To make new information stick (vocabulary, facts & etc), try spacing out study sessions over several weeks. Research on what is know as the “spacing effect” shows that we form stronger and more lasting memories by exposing ourselves to information over time. Repeated cycles of learning, consolidating, and then re-encountering material fix it firmly in our minds. Avoid last minute cramming if you can help it.
Difficulties
We must overcome difficulties rather than be overcome by difficulties.
Ideas & Action
Ideas not coupled with action never become bigger than the brain cells they occupied.
You Can Succeed
You can succeed even if nobody else believes it. However you will never succeed if you do not believe in yourself.
Preparation & Luck
Thorough preparation makes its own luck.
Make a Difference
There was a young man walking down a deserted beach just before dawn. In the distance he saw a frail old man. As he approached the old man, he saw him picking up stranded starfish and throwing them back into the sea. The young man gazed in wonder as the old man again and again threw the small starfish from the sand to the water. He asked, “Old man, why do you spend so much energy doing what seems to be a waste of time?” The old man explained that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. “But there must be thousands of beaches and millions of starfish!” exclaimed the young man. “How can you make any difference?”
The old man looked at the small starfish in his hand and as he threw it to the safety of the sea he said, “It makes a difference to this one! I make a difference!”
Y3K Tutor In Your Home makes a difference one child at a time. Live your life by the same philosophy too. Make a difference.
Birthday Parties and Special Needs
If your child has certain special needs issues and invited to a birthday party, try to include them as much as possible in environments where they have the best chances of success. As a parent, you know the environments or situations that often are going to be successful or unsuccessful for your child. For example you may opt to skip the jewelry-making portion of a party if your child has poor fine motor skills. If your child doesn’t swim, you may not sign on to the swimming portion of the party. Find out the party’s schedule and bring your child when they are eating, opening presents, or doing other activities your child can successfully participate in.
The Best for the New Year
Give the world the best you have throughout this new year and the best will come back to you.
Needham Tutoring & Test Prep
Needham Parent Testimonial
“Y3K Tutor In Your Home really made a difference. The quality sets it apart from other programs. The founder is phenomenal as he went above and beyond to help my kids to achieve their goals. We had the founder of the company and I believe he helped my kids immensely. Both in development as students and as people. He embodies many admirable qualities in particular his selflessness and devotion. To have him as a friend and mentor is rewarding. I highly recommend this tutor and organization.”
-Donald B.
(Needham, MA)
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln lost the race in 1858 for Illinois U.S. Senate to Stephen Douglas. Two years later he beat Douglas and became U.S. President. We can learn from this that it is OK to lose if we can learn from our mistakes. Also temporary failures do not define one’s life.