by Ruth Bomar | May 18, 2017 | Academic Coaching, ADHD in College, College Transition 101
How do you find college success? Years of working side by side with college students with and without learning disabilities or ADHD, have shown me that successful college students take these five steps. Step one Be willing to learn. Remember that you are in school to...
by Ruth Bomar | Apr 28, 2017 | My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro, Resiliency, Stress Management
My stomach was queasy. I couldn’t sleep. My head hurt. I sat in front of my computer and felt dizzy, because stress had moved in and was sitting on me like an elephant. I was facing a hard deadline. Something that could not be moved back or negotiated. This was...
by Ruth Bomar | Feb 13, 2017 | Academic Coaching, College Transition 101, Study Routines
For all you, perfectionists out there, this one is for you. You have 2 discussion boards due this week. Are you stuck and don’t know how to start? Here are twelve steps to get your ideas out of your head and onto your paper. On a blank piece of paper, write out...
by Ruth Bomar | Feb 1, 2017 | Resiliency
Back in the late 80s, we used to watch MacGyver. He is the guy who would always wind up in an impossible situation surrounded by bunch of bad guys. He would have to rescue the girl and save the world with just what he found in his back pocket. Usually this consisted...
by Ruth Bomar | Jan 12, 2017 | Get Organized, Get Organized
Every year I look at new planners. Something more colorful. Something new and fancy but I keep going back to my Planner Pad.Here’s how I use my Planner Pad. Top third labeled for major projects or roles in my life. I write down the next step for each...
