The restorative effect of studying outdoors
Most of us spend way too much time cooped up indoors. This is despite the fact plenty of research shows we’d be less stressed, have more energy, and feel more relaxed if we spent more time out in nature. Nature is a powerful antidote to the stresses and pressures of modern life. With this in […]
TikTok is KFC for the brain
The modern world is a place of overstimulation and overconsumption. Our environment primes us to seek out instant gratification. We are easily swayed by what is happening in the present, particularly the powerful forces of social media. Don’t want to feel the pain of doing your work? Don’t feel like sitting with uncomfortable thoughts and […]
How to read online without your attention being hijacked
There’s an art to reading online. How do you do it without getting derailed by a tsunami of ads, click-bait, notifications and hyperlinks? Your brain is up against many carefully crafted apps and video games that are designed to steal your attention. This article is about how you can read online without ending up places […]
Conquer video game addiction: Strategies to keep you grounded and healthy
When life isn’t going well, we find ways to escape. One easy escape is video gaming. A deputy principal recently told me that during COVID-19 lockdown many of his ATAR students developed an addiction to playing massive online multiplayer games. These students had lost all motivation to study. These addictive games have become a refuge […]