When I was a child, I sometimes fell while playing, and ripped a hole in my jeans. As soon as I got home, I took off those ripped jeans and threw them in the laundry basket. I hoped my mother wouldn’t find out, or find out so much later…
You probably know the cliché that an image tells you more than 1000 words. And it is true! This is an example of a visual. A combination of text and image to make sure you remember the context of the book. One view is enough to give you the…
I have already written several blogs about planning. But, since I know as well as anyone that knowing or reading something does not necessarily mean you can actually do it, it was helpful that Marjolein came up with a tip about “WOOP” ing your life. Now, WOOP does not only…
Recently, Geesje sent me an interesting video about planning, made by Groningen University. It is about working SMART and how to implement this in your daily life. Click here for the video. Definitely worth watching. And pay specific attention to the part which explains how to deal with free time…
‘Your research is the most important thing, just focus on that.’ ‘Make sure you spend 24/7 on your research, otherwise you will fail.’ Do you recognise these comments? I know they are uttered many times and many supervisors think along the same lines. I have a different view though. Of…
Do you ever have the idea that you quickly forget what you literally just read? You’re not alone. Methods to help you remember Remembering things is a complicated process. There is a variety of scientifically proven methods that can help you remember more and improve your memory. Examples of this…
