In the five years that I’ve been teaching, I’ve noticed a massive rise in the term ‘toxic productivity’. It’s emerged as a significant challenge, regardless of your job, where the relentless pursuit of productivity can actually hinder wellbeing. Here are some strategies about embracing positive downtime instead. … More Are you suffering from Toxic Productivity or Embracing Positive Downtime?
I recently listened to Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal, who was in conversation with Nir Eyal, author of the book Indistractable, whose comments on distraction really resonated with me. Here’s a whistle-stop guide to distractions, discipline, and some actionable steps at the end to help you to stay focused. … More How to become indistractible and stay focused
I’ve put together three simple strategies to ensure you can get the most out of your evenings – and to make sure that your time is finally yours. … More How to take back your evenings
I love using iPads, but I’ve now upgraded my Apple tablet twice. I kept wondering whether I should opt for the iPad Pro, to future-proof the device, or if a simpler model would be enough. If you’re in a similar position, you might be wondering: why is it so hard to choose your next device? For a comprehensive breakdown, look no further. … More Why is choosing the right iPad so hard?
Japanese isn’t easy, and I won’t be fluent by the time I go, but here’s the 4-step approach that I’m taking to learn some key words and phrases. … More The 4-step method to easily learn Japanese before your trip to Tokyo
Here are the most productive things that you can spend your summer doing as a teacher. I’ve broken this into two halves, with some actionable steps in the second half of the article. … More How to spend your summer as a teacher
I decided to invest towards the end of May, and at the time of writing, I’ve been using my device for about a week or so. But how did I know that now was the time to upgrade? Why hadn’t I upgraded in 2021, and why wasn’t I prepared to wait for another year? … More iPad Air 6 review: How to know when it’s time to upgrade
To help you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and to keep you in the classroom longer, take a look at these practical tips to avoid burnout. … More Tips to Avoid Burnout for a Secondary School Teacher
Who doesn’t love to share what they’ve been up to all month? Here are my favourites from May 2024 – from my savings and insights to my writing progress and reading recommendations. Take a look if you’re curious. … More Monthly Favourites – May 2024
True success is about more than just relentless dedication to your work and to your career. It demands a balanced approach that’ll nurture your professional ambition and personal wellbeing at the same time. It’s also about being strict with yourself … More The work-life balance rule
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