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Review of Ahmad Syafi’i and Ahmat Rondi Toyib's International Journal "Role Play as A Method to Overcome Students”

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International Journal Do you know about the international journal?      Many people consider international journals to be difficult to understand because the discussion in them is too difficult to read. This perception is not entirely true or false, because there are still international journals that discuss things that are light and easy to read and understand. The journal has several components that must be in the making, namely: 1. Tittle 2. Name of the author 3. Email the author 4. Abstract 5. Keyword 6. Introduction 7. Literature review 8. Method 9. Discussion 10. Conclusion 11. Bibliography      This time I will discuss one of the very interesting international journals to read and discuss. This journal discusses about English language education more precisely is how to handle students' anxiety in speaking English. The journal title I will review is the Role Play As A Method to Students Overcome 'Anxiety in Speaking. The aut...

Book Review "The Power of Habit" (Chapter 7-9)

Hello guys... Welcome back to my blog This is my last post for the review book "The Power of Habit". In this post, I will continue the book review "The Power of Habit" chapters 7-9. Happy reading.... Chapter 7 : How Target Knows What You Want Before You Do       "Consumers sometimes act like habitual beings, automatically repeating past behavior with little regard for current goals" two psychiatrists at the University of Southern California wrote in 2009.      This book explain about every habit per person is different. For example, people who like potato chips buy bags every time, but Folgers women never go to a potato alley. There are people who buy milk whenever they shop "even if they have lots at home" and there are people who always buy desserts when they say they are trying to lose weight. But milk buyers and dessert washers don't overlap automatically. Habits are unique to everyone. However, habits are often stronger than s...

My Experience in Reading My Friend's Blog

Hello guys.. Welcome back to my blog. In my post this time, I will share my experience in reading some of my blog I have read some of my friends' blogs and I think their blog is very interesting to read. From my experience reading my friend's Blog, I have gotten some new information and can add to my knowledge. First , I get new information about 4 methods in educating children to prepare children in the life of the global community. Second,  I got new knowledge about how habits can affect a person's character, and how to make good habits, but it should be explained every chapter to be clearer. Third,   I got a new knowledge that if someone wants to be really happy, that person must be happy with his choice and then work hard then he will be successful, that's when someone feels full happiness. Fourth , I learned that teenagers should not be afraid to dream and must always think positively. Fifth , if someone wants to be rich, he must be able to make his own money...

Book Review "The Power of Habit" (Chapter 5 & 6)

Hello everyone... Welcome back to my blog. I will continue the review book "The Power of Habit" chapters 5 & 6. Hopefully you enjoy reading this book review. Chapter 5 : Starbucks and The Habit of Success  Willpower is the most important keystone habit in people's success.      In this book, Mark Muraven explains that willpower was once understood as a skill. However, further research shows that it operates as a muscle, “‘like the muscles in your arms or legs…’”.      Willingness is the only key habit that is most important for individual success. Willingness is not just a skill. This is muscle and he is tired from working harder, so that less power is left for other things. For example, if you want to do something that requires determination such as  going to run after work, you have to save your determination in the afternoon.      To achieve better service quality every day, Starbucks makes efforts to train self-di...

Book Review "The Power of Habit" (Chapter 3 & 4)

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Hello guys .. Welcome to my blog. At this time I will continue the book review of the power of Habit. If I review chapters 1 & 2 in the previous post, this timeI will discuss the next chapter is Chapter 3 & 4. Hopefully you enjoy reading this book review. Chapter 3 : The Golden Rule of Habit Change       People can never really get rid of bad habits. On the contrary. To change a habit, this book explains that there is a golden rule of habit change and the golden rule of habit change is reprogramming. You have to keep the old cues, and give old rewards, but make new routines. Almost all behaviors can be changed if the cues and the rewards remain the same. The rule: If you use the same cue, and give the same reward, you can shift the routine and change habits. The golden rule of habit change can help anyone change their own habits. The Golden Rule can also affect care for alcoholism, obesity, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and hundreds of other destructiv...

Book Review "The Power of Habit" (Chapter 1 & 2)

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Welcome to my blog.. In my post this time, I will review some of the chapters contained in the book The Power of Habit. I hope this book review can provide new knowledge and benefits. Happy reading. Chapter 1 : The Habit Loop      Charles Duhigg explains the three stages are repeated as a round that is habit-forming. The first is cue , a trigger that tells Your brain to go into automatic mode and habits of which one to use. The second is routine , the act of pushing with indifferent, can be physical and mental or emotional. The third is reward , a hope that helps your brain to determine whether the circle of this special need in mind for the future. The cue and reward are intertwined so that it appears the sense of anticipation and a strong desire. Finally, the arising of a habit.      When a habit emerges, the brain can stop participating fully in decision-making. Stop working so hard, or change focus to another task. So, if you deliberate...

Description of Charles Duhigg's Book: The Power of Habit

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The Power of Habit  Writer : Charles Duhigg 386 Pages 9 Chapters Hello everyone... In this post, I will describe a motivational book written by Charles Duhigg entitled The Power of Habit. Synopsis Habit is an activity that is carried out repeatedly and continuously, then forms a special skill. Something difficult becomes easier or even something that is impossible becomes possible. A daily habit can reflect a person's personality. Likewise, to get our success in everything we want we must have good character and success. Successful characters can only be formed through good habits such as optimism, discipline, hard work, and so on. In the book The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg explains how these habits exist and how they can be changed. In this book also explains that there are 3 components that can form a habit and can rotate continuously are cues, routines, and gifts. Habits are not fate. As explained by Charles Duhigg, by utilizing this new science, we can chan...