The Kaisen Way to EPPP Success

In the world of EPPP test preparation, there’s a familiar story. It goes something like this.

You finished your graduate work, you completed your internship and now you’re all ready to do what you always dreamed of doing—helping people through work as a psychologist. There’s only one problem, you haven’t passed your licensure exam. Compared to the rigors of grad school and the stress of internship, this final hurdle seems comparatively easy. So you order a box of books and other preparation materials that promise to train you for everything you need to know to successfully pass the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) and get licensed.

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5 Tips to Survive Wedding Season With EPPP Test Prep

It’s likely you’ve attended at least one wedding already this summer. The season is well under way yet not nearly over. The invitations covering the refrigerator could be a stressful reminder of how little room is left on your calendar for EPPP test prep. It’s like the holidays except there are more flowers, more friends and family, and definitely more dancing.

Is it possible to enjoy the wedding bells while productively doing EPPP test prep? Here are some tips to survive this not-so-perfect studying scenario. Continue reading

Increase Productivity When Studying for the EPPP

Those who are studying for the EPPP easily fall into one of two opposite problems. The first problem is insufficient focus. Even though you know you ought to be working through your EPPP test preparation materials, your mind wanders and your attention is scattered by a multitude of mental and digital distractions. The opposite problem a person can fall into is that they are so focused and absorbed in their EPPP studies that they work themselves into the ground and fail to take proper breaks.

With regard to this second problem, the solution is simple. Take periodic breaks. Stand up, stretch, walk around. Doing this will increase your productivity. Continue reading