5 strategies to help you write an assignment, thesis or book

The thought of starting any new writing task can be a daunting one. With only ideas in your head and nothing on paper or typed up on your computer, the sight of a blank sheet of paper or empty word document can be paralysing for many of us. “Where do I start?” you may ask […]

5 ways to motivate yourself to study a boring subject and/or complete a project

Update (January 2018): I have since written a number of other articles on strategies to help motivate yourself to study boring subjects. Check out this article on 10 ways to boost your motivation. __________________________________________________________________________ How do I motivate myself to study? is one question I am constantly asked by students. Having just completed my honours […]

Motivating the Unmotivated

At the beginning of every school year, I would tell myself “This year is going to be different. Assignments in on time, great marks, participating in lots of activities and to top it off, I’m going to be more organised” For a short time, I would feel motivated with a positive outlook, but it wasn’t […]