For a while now, I’ve been trying to hack my body and environment to give me the best sleep of my life, since getting the right amount of quality sleep is known to set you up well for the day ahead. To sleep better, I tried out orange-tinted glasses for 30 days so that you don’t have to. … More I tried orange-tinted glasses for 30 days to improve my sleep
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
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