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 […]

How to avoid getting hangry

There’s an English proverb that says, “A hungry man is an angry man”. Do you ever get hangry? Hanger is a combination of hunger and anger. When you’re hungry, you get angry. And it’s not just in your head. A recent study found hanger is a real phenomenon. In this study, researchers gathered data from […]

Quitting the habit of last minute cramming

Have you ever crammed for an exam or written an essay at the very last minute? Cramming can very easily become a bad habit. Let me explain. When you procrastinate and leave your work until the night before it’s due, adrenaline and motivation kicks in. This allows you to work with crazy energy and intense […]

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 […]