by Ruth Bomar | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog, The Learning Brain
Recently, I spoke at a wonderful Saturday-morning-gathering of parents and educators. I spoke on the Learning Brain Networks. In this three-part blog post series, I share with you, my blog readers, my notes for that presentation. A 31-year-old man,...
by Ruth Bomar | Jun 5, 2017 | Gratitude, Stress Management
Experts describe the power of gratitude in turning the downward spiral of depression around. Interestingly, earlier this year, I became stuck and couldn’t get traction to write my dissertation. Fortunately, my doctoral dissertation coach, Gayle Scroggs showed...
by Ruth Bomar | May 26, 2017 | Graduation, Self-Determination
Graduation commencements are for people who cross the finish line. These graduates have one thing in common. Self-Determination. One aspect of self-determined behavior is knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Your strengths are those beliefs that keep you going even...
by Ruth Bomar | May 26, 2017 | Blog, College Transition 101, Graduation
Every semester completed is one step closer to graduation. In May we cross one semester’s finish line. But only those that run the race get to cross that finish line. The race starts on week one of the semester, when we map out assignment due dates on a...
by Ruth Bomar | May 26, 2017 | Blog, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro
The Finish Line. On May 13, I stood at the finish line of a journey begun seven years ago in 2010. By the simple decree of the alphabet, I led the group of seven doctorates receiving their degrees that morning. While the brass band played the familiar processional of...
