Introduction Whilst it may seem counter-productive to keep taking regular breaks during your work/study day, it's one of the most important things you can do to boost your productivity levels! Many of us fall into the trap of thinking that working/studying for as long as possible and to work as hard as you possibly can is better for your productivity levels and your performance; however, the truth is this sort of approach often leads to a significant decline in your performance and productivity levels. This "work as hard as you possibly can" attitude can even lead to health problems such as hi ..read more

Introduction It may seem counterintuitive to suggest that doing less is the key to greater productivity, especially considering many of us associate being productive with working hard all day. However, by just simply doing less you can significantly increase your productivity levels. Don't believe us? Keep reading... What Productivity is Not It's common to see people mis-defining "productivity". Many of us fall into one of two categories. The first bunch confuse productivity with attention span, they believe that being productive is about how long you can work for. The second bunch believe tha ..read more

Introduction Let's start with the very basics. What even is visualisation? Visualisation is the practice of painting a picture in your mind of a desired outcome. This can take many different forms. For example: It might be a material good such as some trainers you're looking to buy It might be an image of you achieving your goal such as running a marathon It can even be a desired relationship There's a reason why so many elite athletes, businessmen and generally successful people credit their success to the power of visualisation - it's effective.  Below are the top 5 reasons why you s ..read more

Introduction Staying motivated is the number one driving factor to achieving our goals but it's not always as easy as it sounds. On the days we're feeling low and lethargic, it can be incredibly difficult to find that inner motivation to keep progressing. To help you out, we've laid out 10 of our favourite ways to stay motivated for you're trying to progress towards your goals 10 Ways to Stay Motivated  #1: Track your Progress The first step to ensuring you stay motivated on a daily basis is through tracking your progress.  This can keep your motivation levels high because: Lo ..read more

Introduction Many of us don't realise that just because you've turned up to work doesn't mean that you're actually being productive... That's because a lot of us confuse punctuality with productivity. We begin to think that because we've showed up to work, we're acting productively with our time. But the truth is the workplace is filled with various distractions and obstacles that get in the way of you doing real work. And if you don't find a way to manage those distractions, it's likely that you're never going to reach your career potential. Check out the 5 biggest workplace distractions and ..read more

Introduction The idea that we need to find some sort of inner motivation before we decide to act can make it incredibly hard for us to achieve our goals. Waiting around for yourself to find motivation can lead to you making no real progress towards your goals because it's just so inconsistent. You may find yourself being incredibly motivated on Monday and then not finding any motivation until Saturday. That means you've just wasted 4 days not making any progress towards your goals. Instead of relying on this idea, you need to realise that action can often precede motivation and use it to your ..read more

Introduction If you're the type person to constantly suffer from "brain fog" and who struggles to stay focused on a singular task, this article could be of great benefit for you! This article will show you 7 incredible ways for you to improve your concentration levels and unlike the majority of tips you may have already seen, these 7 ways are scientifically proven! Remember, concentration levels are not to be confused with your attention span. Your attention span refers to the amount of time you can stay focused on something whilst your concentration levels refer to the mental effort you can ..read more

Introduction Whilst the majority of us thrive in the mornings or afternoons, there are a select few of us who gravitate towards the late hours of the night. Often referred to as "Night Owls", these people don't start to feel energised until the late hours of the evening or even deep into the night.  This is all down to their circadian rhythms ( the 24-hour cycles that are part of the body’s internal clock). For night owls, their body clocks tend to to run slightly slower than 24 hours, thus they tend to feel more active later in the day.  Are you an Night Owl To determine wheth ..read more

Introduction  For many of us, waking up early can be extremely difficult whilst for many others it just happens naturally; this is due to us all having different circadian rhythms.  Our circadian rhythm dictates when we feel energetic and when we feel tired. Some of us gravitate towards being an early bird whilst some of us may feel most energetic and alert late at night.  Are You an Early Bird To identify whether you're an early bird or a night owl, have a look at the bullet points below. Keep in mind that if you identify with both pairs of bullet points, you may be somewhere i ..read more

Introduction When we set goals for ourselves, the majority of us believe and rely upon sheer determination, persistence and a "never say die" attitude. We often fail to look at the less obvious yet equally as important factors such as your environment and your current habits. The problem with relying on pure willpower to achieve your goals is it requires you to wake up motivated and inspired each morning; it's unrealistic to say the least.  We only have so much mental energy on any given day, there are times when you're going to feel drained and you simply won't have that willpower to mo ..read more