Need a memory boost, or new study strategies? Here are some more tools for your toolkit: aromatherapy and music. These are easy, low-cost tools with no side effects. Certain scents and some music have been linked to improved recall or concentration. Here’s an article on the aromatherapy: http://www.livestrong.com/article/175395-aromatherapy-and-memory/ And here’s one on music and brain exercises to help anxiety during tests: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/classroom_solutions/2011/05/state-assessments-reducing-test-anxiety The author of the 2nd article includes a video, and she uses these techniques for high-stress testing in K-12 classrooms, but I found them very easy and useful too.
Five Tips for Newly-Employed Veterans: Once you’ve found a job, how do you adjust and excel in the new civilian surroundings? Abcnews.com gives five tips: translating, observing, educating, connecting, and communicating at: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/tips-newly-hired-veterans-16164742
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