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 come up with 6 hacks that will supercharge your digital classroom. Read on for my collection of strategies that have been tried and tested in my classroom over the years. … More Supercharge your classroom: 6 digital strategies
I’m going to detail who exactly needs a keyboard for their tablet, the criteria you should consider when comparing different models, and my own recommendations towards the end. … More 3 ways to pair your new iPad with the perfect keyboard
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?
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
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
Pick the level of outside help that you want and start reading. If you’re the master of your phone habits, start at Level 1. If you need as much help as you can get, jump straight to Level 3. … More Three levels to stop your social media addiction
For the first time, here’s a breakdown of my entire Bullet Journal, from start to finish. Why not take note of what I do so that you can triple your productivity too? I’ve included lots of links to the original articles that I’ve written about each section of my Bullet Journal to give you even more detail if you need it when creating your own Bullet Journal. … More How a Bullet Journal tripled my productivity
