Eating smart: How certain foods can boost your motivation and wellbeing

Here’s some food for thought . . . Have you ever considered that the food you eat could be affecting your motivation levels, wellbeing and ability to focus? I’ve been exploring the research in this area and I’ve got to say, the research is so compelling. It’s made me clean up my act. I’ve ditched […]

Lessons from The Marshmallow Test: How to work in a world of instant gratification

You’re not going to like what I’m about to say. Here goes! They key to doing well at school (and in life) is to become comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. The time has come to embrace boredom, anxiety, pain, and confusion. Resist the urge to escape these uncomfortable mental states. Don’t distract yourself. If you can […]

The art of taming negative emotions: 10 ways to feel better

Are you struggling to get work done at home? Find yourself procrastinating? Before you start googling ‘Time management techniques’, consider this . . . According to Associate Professor Tim Pychyl, procrastination isn’t a time management issue. It’s actually an emotion management issue. This means if you can get a better handle on your emotions, in […]

Worried about working from home? Strategies to help you get stuff done

How do you stay sane and focused when working from home? Managing oneself can be challenging, especially in stressful times. Over the past week, I’ve heard several people say: “I’ll go stir crazy if I have to work from home!” I’m here to tell you that working from home can be a lot of fun. […]