situation being named and framed in a box (and.or the use of Post-it® notes). The boxes are grouped and.or connected linearly in order [...]
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