Iris Reading - Part 8

How Can I Trick Myself Into Reading More?

As the new year approaches, many people will set a pretty simple goal for themselves – read more books. While it may seem like a trivial resolution, nearly a quarter of Americans haven’t read a book in any format over the past 12 months. The truth is, reading can be difficult for many reasons. Oftentimes, […]

Why Aren't Graduates Ready For Work?

Why Aren’t Graduates Ready For Work?

Millennials are called the boomerang generation for a reason. The majority of them go to school, get a degree, and somehow end up back at home where they started. The reason being is they can’t find a job. This is in part due to not being ready despite all the schooling they’ve been through. You […]

What college students wish their parents had taught them

What College Students Wish Their Parents Had Taught Them

The school year is nearly upon us, and students are preparing to head back to university. For some students, this is their first time being off on their own. Others have learned from experience what it is like to balance classes, personal obligations, work, and a social life. Many students learn these lessons by trial […]

How To Stay Productive While Working At Home

How To Stay Productive While Working At Home

With more people suddenly asked to work from home this past year, not everyone was prepared to. Companies adapted quickly using technology and apps to keep everything as “normal” as possible. Daily morning meetings are now via Zoom, and apps like Slack replaced knocking on your coworker’s cubicle to ask a quick question. For those […]

How Can You Motivate Myself To Study?

How Can You Motivate Yourself To Study?

How many times have you found yourself shying away from the books and making up reasons why you should spend time with classmates? All students are guilty of procrastinating studying and doing homework. Students who procrastinate are more likely to have low self-confidence, high anxiety, and are more frustrated than their peers. Especially in high […]