11/30 -Monday's Blog

Statements that applies to me:
-I never spend more than i have
-I don't spend more when depressed or angry
-Instead of credit i use debit
-I always putt money aside in savings account
-I'm never late at paying my bills
-I often impulsively buy things
-I often spend too much

Some of my life values:
-Comfortable life
-Job success
-Culture
-Earning a lot of money
-Prestige/ social recognition
-Education/ knowledge
-Recreation
-Family activities
-Sense of accomplishment
-Happiness/ contentment
-Shopping/ spending money
-Health
-Image/ personal appearance

10/21-Wednesday's Blog

Where to study:
It's best to study at a private, well lit, and quiet desk with no distractions.

Some Aids to Memory:
-Over-learn material
-Read, discuss, draw
-Categorize the info

Set Goals that are:
-Challenging
-Reasonable
-Specific

Short-Term Memory:
-Fragile
-Has limited capacity
-Can be tricked

Long-Term Memory:
-Procedural memory ("how" of memory)
-Declarative memory ("what" of memory)
-Semantic memory (recall basic facts & ideas)
-Episodic memory (recall personal life)

Master Memorization:
-Pay attention
-Impose organization
-Expand association