Attention refers to how we interpret specific information and experiences at a given moment in time. However, at any given moment, the mind can have numerous thoughts, sensations, and actions vying for its attention. Unfortunately, our ability to pay attention to detail is limited. If we allow our attention to drift between competing demands, we [...]
The way we learn something can have a huge impact on our ability to understand and retain the information. This is because we all have different learning styles that can vary depending on what type of thing we are learning. Often, an individual doesn’t fit into one learning category and a mix of styles helps [...]
The clutter of thoughts in our brains can sometimes be overwhelming. It can make us feel anxious, stressed, and locked in an unproductive thought cycle that serves to work against us. The brain dump technique is a great way of decluttering your brain and can help you to solve a problem that previously seemed impossible. [...]
The critical thinking process is a phrase that we hear a lot these days, but what actually is it? It is about analysing and evaluating information from what we observe, read or experience. It guides further action and study, allowing us to progress further in our fields of expertise. Work and academics expect us to [...]
Memory palace is a place in the memory for storing important information and is one of the best mnemonic techniques. Here is how to master it. It often seems unfair that memory gets worse as we get older – the more memories we want to store, the less we are able to do so. Memory [...]
According to a recent study, people who have the habit of nail biting tend to be perfectionists. Nail biting is a bad habit which is typically associated with anxiety and nervousness. You might have an array of excuses of why you are biting your nails, but according to a new study, it doesn't say that [...]
If you’re wondering how you’ll ever get your proverbial act together, you’ll be glad to find out about a few clever organization apps. With the right collection of mobile apps, you can organize your time, your communications, your collaborations and daily to-do lists. Chat apps can make it easier to stay in touch with people [...]
Have you ever thought that having a messy room might, in fact, be a sign of creativity? Einstein once said that a desk is a reflection of what is in your head; “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, what are we to think of those with an empty desk?” It’s [...]
