11 mistakes students make with tests and exams (and how to avoid making them)

Mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning process. But if you keep making the same mistakes over and over again, this can be incredibly disheartening. When it comes to taking tests and exams, there are some common pitfalls students fall into. Below I share 11 common mistakes students make when it comes to preparing […]

The Tim Tam Philosophy: How to Stick at Something and Not Give Up

Image credit (image 1: snow dog): CSG Dog Snow Gear Have you ever tried to change your behaviour, only to give up after a few days? Whether it be learning a new language or an instrument, most people give up far too easily. Why do we give up? Because we get easily frustrated. Why the […]

My digital diet: How I created more time and regained control of my brain

The average person spends 16 minutes on Facebook every time they login. The Yellow Social Media Report 2018 states: Multiplying average time spent by average usage occasions indicates that the typical user is spending almost 10 hours a week on Facebook. 10 hours a week! Do that for an entire year? That’s 520 hours (nearly […]

What to do when you can’t be bothered studying: The Do Something Principle

I recently overheard a year 12 student say to her friend: “I can’t be bothered studying English … I can’t be bothered studying maths or biology … I’ll just sit here and do nothing.” I suspect that this student was feeling overwhelmed by everything she had to do. And we all know what this feels […]