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Why I quit music (and why I’m going back)

May 21, 2022

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)

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Never say no to non-negotiables

May 1, 2022

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

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Ranking the absolute best productivity memes

April 23, 2022

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

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Cornell Note Taking – Study Tips

April 9, 2022

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

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I’m not a slow reader, I’m just lazy

April 1, 2022

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

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The Pomodoro Technique – Study Tips

March 26, 2022

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

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5 months on with the Galaxy Watch

March 4, 2022

It’s been 5 months since I bought the Samsung Galaxy Watch. When I bought it, I was looking for three things: do I like it? Does it do what I need? And who would I recommend it to?

Read on to find out my verdict… … More 5 months on with the Galaxy Watch

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Kicking out distractions – Study Tips

February 25, 2022

What good is a revision timetable, a collection of all of the best revision methods and a tricked-out working-from-home setup if you’re constantly getting distracted all day long? These are the Big Three study tips that worked a trick for me at University. … More Kicking out distractions – Study Tips

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One Note vs Bullet Journals: Which one wins?

February 13, 2022

I used to put everything into my Bullet Journal, but I’ve started to outgrow it. What does One Note do better than the trusty pen and paper? … More One Note vs Bullet Journals: Which one wins?

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18 Keyboard shortcuts that will make you a productivity machine

December 18, 2021

Here are 18 essential keyboard shortcuts that have made me into a productivity mastermind. Some of these shortcuts may look slightly different if you’re using a zany keyboard, so adapt where necessary. … More 18 Keyboard shortcuts that will make you a productivity machine

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