4 ways to tackle procrastination
So I just finished reading and taking notes on this research paper “The Nature of Procrastination: A Meta-Analytic and Theoretical Review of Quintessential Self-Regulatory Failure” […]
Academic skills
Is it perfectionism or pursuit of excellence?
Perfectionism is a topic/ condition that is discussed a lot in the university setting. It is usually described as a disabling condition, one that negatively […]
The Summer Break Series
Were you hoping to return home during the summer but COVID-19 has put a dent in that plan? First up, I want to acknowledge that […]
Achieving the psychological state of flow
I sat down with Lauren, creator and star of the “Like A Boss’ series a while back to talk about how one prepares oneself for […]
Principles of time management v1.2
Update 20/11/20: I read an interesting article today that got me thinking about time management again. Quite timely (pun intended) during this lockdown we are […]
Time blocking as a productivity method
I like Cal Newport. He wants us to get more good meaningful work done and spend less time on email or social media. That seems […]
The Self-care Mega Guide
Update 9/11/20: I continue to make adjustments and additions to our Self-care Mega Guide. At the moment I am adding ideas and content arising from […]
How to take notes in lectures - a useful video from Learning Scientists
Learning Scientists is a website dedicated to learning. Much of what is written in our Evidence-based exam preparation and writing tips guide has come from […]
Why I prefer LinkedIn as my primary social media channel
A while back I left social media. I am glad that I did. However I am not here to convince you to do the same. […]
Tame your brain, leading into exams
I sat down with Lauren Butterworth, the eminently capable individual behind the Like A Boss series for a video chat the other day. We covered […]
What is an exam wrapper and how might it improve your performance?
Each year when I repost the ‘Preparing for Exam Series’ I like to do a quick search of the literature to find new psychological concepts […]