Do you have a big project to work on, but are struggling to get it done? Motivation and dealing with stress can be a struggle. In this presentation we will discuss the Pomodoro Technique that can be used to achieve those project and productivity goals. The Pomodoro Technique is made up of 5 stages that…
We are starting a new academic year and want to encourage everyone at WesternU to focus more on being grateful!! In June we last discussed the neuroscience that supports the impact on gratitude and our lives and now want to continue our discussions on gratitude and all of its wonderful impacts, come join CETL and…
We are starting a new academic year and want to encourage everyone at WesternU to focus more on being grateful!! In June we last discussed the neuroscience that supports the impact on gratitude and our lives and now want to continue our discussions on gratitude and all of its wonderful impacts, come join CETL and…
Motivation can be challenging at times, it operates at different levels every day. Let’s get the new academic year off on the right foot by identifying our current levels of motivation and determining how we can improve our output by understanding what motivates us. In this session we will discuss the following: The differences between…
"Virginia Tech professor of psychology Scott Geller discusses the logic behind boundaries -- and how to break them -- in his informative talk. By breaking down the reasons and thought processes behind our ability to self-motivate, Geller allows us to figure out what works and what doesn't. He implores the audience to keep in mind…