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Adiós Laptop: The Power of Pencil and Paper

By on March 26, 2013 in Creativity, Focus, Self Control, Study Techniques, Technology

Call me old school but sometimes I like to get away from my computer screen and work with a pencil or a pen and some paper. In fact, I think humans create some of their best ideas when they work in this way as opposed to working within the rigid confines of a word document [...]

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Boost your brainpower with a dose of nature

By on March 17, 2013 in Creativity, Focus, Motivation

Picture this. A clear blue sky. Fresh clean air. Old ancient trees. Beautiful birdsong. Nice, eh? Now imagine this. Noise from traffic. Pollution. Dirty plastic waste. A sea of concrete. Let me ask you this – which scenery do you prefer? Judging from the huge digital image of a blue sky and mountains in the [...]

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The Micromovement Method: A fun way for busy people to get things done

By on January 6, 2013 in Creativity, Goal setting

I recently came across a great technique to help busy people get things done. In the book “Juicy Pens Thirsty Paper” bestselling author Sark presents the idea of working in “micro movements”. Whilst her book is aimed at people who want to write a book, you can use this technique to help you complete any [...]

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It’s all in the mind: Turning work into play

By on March 20, 2012 in Creativity, Motivation

When I mention the word “work” or “study”, what immediately jumps to mind? Many of us can’t help but think of pressure, deadlines, the possibility of failure, fatigue, discomfort and a lack of choice. The word “play” on the other hand conjures up a whole other world. Relaxation, having fun, feeling energised and not being [...]

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Visual note-taking for people who think they can’t draw

By on January 22, 2012 in Creativity, Mind mapping, Study Techniques

If I asked you to draw a picture of a chicken what would your reaction be? “No way, I can’t draw” or “Sure, no problem!”? Many people I work with have a black and white view when it comes to drawing. They think they either can or can’t draw. For this reason, teaching any form [...]

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Developing Razor Sharp Focus with Zen Habits Blogger, Leo Babauta

By on July 22, 2011 in Creativity, Lifestyle, Mind mapping, Study Techniques

If you’ve just logged into Facebook or your email for the 10th time today or find yourself thinking in Facebook statuses throughout the day, it may be time to read Leo Babauta’s eBook “Focus: A simplicity manifesto in the age of distraction”. This free eBook contains dozens of practical suggestions to help you enjoy life [...]

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So you think you’re stupid?

By on July 6, 2011 in Creativity

If you were a student who found studying Science, Maths or English a painful experience or you never could quite “get” these subjects, don’t feel bad or think you’re stupid. According to creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson – it’s not your fault. The school system failed you. In his book, “The Element”, Robinson argues that [...]

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How Yellow Paper and Zumba can Boost your Creativity

By on January 8, 2011 in Creativity, Writing

Want to be more creative? Then writing on warm coloured paper, hitting the gym and a view of nature may be your answer. These are just a few of the suggestions made by Dr Amantha Imber in her book “The Creativity Formula”. With a solid understanding of the latest empirical research, Dr Imber provides a [...]

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