Apply these time-management hacks and memory techniques for maximum performance. — It’s reached that stage in the academic year where time has become a precious resource. Often, we feel that studying has to be this tedious mammoth of a task that relies on the formula of time spent = success. But what’s equally important is how we spend this time and…

It’s time to throw away your old ways of doing things. — “Each morning, we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ― Buddha Through the past years of my life, I’ve come to realise one train of thought that has had a profound effect on my happiness and how I interpret my personal life. …

The concept that can drastically change your perception of life — Consider the following scenario: your doctor offers you a drug in which he explains 94% of people do not experience any severe side effects. Now consider instead he gives alternate information, telling you that 6% of people who took the drug suffered severe side effects. …

The division that shapes the world, society and the way we live. — Through recent years of my life, I’ve come to realise two domains in everyday life that function in crucially different ways. They glue together how we perceive the world, yet remain distinct and unable to interact. They govern how society operates but equally play a role in our personal lives. …

Harnessing the power of your mind through mindfulness. — Meditation has been one of the most game-changing habits I’ve ever acquired. But out of all the known plus sides it has to offer, there is one hidden benefit that can remarkably reshape the way you live your life. Let’s take a detailed look at what this factor is, which…

Don’t let your ambitions become smudged by the digital world. — We’ve all been there — you wake up with a relatively quiet schedule, with many blank spaces to crack on with your key priorities. But before you know it, today’s to-dos are shoved to tomorrow, projects are put-off, and things just simply aren’t done. The frantic digital world invades both…

Learn the secrets of meditation to change your brain’s operating state. — Mindfulness is arguably the most popular branch of meditation used in today’s Western society. Despite being practised amongst cultures across the globe for centuries, science is only now beginning to show the real benefits of mindful meditation. We’ll be looking at effective mindfulness practice, its usefulness in battling the limiting…

Why you should prioritise important tasks over urgent ones. — How often have you had little time to finish an important project? Whether it’s a deadline for work, an assignment or a personal goal, we are all victims of bad time management at some stage. Some days we feel we have an abundance of time. But it’s not long until…

Discovering the magic in being uncertain of your future plans. — ‘What are you going to be when you grow up?’ I, like many other children, used to think this question had only one answer. The stress of choosing one set career path is not uncommon; many of us are tricked into this false belief from an early age. Today’s education…