Drawing on time
Philip Zimbardo is Professor Emeritus of psychology at Stanford University. In this super cool ‘animated’ video he conveys how our individual perspectives of time affect our work, health and well-being. Time influences who we are as a person, how we view relationships and how we act in the world.
Moving onward and forward
The second half of summer is a bittersweet time for almost all students. It usually means going back to school shopping and practicing waking up early. Towards the end of summer, you can start seeing thicker clothing on the horizon. However, for some of us, it’s about starting something new. Sadly, I must announce that it’s time for me to leave the ink and quill aside as I begin my journey in medical school. Blogging has been filled with joy, and I hope that my advice was helpful to you all. Once I am busy… Continue Reading
Movies go nerd!
As a high school student, I assume you must be tired of studying all the time. I bet you’re always waiting for Friday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0 Jokes aside, check out some new movies which will get you thinking: Source Code derives its name from text written in computer programming language. While the movie doesn’t explore computer programming language in-depth, hopefully it will be a good influence on your watching experience. The movie allows the viewer to explore ideas of time travel and technology. The Adjustment Bureau explores concepts of fate, free will, religion, and politics…. Continue Reading
Read this and re-wire your brain!
Nicholas Carr’s most recent book, The Shallows, What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains, is based on an article he wrote in 2008 that catapulted him to fame in the writing world. That article, Is Google Making us Stupid?, is a must-read for anyone who has spent time wondering if surfing the web is affecting our ability to immerse ourselves in a book or lengthy article. Carr’s answer: It most certainly is. Surfing the Internet, he says, has profound implications on our critical reading capacity. This includes our Critical Reading skills- “Reading … is… Continue Reading
Your brain is a muscle. Exercise it.
One of the things the SAT tests you on is your ability to focus for long periods of time. If you haven’t built up your mental stamina before sitting for the test, all the tips and tricks in the world aren’t going to help very much (But your three-hour Excel classes will!). Here’s an aggregated list of the best advice I’ve found by googling keywords like “mental stamina,” “improve concentration” and “brain muscle”. Eat right. A diet that consists of good fats, antioxidants, and the right nutrients will keep your gray matter golden. To learn… Continue Reading