The importance of rest: Why studying for long periods of time is counterproductive

Do you have a tendency to push yourself? Do you burn the midnight oil? If so, the way you’re working isn’t working. Sure, I know how it is. When you work until late at night (when others are sleeping), you feel like you’re being super productive. It feels like you’re getting lots done. You think […]

7 strategies to boost your study power and focus

When I was working on my doctorate, I was part of a writer’s group at university. We would meet three times a week to write in 45 minute sprints (no distractions), followed by 15 minute breaks. By lunchtime, we had completed three 45 minute writing sessions. I felt like a vegetable by the end of […]