Weekly Tips, Topics, and Practice

Do a general internet search and pick 3 definitions of "learning" that you like the most. Write down your favorite definition, or write your own version of a definition that works best for you. 

Can we really say we learned something if we don't measure it over time? 

How do you measure learning? 

Do we ever measure how much we forget; if not, why not? 

How long does it take to forget something that we've learned? 

When we learn or re-learn something, we also need to see how we minimize forgetting. 

The foundation of remembering is the basics: sleeping/resting well, drinking plenty of water, eating well/less sugar, and exercising helps improve memory.

Of course stress management skills help; which is an different topic. 

At iLearners we only work with individuals that prioritize the above basic healthy habits, as it's very difficult to teach/learn anything or get motivated when we are sleep-deprived and/or dehydrated. Secondly, eating well and exercising makes learning faster and easier too. Many of the students we've worked with have improved their grades just by encouraging them to sleep better, drinking sufficient water, and snacking on less sugary foods/drinks. 

Be a scientist and experiment with this questions. Experiment to see if your able to be more motivated and focus better after getting several days of good sleep. Then experiment with how drinking at least 8 glasses of water makes you feel alert. If you can, incorporate less sugary foods/drinks, and min 20 minutes of exercise a day.