How to Become More Curious (And Why You Should)
Curiosity is often discussed as something that’s “natural”: A trait that some people (and animals) have had since birth. But it’s not that simple. Curiosity is also a skill. Like…
Use Inquiry-Based Learning to Stay Curious About What You’re Studying
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Teachers use a variety of methods to help students learn and retain material and we can find ways to modify those methods for independent studying, too. A…
Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Your Next Job Interview
Photo: africa_pink (Shutterstock) ChatGPT’s impact on our daily lives has likely been overhyped, but it does have some great uses. Students can use it to study for tests, for example.…
How to Make Your Impostor Syndrome Work for You
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Up to 82% of people have felt like they’re not good enough and will be “found out” at work, according to the National Library Medicine. Most of…
The Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring a College Admissions Counselor
The pressure to get into a good college is strong, but the process doesn’t have to be more expensive than it already it is. You’re already paying application fees, fees…
Four of the Best Ways to Study (but Not Cheat) With ChatGPT
Among the many initial concerns around AI and ChatGPT is that students would use it to write their school papers or essays or otherwise cheat on assignments. While you obviously…
The Best Questions to Ask on Your First Day at a New Job
The first day at a new job can feel a whole lot like the interviews you went through to land that job. You’re still nervous, excited, and desperate to make…
Ask Your Best Friend Three Questions to Learn Who You Are Outside of Work
Even if you’re one of the lucky few who truly love their job, you probably don’t want your identity to be defined solely by what you currently do for a…
Ask These Questions Instead of ‘How Are You?’
Photo: Pressmaster (Shutterstock) As children, most people were taught to memorize certain dialogue in order to be considered polite in everyday situations. Along with saying “please,” “thank you,” and “nice…
Use These Canned Responses to Answer Nosy or Inappropriate Questions
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) No matter where it happens—whether it’s at a family holiday gathering, the office, or among friends—being on the receiving end of a highly personal question can be…