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. […]
How to stay motivated after your mock exams
You’ve finished your mock exams. You’ve got your results back. You’ve said farewell to your teachers and friends. You’ve done the bulk of the work for your final exams that are coming up. So what happens next? You may be feeling a bit lost at this point. If you’re unsure about what you should be […]