Focus your mind with Screentime Genie

Why is it that the closer it gets to exams, the more time we tend to waste online? If you find yourself watching random videos when you need to be studying, you’re not alone. This behaviour is most likely due to the fact that you’re feeling stressed and tired. When you’re freaking out about everything […]

Warning: Welcome to TikTok hell

Have you ever been sucked in by a clickbait title? I have. Many times. The problem is when I’m tired, I have very little willpower. I can’t help myself. I click on ridiculous headlines. And I usually always regret it. For example, a few weeks ago I came across an article about a young couple […]

Lessons from The Marshmallow Test: How to work in a world of instant gratification

You’re not going to like what I’m about to say. Here goes! They key to doing well at school (and in life) is to become comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. The time has come to embrace boredom, anxiety, pain, and confusion. Resist the urge to escape these uncomfortable mental states. Don’t distract yourself. If you can […]

The Tim Tam Philosophy: How to Stick at Something and Not Give Up

Image credit (image 1: snow dog): CSG Dog Snow Gear Have you ever tried to change your behaviour, only to give up after a few days? Whether it be learning a new language or an instrument, most people give up far too easily. Why do we give up? Because we get easily frustrated. Why the […]