by Matt | February 6, 2015 | bar exam tips, Brain, coaching, guest posts
This is a guest post from a dear friend of mine, Kate Conklin. I have known Kate for many, many years, and have been very impressed by her work, both as a singer and as a teacher of the Alexander Technique. What is the Alexander Technique and how can it help you...
by Matt | January 22, 2015 | Brain, nutrition
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while or if you’ve poked around in the archives, you know I am interested in brain health and functioning and its relationship to nutrition. I recently read a few articles on this and thought I’d share what I...
by Matt | December 17, 2014 | Brain, nutrition, Supplements
Frequent readers of this blog know that I am interested in methods of improving cognitive performance. One way to improve performance is through supplementation (in consultation with your healthcare provider). I recently read about an interesting study by researchers...
by Matt | March 22, 2014 | Brain, nutrition, Supplements
This list of supplements might be useful if you are struggling with focus, memory, anxiety or sleep issues. Please remember that you should always consult your healthcare provider before using a supplement, as some supplements may have side effects and could interact...
by Matt | December 19, 2012 | bar exam tips, Brain, studying
I just read a very interesting article about how to use storytelling to remember things and to influence people. (Hat tip to @Mythosopher.) I highly recommend you read the article, but the gist is that when we hear stories, the emotional and motor cortices of our...
by Matt | December 8, 2012 | Brain, coaching, nutrition
Did you know that dreaming helps you find creative solutions to problems? Creativity can help with your bar exam studies. But, isn’t the bar exam all about rote memorization and interminable practice tests? I don’t think so; at least, not entirely. While...
