The GAP and the GAIN: The secret to feeling happy, confident and successful

Adult colouring books were all the rage a few years ago. For many people, colouring in is a great way to reduce stress and calm the frenzied mind. But as much as I love coloured pens, pencils and crayons, I’m not keen on colouring in. Instead of decreasing my stress levels, it has the opposite […]

Success isn’t about being smart, rich or famous

My dad thought I couldn’t survive in the world unless I studied physics and chemistry. When I was 15, dad made it clear that these subject were non-negotiable: I had to study them in year 11 and 12. So I rote-learned my way through physics and chemistry. And I hated these subjects with a passion! […]

When winging it no longer works: How to have a study breakthrough

Most of us can wing it up until the end of year 10. We can get by doing the bare minimum. Read over your notes a few times. Highlight a few things. We’re good to go for the test! So when this approach no longer works in upper school, many students are confused. It’s a […]

The secret to overnight success

We live in a world where we are conditioned to want instant results with minimal effort. The expectation is that we can have anything we want, right now. Success included. This is perhaps why Australians spend approximately $2 billion a year on lottery tickets. Every time someone purchases a lotto ticket, they’re buying into the […]