If you want to read to learn you need to make notes, smart notes. By writing what you have come across in your own words forces you to confront your understanding of the new idea/concept. You will quickly have a feedback loop which tells you if you have understood what you have learned. Reading, reading,… Continue reading Reading to learn
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Mindfulness from writing-the therapeutic benefits of writing
Over the Christmas period I did a bit of ‘looking in’ to meditation and mindfulness. You will have, like me, read and heard a lot about mediation as an excellent way to help you organise your mind and avoid anxiety and stress. There are other benefits claimed, too, but relaxation and the avoidance of stress… Continue reading Mindfulness from writing-the therapeutic benefits of writing