We all have many preferences as to when we do our work, and it’s quite fascinating how everyone works best at different times of the day. You’ve probably thrown a confused and annoyed look at your friend who wakes up at 4 AM to head to the gym, or perhaps they’ve given you the incredulous…
The deadline for your homework is a week from now, but you’re so busy with other things that you don’t get to do it until the very last minute. You then get a low grade, and an inner voice tells you, “You need to stop being lazy and actually do things on time.” But are…
Don’t you sometimes wish that you could just listen to your lectures and classes while sleeping and wake up completely prepared to take the quiz without even studying? I think we’ve all wished that at some point, hoping we could just skip the grueling study part. But is that possible? In general, listening to audiobooks,…
Have you ever had a major exam coming up in a few weeks and decided until the last minute to study? Maybe you didn’t know what exactly to study for during the weeks, so kept putting it off since you’re one of those people who “work well under pressure.” But the anxiety and adrenaline aren’t…
Have you ever experienced putting off important tasks for weeks only to realize they’re not even gonna take you 10 minutes to complete? If so, you’re not alone. Everyone procrastinates at some point in their lives, yet some of us have made a habit of putting off even the simplest of tasks. That said, why…
Whether you want to start working out, start a business, or start the habit of reading books, there’s one common excuse we’ve all heard of—lack of time. And while it may be true that you have a lot on your plate, a lack of time may be an excuse for not doing what you ought…
We need confidence with a lot of things, whether it’s for speaking in front of a crowd, talking to the opposite sex, learning to ride a bike, or even going out as yourself. It feels amazing to be confident, that feeling of trusting yourself and being so secure in who you are that you’re naturally…
In a fast-paced world filled with people working to be good at or even amazing at things, how can you “catch up” to be as confident as they seem to be? If you clicked on this title, you probably had a few thoughts, such as “What can I do to be more confident? Do I…
Have you ever given feedback and ended up hurting the person rather than helping him? Or have you received feedback that made you defensive instead of wanting to improve? If so, then you’re not alone. Constructive criticism is a valuable tool for growth, but it’s important to remember that it’s a skill that we need…
We’ve all seen charismatic leaders who can awe their listeners and motivate them to pursue the same goal. Names such as Elon Musk and steve job. But is his charisma really necessary in leadership? The answer may depend on who you ask. Some people may argue that charisma is necessary for a leader to be…
