Habits of Successful People

We all admire successful people, those who have made it despite the odds. We attribute all sorts of characteristics to them: they are intelligent, they had the support of their families in their endeavours, they went to all the right schools and met all the right...

A GOOD EDUCATION

How can good education get you a better life AHEAD? Here are the inspiring words of Julie Gonzales: “Mula pagkabata palang, turo na sa amin ng aking magulang na sobrang napakaimportante ang edukasyon, ika nga nila, Isang bagay na di mananakaw ninuman, Isang pamanang...

A NOTE ON TAKING NOTES

Next week, a new school year begins. But before we get into the swing of things, let’s review our notes on note-taking. Most students take taking notes for granted. Some don’t even try at all. They rely on what is retained from discussions and stored knowledge. Though...

WORKING STUDENTS

The past week saw thousands of students troop back to school. For some families, unfortunately, education is no longer a priority. In order to continue their education, some students end up working, most of them augmenting their family’s funds as well. Working while...

THE CHALLENGE OF READING

Most people find reading an enjoyable hobby. Some, however, find it a challenging task. The thought of sitting for hours reading a book, especially with no pictures, scare some people. They just find it boring. As students, we are expected to read books and handouts...

OVERCOMING MENTAL BLOCKS

It happens. When I’m in the middle of writing something, I sometimes block out. I start to type it up but the idea is gone. Hello, marvelous idea, where did you go? Mental block! Yes, we all experience a mental block once in awhile, especially when we’re under some...