Category Archives: Study Tips

Learning Opportunities: What Do You Want to Learn?

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable Every state requires insurance continuing education. Your attitude toward that education requirement determines how much you benefit from it. Do you view it as an opportunity? Or just another item on your growing to do list? … Continue reading →

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Online Learning, Memory, and Aging

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable WebMD reports that many people start to notice decreased memory performance in their 50s. We all know to expect physiological changes as we age. As early as our 20s we begin to lose some brain cells, … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons We Procrastinate – And What You Can Do about It

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable What type of procrastinator are you? A few people out there almost never procrastinate…but they’re a rare breed. For some, putting off tasks until “tomorrow” is a way of life. Others drag their feet on tasks they … Continue reading →

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Online Continuing Education on the Rise

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable Where do you stand with taking online insurance continuing education courses? You probably fall into one of three groups: Early Adopters – you’ve been enjoying the flexibility of online learning for years Recent Users – you’ve … Continue reading →

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Amp Up Learning with a Study Buddy

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable Have you noticed that teachers and college professors often encourage students to form study groups? Whether it’s to study for an exam or simply keep up with what’s being taught in class, many students find that … Continue reading →

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4 Time-Wasting Study Habits to Avoid

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable Have you ever wished you had more hours in a day? Between appointments with clients, other professional obligations, and personal priorities, it can be challenging to find time for insurance ce and studying for licensing exams. … Continue reading →

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Foods that Boost Brain Power

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable If you follow this blog, you know that healthy sleep and exercise habits can help prime your brain for that next online insurance continuing education course. But what about food? It turns out that eating healthy … Continue reading →

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10 Factors that Affect Learning

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable Several articles on this blog offer advice for how to get the most from an online insurance continuing education course. Many factors affect our learning, and while it might not be feasible to try to control … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Learn More

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable What does it mean to exercise and learn more? Imagine yourself taking an online insurance continuing education course. You’re alert and focused. Everything you’ve learned makes sense. And the next day, you still recall what you … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of Memory

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Shelley A. Gable

By Shelley A. Gable It seems like every few weeks I hear something in the news about new research related to memory. Whether it’s on the radio, in a magazine, or on TV, I come across terms like working memory, … Continue reading →

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