Why is the notification button on your phone red? This is no accident. This is a deliberate design decision. It’s the same reason why fast food logos are often warm reds, yellows, and orange tones. These colours jump out at us. They create a sense of excitement and urgency. In his book Drunk Tank Pink, […]
Here’s a fact that may surprise you . . . Loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Take a moment to let that sink in. Why is being socially isolated so damaging to our health? It’s because we’re social creatures. We’re biologically wired for connection. This is one of […]
Want to change your behaviour/life for the better? Then it’s time to make a few small tweaks to your lifestyle. Below are 15 scientifically proven strategies that can help you change any behaviour. 1. Re-engineer your environment Simple changes to your environment can help nudge you towards engaging in particular behaviours. For example, a year […]
Have you noticed that children love learning? They throw themselves into playing with blocks, singing songs, drawing with crayons, and creating art. But as we get older, many of us lose our love of learning. Learning at high school and university can become all about … • Copying things from the whiteboard, PowerPoint slides or […]
Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive and engaging study skills sessions for Australian secondary schools. She has worked with thousands of secondary students, parents, teachers and lifelong learners over the past 15 years.
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