How to speed up your mind mapping: Tricks of the trade

By on January 29, 2013 in Mind mapping, Study Techniques

I’ve been asked on more than one occasion “Is there any way I can speed up the mind mapping process?” The simple answer is yes. There are several ways you can fast track the mind mapping process. But like anything, there is no escaping the fact that mind mapping takes time. It takes effort. But [...]

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The Ziegarnik Effect: Why you should never just ‘study’ or ‘revise’

By on January 18, 2013 in Focus, Goal setting, Study Techniques

Have you ever said to yourself “I really need to study” or “I need to start revising” and days or weeks later you still hadn’t started but it had been weighing heavily on your mind all that time? The problem with telling yourself to study or revise is that these tasks are too vague and [...]

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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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Is Facebook damaging your brain and health?

By on December 27, 2012 in Focus, Self Control, Technology

It should come as no surprise that ‘Facebook’ is the number 1 search term on the Internet. Now don’t get me wrong, I quite like Facebook. I use Facebook like 1 billion other people on the planet. I’d probably go on Facebook everyday but I have limits (e.g. I’m not one to share what I [...]

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Simple strategies to strengthen your self control (Part 3)

By on December 13, 2012 in Focus, Lifestyle, Self Control

Do you think developing better self control is hard work? If so, then think again. There are a range of super simple strategies that you can incorporate into your everyday life to strengthen your self control. Below are a few of my favourites. Wait 10 minutes In the book “The Willpower Instinct”, Kelly McGonigal challenges [...]

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