by Jamie Miles | Jan 19, 2021 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: With lockdown, I keep procrastinating and get anxious about all the work piling up as the days go by. Do you have any recommendations for how to get started instead of feeling stuck? – Olivia, Bath, UK Chip away at tasks by...
by Jamie Miles | Jan 12, 2021 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: How do I balance my time across everything I have to work on? I’m currently studying A Level Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Geography. I usually spend too much time on one, so the others suffer. – Jason, Liverpool, UK...
by Jamie Miles | Jan 5, 2021 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: Can we talk about memory? I’ve been disheartened by the constant feeling that I have a sieve brain, and wondered how you and the team made things stick at Oxford? – Lucas, Canada Learn the evidence-based way to recall...
by Jamie Miles | Dec 15, 2020 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: In ‘Disciplined by Design’, I was familiar with how our environment shapes our actions, but I never connected that to how my phone layout can change my default behaviour, or that we look at our phones on average every 12...
by Jamie Miles | Dec 8, 2020 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: What’s the best way to learn something? I know there are many ways, but if you had to choose one, what would it be? – Gabriel, UK With some practical examples, grasp the essence of the Feynman Technique, so you can start...
by Jamie Miles | Dec 1, 2020 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: What’s the best way to stay motivated and not get distracted? – Harlenna, UK Leave with three practical tips you can implement immediately that will make it easier to get started with work, avoid procrastination, and maintain...