by Ruth Bomar | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Finals
This is what we know about the time of day and brain power. First, our thinking power varies throughout the day. We are quicker, slower, more creative and less creative in some parts of the day than others. Second, these ups and downs in our mental...
by Ruth Bomar | Jul 24, 2017 | Blog, Dissertation Coaching, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro
Over the summer, I enrolled in a Dissertation Coaching class which is part of my ICF coaching certification process. I am writing a blog series on issues that I faced as a doctoral student and the wonderful things I am gaining in my dissertation coaching class. Fixed...
by Ruth Bomar | Jul 22, 2017 | Blog, Dissertation Coaching, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro, Stress Management
The Imposter Syndrome – Part One. Over the summer, I enrolled in a Dissertation Coaching class which is part of my ICF coaching certification process. I am writing a blog series on issues that I faced as a doctoral student and the wonderful things I am...
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 | 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...
