Do you tend to sit for long periods? Most of us do. We sit and stare at our screens or textbooks for large chunks of the day. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking”. It sounds dramatic, but sitting for 30 minutes or more leads to: • Reduced blood flow to the […]
10 years ago, I was feeling emotionally exhausted. It had been an intense year of work and study. I desperately needed a break. So I packed a backpack and went hiking with a group of friends. We did the sorts of things you see people do in wilderness films: we swam in rivers, slept under […]
Do you find yourself getting distracted when you study? Here’s a simple thing you can do to help you focus better and improve your study sessions . . . Take regular exercise breaks. A study titled Sweat so you don’t forget found that engaging in regular five minute exercise breaks reduced mind wandering, improved focus, […]
Studying for tests and exams is hard work. But you won’t be able to study effectively if you’re burned out, irritable and exhausted. So it’s time to get serious about self care. Self care practices will keep you mentally and physically strong. But before we look at a range of self care practices, you first […]
Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age of distraction, habit formation and much, much more!
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