Brain Boosters Revisited: What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t)
A reflection on recent research into brain-boosting supplements, revisiting past scepticism and highlighting why I think lifestyle foundations still matter most. Back in 2019, I wrote […]
A reflection on recent research into brain-boosting supplements, revisiting past scepticism and highlighting why I think lifestyle foundations still matter most. Back in 2019, I wrote […]
Explore five types of procrastination apps, each offering a different psychological approach to help you get started, stay focused, and feel better about study. You might […]
Could the right background noise be a useful tool for better focus? A new study suggests it might help—especially for students with ADHD. I recently came […]
Exploring what research tells us might be small daily habits that make a difference to student wellbeing and academic success. Over the past few months, I’ve […]
What does it mean to truly flourish — and how can students invest in their wellbeing in ways that actually work? What makes a life go […]
The UAC Student Lifestyle and Learning Report 2025 reveals a generation of students driven by passion yet navigating significant challenges related to finances, mental health, and […]
This recently went out to those subscribed to the Procrastination Mailing List. I thought it was probably good for the blog as well. If you want […]
Ever wondered what would happen if you could interview a report? In this playful exploration, we ask the World Happiness Report all the questions you’d want […]
I recently wrote a post about how and why to be a more ‘strategic’ student. But if you prefer your information in infographic form, well I […]
Embracing a strategic approach to learning may be a key to balancing academic success and wellbeing. Yesterday, I attended the HERGA 2024 conference (https://herga.com.au/conference-2024/), where the […]
I take a look at some research by Hobbs, Jelbert, Santos, and Hood (2024) that finds that the benefits of happiness courses are only maintained when […]
In the realm of mental health, reaching those who need it can be challenging, with many individuals not seeking professional help. To address this, mobile apps […]
Turns out that there might be times of the day that are better in terms of being able to pay attention and concentrate. Take a guess […]
In today’s research digest, I look at unlocking belonging and how we navigate the complex world of connection and wellbeing. Since coming to this role in […]
What kind of research is being done on programs that help students improve their academic performance AND wellbeing at the same time? I’m glad you asked! […]