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Category: Productivity

How to maximise YOUR productivity.

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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Top tips for time management in teaching

December 3, 2021

I’ve learned a lot over this past year of teaching, but there has been no lesson so valuable as the lessons learned in time management. These are my top tips. … More Top tips for time management in teaching

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How I type REALLY fast (110WPM)

November 14, 2021

Isn’t that, really, what productivity is all about? Putting in the least amount of effort to do things as efficiently as possible, so that you can maximise your free time doing more of what you love? The best form of lazy productivity that I’ve found, so far, is by increasing my typing speed. … More How I type REALLY fast (110WPM)

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Should your life have monetary value?

September 17, 2021

Time is money. That’s what we’re told from an incredibly early age. In some ways, it’s sound advice: I interpret it as that you shouldn’t waste your time doing things that won’t bring you value. However, is it right that we’re encouraged to focus on money all the time? Does that mindset truly bring value to our lives? … More Should your life have monetary value?

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Arbitrary goals: hidden gems

August 27, 2021

What’s my progress been like? How have I got on? And what have I learned about the hidden beauty behind setting arbitrary goals? … More Arbitrary goals: hidden gems

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