I used to be a workaholic. I didn’t know how to relax. I had one speed and one speed only . . . GO! When I started dating my husband, he made a comment I never forgot. He said, “You’re intense.” I laughed it off, thinking, “How ridiculous!”. But looking back, he was right. Over […]
Do you tend to sit for long periods? Most of us do. We sit and stare at our screens or textbooks for large chunks of the day. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking”. It sounds dramatic, but sitting for 30 minutes or more leads to: • Reduced blood flow to the […]
10 years ago, I was feeling emotionally exhausted. It had been an intense year of work and study. I desperately needed a break. So I packed a backpack and went hiking with a group of friends. We did the sorts of things you see people do in wilderness films: we swam in rivers, slept under […]
Do you find yourself getting distracted when you study? Here’s a simple thing you can do to help you focus better and improve your study sessions . . . Take regular exercise breaks. A study titled Sweat so you don’t forget found that engaging in regular five minute exercise breaks reduced mind wandering, improved focus, […]
