Written by: Joyce Wilson Are you looking for more ways to fill your free time? You can pick up all kinds of new hobbies and skills online! Better yet, get a few friends together and commit to learning a new hobby together, taking advantage of online tools and resources to help you get started. Hobbies …
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Do you want to learn a new language, skill, or hobby faster and more enjoyably? If so, you might want to pay attention to this bowling story. It’s a story that I learned from a book called Irresistible by Adam Alter, a professor of marketing and psychology at New York University. In this book, he …
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Learning a new language can be challenging, but it can also be extremely rewarding. One of the best ways to improve your language skills is to practice with others who speak the same language. Whether it is online or in person, interacting with native speakers or fellow learners can help you boost your confidence, expand …
This article is written by Joyce Wilson, a guest author and a former college admissions officer. She has helped hundreds of students get into their dream schools and programs. In this article, she shares her insider knowledge and expertise on how to navigate the application process. April 17, 2023 Did you know that the average …
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Fingerspelling, a fundamental component of sign languages worldwide, serves as a bridge between the visual and auditory worlds. As intricate and expressive as any spoken language, fingerspelling enables deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to convey proper nouns, technical terms, and unfamiliar words. Within the realm of fingerspelling lies a captivating aspect that demands precision and finesse—the …
I’ll admit it… one of my biggest struggles when learning ASL was fingerspelling. Even though it may not take too long to memorize the letters, it can feel like it takes forever getting to the point where fingerspelling feels natural and easy. If you have similar feelings about fingerspelling, let me assure you, you’re not alone. That is why …
We know getting started with learning sign language can be a little overwhelming at times and figuring out how to improve our expressive and receptive skills over time can be a challenge. Here are 5 suggestions that can help you both get started and continue to increase your skills over time. 1. Build up your …
Did you know that one of the many benefits of exercise is that it improves your cognitive health and helps you learn more effectively? According to John J. Ratey MD in his book Spark:The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain… “Exercise improves learning on three levels: First, it optimizes your mindset to improve …
Today, I wanted to share with you some resources that I’ve been diving into lately that you may find a lot of value in. For instance, I recently finished the book “Show Your Work!” by Austin Kleon where the main thesis is to share like an artist. It was a great read that really encourages you …
Zig Ziglar has been quoted as saying, “If you aim for nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” This may be the case for a few but I believe that most of us are pretty good at aiming at something. However, one common mistake we may make when setting a goal is that we make them too ambiguous. Here are a …