Social media is like an addictive pokie machine: Are you hooked?

Every morning I see a man walking a dog. Or is it a dog walking a man? The dog pulls the man forward on the footpath. The man drags his feet at a snail’s pace. His neck is bent forward. His eyes are glued to his phone. The man looks zombified. He is far, far […]

Breaking the sedentary study cycle with active workstations

Do you get distracted or feel restless when you’re trying to study? If so, you may want to try using an active workstation. Active workstations (e.g., sit-stand desks, treadmill desks, and spin desks) allow you to incorporate physical movement into normally sedentary study/work tasks. Research shows combining study with movement can boost your brainpower (e.g., […]

How to become more motivated by controlling your dopamine

Do you know someone who is super motivated? About 10 years ago I met the beloved Australian celebrity Costa Georgiardis from the television show Gardening Australia. I was blown away by Costa’s energy and enthusiasm. He was exactly like he appeared on TV. But he wasn’t hamming it up for the camera. Costa was the […]

How exercise breaks can help you learn better

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, […]