How to bring order to the chaos of life with a simple list
Do you enjoy the feeling of crossing an item off your to-do list? I love the feeling. I think, “Go me! Look at you go!” as I strike the pen through the list item. But as good as it feels to cross things off, it’s not really about that. That’s not where the power of […]
The Power of the Tiny Tidy
Is tidying and cleaning a form of procrastination? It certainly can be. If you’re spending hours of your day, dusting, picking up bits of fluff off the carpet and scrubbing floors, then yes. You’ve got a bad case of procrastacleaning. Put simply, you’re avoiding living. As professor (and expert on procrastination) Tim Pychyl says: “Procrastination […]
10 strategies to help students get organised and stay organised
Do you feel scattered and overwhelmed? Can’t find the things you need to get started with your work? Is your workspace a mess? Being disorganised can create inner turmoil, stress and confusion. If you can’t find basic items (e.g. your textbooks or assignment sheet) you run the risk of giving up before you even get […]
Study planning made easy: A planning method to decrease stress and overwhelm and regain control of your studies
How often do you underestimate the amount of time an assignment will take? Do you feel like you need to be driven by a frenzied panic to get your work done? There is a better way. If you’ve had enough of pulling all-nighters, then it’s time to learn how to create effective study plans and […]