Thanksgiving is seen as a holiday where you express your gratitude and thankfulness for the people around you. As we are quickly approaching finals season and last chances to get the grade you want in certain classes, we can also apply Thanksgiving’s themes to our own brain!
There are studies that show that by verbally/mentally expressing your gratitude for something daily actually improves happiness. It is the same thing as mentioning a positive thought every day… Read more
Happy Train your Brain Tuesday! I hope last week’s mini meditation article was beneficial to you! This week we will be talking about memory! Memory is defined as how your brain processes, stores, and retrieves information when needed.
Memory is a huge function in our daily life as being able to recall information is something we need to be able to do. We utilize our brain’s memory every second of the day even if we… Read more
It’s that time of year folks… the seasons are changing and with them, so are our lives (bear with me). We are five weeks into the semester and the excitement of the beginning of the year is slowly fading away as we are getting into our first little “trough.” Translation: Things are getting real. Tests, projects, meetings, assignments, essays… it’s all happening at once. This is a time where many of us begin to miss the comfort… Read more
We all know the importance of physical exercise but not many realize the significance of mental exercise. Our brains need TLC just like our biceps and quads do. The ability to further grow and expand your brain powers is beneficial in everyday life. Training your brain can improve your memory, critical thinking skills, boost creativity, be in better moods, and many, many more! The first brain training activity we will utilize is meditation!
Meditation?? Yes, Meditation!… Read more
It’s our second week back from Spring Break and we only have T-5 weeks until the semester is ending! Pretty crazy right?
Just like many mentors and faculty here at NAU we want you to succeed! Here are a few quick tips to pull through the semester and stay motivate
Block Out Your Study Times: 45 minutes a session with 15 minute breaks. Use… Read more
Welcome back from spring break, Lumberjacks!!
I hope everyone had an amazing, and restful break. With only about 6 weeks left of the semester, finals are coming up quick! Take a moment to revisit your first half of the spring semester. Maybe your grades are not where you want them to be or you feel like you are not taking care of yourself. Reflect on what went really well for you, and also what did not go… Read more