Having problems finding the right answer? Here’s a mind shift: Don’t! Eliminate the wrong ones instead. It’s a subtle change in perspective but can be effective when analyzing multiple choice questions. Not only do you arrive at the correct answer by the process of elimination, but you also know why the other three are incorrect. […]

Get a little uptight before an exam? Most people do. You’ve probably heard this before: Practice deep breathing for relaxation. Research suggests that deep, controlled breathing not only injects more oxygen to the brain (which is always good), but also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (which handles stress . . . you know that old fight […]