It’s perfectly normal to have fears about returning to study, and if you identify with any of the following, you’re certainly not alone. The most important thing is to recognise your fears, not ignore or deny them, so that you can take steps to overcome them. Continue reading “What adults fear most about returning to study”
Are you feeling under pressure? Understanding ways to become more efficient and productive goes a long way towards easing workload and time management challenges.
Here are 10 practical tips on how to be more effective in your daily routine. Continue reading “10 practical tips on being more effective every day”
Job interviews are stressful occasions for most people, and you should want to do everything you can to put your best foot forward. Here are 4 popular (and absolutely key) tips on how to make a great first impression at your next job interview. Continue reading “How to make a great first impression at your job interview”
With the Internet and its limitless resources at our disposal, everyone can be a lifelong learner these days, as long as they have a reliable Internet connection and a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone. From free online courses to websites and even apps that promote the learning of a second language, there is an extremely wide range of resources that we can all tap into on our path to lifelong learning. Continue reading “Lifelong learning resources that everyone can tap into”
If you’re an adult who is thinking about returning to study, whether it’s a short course, certificate, diploma or degree, know that you’re not alone. Here in Australia, more and more adults are returning to study, whether to advance their careers, help them to get a better job, or even to change careers altogether. Continue reading “Factors to consider if you’re thinking about returning to study as an adult”
Sufficient rest and sleep is crucial to our body and mind’s ability to function effectively. Particularly for adults who are returning to study, many, if not most of you, will be juggling several major commitments, such as work and family, on top of your studies. Continue reading “How much sleep should you be getting to function at your best?”
Listening is an important life skill, not just in terms of becoming a better learner, but also in terms of making you a more effective employee, friend and all round person. Listening is not the same as hearing; you can hear something without actually listening to it – that is, without actually engaging with what you have heard. Continue reading “Improve your listening! Here are 7 tips on how to be a better listener”
While it goes without saying that adequate rest, regular exercise and a healthy diet go a long way towards ensuring that our brains are functioning at their best, when it comes to boosting our brainpower and memory, there is more that we can do. Continue reading “5 lifestyle habits that will boost your brainpower during the day”
If you’re applying for a job, you want to make sure that you give yourself the best possible chance of succeeding, and it all begins with your resume. Continue reading “Top 5 tips for writing your resume”
Have you ever looked at a child and admired their creativity, sense of wonder and enthusiasm? Growing up might be inevitable, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t learn a thing or two from the children around us. Continue reading “You’re never too old! Here are 5 lessons that adults can learn from kids”