History Teacher & Freelance Writer | Education & Productivity blogger
Quitting music was never intentional, but for seven months, I didn’t pick up the ukulele. This is why I quit music, and why I’m finally making my return. … More Why I quit music (and why I’m going back)
After I finished my A-Levels, I felt a little directionless – which is why I took on learning Spanish in Duolingo. But is a 600-day Duolingo streak worth the stress? … More 600 days: Is a Duolingo streak worth the stress?
Most people who start the DofE do so to strengthen their CV or Personal Statement. I’ve gone to Uni; I’ve got a job. What was in it for me? … More I completed my DofE at age 25 (yes, really)
We are so much more than just the thing we do for a living. It’s important that you never lose sight of that. Here’s why you need to never say no to non-negotiables. … More Never say no to non-negotiables
I feel that the productivity meme tier list niche never had its moment to shine. This is the internet’s official tier list of productivity memes (which NOBODY asked for). … More Ranking the absolute best productivity memes
How do we get time to ourselves these days? How can we create moments of silence in such a busy world? … More Creating silence in a busy world
You’ve been revising wrong. So many of us – myself included at one point – believe that it’s enough to simply read a textbook, or highlight pages in a book. We make things look pretty and believe that, surely now, we’ll remember what we’ve learned – right?
Wrong. Let’s fix that. … More Cornell Note Taking – Study Tips
I’m not a slow reader and I never have been, I’m just lazy (and you probably are too). Here’s why: … More I’m not a slow reader, I’m just lazy
My one regret? I wish I’d heard of this as a student. If you struggle to work or revise or sit down and focus, you’ve come to the right place. … More The Pomodoro Technique – Study Tips
What I would consider to be ‘professional’ book reviewing is the work that I’ve done with the UKLA this year. Here’s a breakdown of what that entails, how to get involved, and when you’ll get to hear about what I’ve been reading. … More How I became a professional book reviewer
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