Throughout the day, in numerous environments and situations, we are called upon to manage our time. Time management is an important skill that helps us set priorities, manage schedules and tasks effectively, and plan for the future. Many students, however, struggle to organize and manage their time effectively. The good news is that time management …
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Have you ever found that a certain environment makes you feel 'off?' It might be that the light is too bright, or maybe too dim. Or maybe there's a weird noise that is annoying and not easy to ignore. It could be that the temperature is not right, or that there is a draft, or …
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Julie was having a hard day. Her brother ate all of her favorite cereal at breakfast, a new girl sat in her seat on the bus, and there was a substitute teacher in her class. During reading, she had a hard time sitting still and the substitute would not let her take a break in …
Have you ever had to look for a job? It can be stressful! You have to figure out what kind of job you would like- and what job is the best match for you. Then you need to locate a job that falls into that category. Once you find a job opening you must apply …
We have all had opportunities where we have entered novel situations and had to use flexible thinking and problem-solving skills to figure out what to do. Knowing what we are supposed to do in any situation depends on the context as we come into an environment or situation, consciously think about what is going on, …
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