Author: adamsmith
Studying isn’t actually about spending countless hours with a book; it’s about studying smart. As a school student, college learner or working professional, your effective study skills can mean the difference between how well you will do in your exams. Many learners are not bad students for lack of understanding rather than lack of the right learning strategies. When you do have the right skills, you’re able to learn more quickly, remember longer and perform better in exams or real life. Let’s explore some of the most effective study skills every learner should master to make learning easier, faster, and…
Education cannot just be about books and exams; it also has to be about self-knowledge, learning from others understanding oneself. In a world of increasing stress and competition, EI is now as important as academic intelligence. Emotional intelligence supports students in identifying and managing their feelings, and developing better relationships. It instills in children empathy, patience and teamwork – useful life skills both on and off the field. On Wednesday, let’s examine what emotional intelligence means in schools and how it can form a happier, more successful generation of young people. 1. What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the…
Progress has always come on the back of education, molding minds and societies throughout generations. But the world is also moving on with technology, and the way we learn changes just like everything else. Education is at a crossroads between traditional methods of teaching and modern digital learning. Both systems have their strengths. Old education is discipline, values, and human conjecture while new education is creativity, flexibility, and global connectivity. What is difficult, albeit critically necessary to learn to do well, is to blend the two in order to create a balanced and effective learning environment. Let’s explore how we…
The world of academic institutions is changing like never before. Students are learning and preparing for the future in ways that are fundamentally different than ever before due to technology, globalization, and changing career requirements. The universities and colleges of the post-Covid 10 years will be very different. From artificial intelligence to lifelong learning, higher education will be all about skills, innovation and real-life experience. In future years, these are the trends that will likely continue to guide the transformative journey for higher education. 1. Emergence of the Online- and Hybrid-Based Education The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated the boom in…
The way we access health care is changing faster than at any time in recent history. No longer do patients have to travel far and wide, or wait hours for a consultation with the doctor as technology will make all this more convenient, he said. Telemedicine which involves using digital communication to provide medical care has made health care more convenient, accessible and efficient. In recent years, telemedicine has gone from being a niche service to a corner of the broader health care system that now touches most people. Advances in artificial intelligence, wearable equipment and mobile apps mean that…
In our go-go-go world, sleep often takes a backseat to work, study and screen time. Most people think that if they sleep less, they will get more done. But in fact it is just the opposite! The better you can sleep, the better you will think and focus and perform every day. Quality sleep isn’t just about resting the body it helps recharge the brain. If you get good sleep, your mind is sharper, your mood improves and you deal better with challenges. Let’s take a look at how the quality of your sleep influences productivity, and why getting better…
In recent years, plant-based diets have become very popular and not just among vegetarians or vegans. Globally, people are moving toward more fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds in the diet for health and sustainability. But now we also have science on our side. Study after study has shown that a plant-based diet can help prevent and treat chronic diseases, like diabetes and heart disease, while also promoting energy and even mental well-being. It’s not about taking food away; it’s about selecting foods that do right by your body and the planet. Let’s delve into the science-based advantages of a…
In today’s fast-paced world, everyone is looking for ways to live longer, stay stronger and think sharper. And this desire to get empowered with their health is fueling a burgeoning movement known as biohacking. Biohacking is the science (and art) of changing the environment around you and inside of you, so that you have more control over your own biology; biohackers are people who make changes in the way they live, work, eat, sleep and so on to help their bodies perform at their best. It’s a matter of working with your biology, not fighting against it – leveraging understanding…
In today’s cutthroat, work-hard culture, mental health is making the same mark as physical health. People spend the majority of their waking hours in a workplace but mental well-being can be forgotten. Stress, burnout and anxiety are on the rise and they’re hitting businesses hard in terms of productivity, happiness. Educating the public on workplace mental health isn’t just a moral imperative — it’s good business. Healthy Minds at Work have better performance, longer tenure and create a more positive company culture. Let’s take a look why mental health awareness in the workplace is important. 1. Understanding Mental Health at…
Sports are changing fast. Long ago, it used to demand a stadium, a ball and a real playing field; now all that’s required is a computer, good internet service and the skill. Esports or competitive video gaming has evolved from a niche hobby into a mass medium that now rivals traditional sports for audience reached. From epic competitive tournaments with millions of fans to professional players pulling down athlete-size paychecks, esports is revolutionizing what it means to be a competitor in the 21st century. Let’s look at how esports square off against traditional sports and are changing the face of…