Should I Be My Students’ Teacher or Their Coach?
I just came out of a great conference. However, it wasn't a great conference because…
Student Motivation and MLK Day Celebration
At various points in a given semester, students find themselves unmotivated for a number of…
Breaking Free from the Stress and Strains of Final Exams: Try Out the “Smile Loop!”
Wow. At long last, final exams are over...sort of. For most of us, we have…
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Take a Real Break
As my students wrap up the semester and head home, they are filled with excitement.…
Are You Procrastinating?
As exams and paper deadlines approach, it is easy to procrastinate. Here are some clues…
Posted inAdvice Stress & Anxiety Study Tips - General
Vulnerability: A Required Prerequisite for Learning?
According to research referenced by columnist Elizabeth Bernstein, vulnerability can be a great thing. Although…
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Self-Care and Stress Management
Life is filled with ups and downs but how do you manage your emotions? Some…
Posted inMiscellany Professionalism Stress & Anxiety
Do you know any curmudgeons at your law school?
Sometimes ASP'ers have to convince others regarding programmatic changes, added services, data collection, or other…
The Herculean ASPer?
A herculean ASPer is an academic support professional who is perceived to have extraordinary powers…
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The Surprising Benefits of Chit Chat, Eye Contact, and a Hello for Law Students & ASP (and the 10/5 Rule)!
In follow-up to yesterday's excellent post on tackling fear by Prof. Pritchard, I…unfortunately...spent most of…