When we procrastinate, we are usually afraid of something. We may be afraid of failure, or of not being good enough. We may be afraid of succeeding, or of the change that success will bring. We may be afraid of the unknown, or of the familiar becoming too comfortable. Whatever the reason, when we allow fear to dictate our actions, we are not living our best lives. We are not moving forward, and we are not reaching our full potential. The first step to overcoming fear is to understand it. Why are we afraid? What are we afraid of? Once we can identify our fears, we can begin to address them. We may need to seek professional help to deal...
When I was in 8th grade, there were these few guys in my class who would, at the most random times, make the most obnoxious and inaccurate claims that they could come up with. It was always something along the lines of, “ I’m better than you because I’m taller”, or the cliched- “ That band is so gay!”. Now the rest of us, appalled, would begin to spout out all sorts of facts to prove them wrong (Enough that we could probably write a thesis paper on it if given the opportunity). And in all this heated discussion that was being carried out with all seriousness from our end, as we listed every single legitimate argument we knew...
Whether or not Bill Gates was a procrastinator is up for debate. Some say that he is, while others claim that he isn’t. Regardless, there is no denying that Gates is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. Gates co-founded Microsoft in 1975, and the company has since become the world’s largest software maker. Gates is also one of the richest men in the world, with a net worth of over $81 billion. So, what made Gates so successful? Was it his ability to procrastinate and put off tasks until the last minute? Or was it something else entirely? Let’s take a closer look at Gates’ life and work to see if we can find any clues. He...
Looking for the best read-aloud chapter books to read to your kids? Here are 25 interesting and engaging books your kids will love! Best for ages 5-8. Hi friends! I’m so excited to share this book post today. If you haven’t already checked out this list of 100+ Chapter Book Series for Kids Kindergarten/1st Grade, be sure to do that! I worked on that post with my friend Paige and it’s been a big hit. If you’re not already following Paige over on Instagram, do so immediately! She is a practical, realistic and down-to-earth mama of 4 who is constantly sharing helpful life hacks, recipes ideas and more! Today we’ve teamed up to share some read-alouds that your kids will...
Since 2020, Duolingo has supported graduate student researchers through the Duolingo Research Grant program. Our 2020 and 2021 cohorts included master's and doctoral students whose work focused on language learning and teaching with technology, and this year we expanded the program to support research into early (K-3) English literacy and elementary mathematics as well!Today we're announcing our 2022 Duolingo Research Grant recipients. Their work improves teaching and learning with technology, here at Duolingo and around the world. Congratulations to the new cohort!Second language learning Samuel DavidsonDepartment of Linguistics, University of California, DavisDeveloping student-adaptable automated corrective feedback for L2 and heritage learners of SpanishProviding feedback to students on their writing is extremely time-consuming for instructors, and for students, waiting for feedback...
