Unplugged Journal

How dancing can boost your brain power

Humans were dancing as long as 70,000 years ago - it’s instinctive behaviour to move our bodies to a beat. Maybe that’s because dance is proven to lower stress, boost mood and even sharpen cognitive function.

What is “sense hacking” and how does it work?

Everyone loves a hack. Especially a scientifically backed one. “Sense Hacking” is the process of optimising our sensory input through sounds or smells to make us feel happier, relaxed and more productive.

What is ‘Skychology’? How looking at the sky can boost your wellbeing

The science behind the health benefits of owning a dog

Dogs aren’t just a cute companion. They help reduce stress, boost our self-esteem and even help us make new (human) friends.

Are phones changing how our memory works?

Smartphones have helped us outsource part of our memory to an external device. But does this free up our cognitive capacity? Or cause us to stop forming new memories? We explore the pros and cons of using technology as a memory bank.

The Goldfish Myth: Are our attention spans really that short?

Some say that human attention spans are now shorter than a goldfish. But that might not be exactly true. Are our attention spans shortening, or evolving?

The Blue Prescription: How water can lower your stress levels

Have you felt the calming effect of being near water? Well that’s not just a coincidence. Science has shown that being in close proximity to ‘blue space’ can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase cognitive function.

Why you should stop hitting the snooze button

It’s tempting to grant ourselves “just five more minutes”. But hitting the snooze button can actually make you feel groggier, foggier and impact your mood.

What is sleep syncing? And how can you build it into your daily routine?

Sleep syncing has been listed as a top wellness trend of 2023 (along side digital detoxing of course). So what is sleep syncing? And how can it benefit you? Here’s 7 ways to begins sleep syncing

The Science of Solitude: How Your Brain Works When You’re Alone

Being social and connected with others is in our DNA, but there is also a benefit of spending time alone. Here’s how embracing solitude can improve our brain health, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Toxic Productivity: What is it and how can you beat it?

Tired of always being asked and expected to be ‘up to something’ at the weekend? Should you really be worrying about your 5-9? We explain the struggle of how productivity can become toxic and the toll that hustle culture can take.

Unplugging Post-Digital Detox: 10 Ways to Maintain Your Digital Detox Glow

After completing a digital detox, there’s a few things you can implement into your daily routine to help you keep that post-digital detox glow.

The Science-Backed Brew: Should You Swap Coffee for Matcha?

Looking to avoid the caffeine slump? Tired of the increased anxiety and coffee jitters? Say hello to matcha, the green elixir that’s taking the wellness world by storm.

Are you suffering from ‘Group Chat Fatigue’?

Avoiding replying to group chats? Leaving friends on unread for weeks on end? You might be suffering from texting fatigue, and this is why it matters.

The Rise of Burnout: Signs and Symptoms of Work Burnout and How to Beat It

The phrase burnout is used pretty regularly in the modern world. We suffer from burnout from constant work stresses, over stimulation and toxic productivity. So how can we recognise it and beat it?

Mastering the Inbox: 7 Actionable Tips to Beat Email Overload

Feel like your inbox is burning a hole in your life? Email overload at work is real, so how can you effectively manage your email to stop it taking over your life?

How to set the perfect Out of Office: 7 out-of-office example templates

How to set your Out of Office auto reply properly so that you’re not constantly thinking about the 104 unread emails burning a hole in your inbox

What Is ‘Flow State’? And How To Get Into Flow State

The ultimate productivity hack and to sharpen your focus is to reach ‘flow state’.

How Phone Use Is Changing Our Brains

We check our phones every 3 minutes and are becoming increasingly dependent on our phones. And that’s having a not-so-silent impact on our brain function

Reading On Screens vs Paper: Which Is Better?

With the growth of e-books and online publications, is reading on screens as good for us as reading in print? Plus, why reading fiction makes us more empathetic.