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How Using Mnemonics Can Help You Improve Your Memory
Many years ago, as a student, I was taught to remember the colors of the rainbow using the statement "Richard Of York Gain Battle In Vain" where the starting letter of each word represents a color. In other words, R, O, Y, G, B, I, V represent the colors Red, Orange,...
What are Good Icebreaker Questions to Start an Engaging Workshop?
One of the most popular ways for people to learn new skills and also build a profession network is through workshops. Since workshops can often be intimidating, the speaker should use appropriate icebreaker questions to make sure everyone is at ease. So, what are good...
Why Needs Analysis is Important When Designing an Engaging Workshop
Needs Analysis is the process of defining what is required from a workshop before developing it. By discovering what the organization’s current practices are, and then determining its expectations from running the workshop, you can identify what is needed to fill the...
Lasting Memories: How to Create Them and Improve Your Learning
At a recent memory conference, a colleague asked whether creating lasting memories can help students remember what they learned. This is even more crucial during tests and examinations when students are anxious and nervous, with a strong tendency to forget. Lasting...
Why Keeping a Gratitude Journal Can Make You Feel Great and Alive
In 2019, a study showed Positive Psychology interventions can improve work-related outcomes including job stress, mental health, and organizational prosocial behavior (Sin, et al.). From this and other studies, gratitude emerged as an emotion or personal trait that...
Know Your Audience if You Want to Deliver a Great Presentation
Preparing for a development workshop or a presentation can be overwhelming. There are many things to consider. At the same time, you want to make sure that your audience is engaged and eager to learn. The best way to do this is to know your audience. No matter what...
Can Speed Reading Really Help You Read Faster and Comprehend More?
Many parents and colleagues have asked me whether I can speed read and whether I can read a book a day. I guess the question they want to know is "Can you actually read faster and still understand what you read? The answer is you can read faster and still understand...
How to Reduce Your Emotional Burden and Improve Your Well-Being
If you were to conduct a survey about teaching a course on managing emotions at your workplace, there would be overwhelming support from your managers and staff for it. Many people know the dangers of carrying an emotional burden but not many know how to manage or...
Rehearse Your Presentation if You Want to Engage the Audience
Development workshops and presentations are great events where you can learn a lot while also sharing your experience with others. A good presentation is memorable and it can change people's lives. However, since no one is born a great speaker or presenter, the...