The Importance of Being Kind

Do you ever feel like you can’t face the day? Like everything feels too hard? And you can’t do it? If so, I get it. I’ve been there (many times). What I’ve found really helps when I’m feeling down is a little self care. And this usually involves taking some time out, being kind to […]

How to stay motivated after your mock exams

You’ve finished your mock exams. You’ve got your results back. You’ve said farewell to your teachers and friends. You’ve done the bulk of the work for your final exams that are coming up. So what happens next? You may be feeling a bit lost at this point. If you’re unsure about what you should be […]

How to Inject More Fun into Your Studies: Reprogramming Your Brain to Love Learning

Have you noticed that children love learning? They throw themselves into playing with blocks, singing songs, drawing with crayons, and creating art. But as we get older, many of us lose our love of learning. Learning at high school and university can become all about … • Copying things from the whiteboard, PowerPoint slides or […]

Deactivate your amygdala to combat procrastination

Do you have trouble getting started with your work? Do you have a tendency to leave your work until the last minute? New research shows that your amygdala and emotions may be part of the problem. In a recently published study, Caroline Schluter and her colleagues at Ruhr University found that people who have a […]