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Aug 29, 2023
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.
Aug 22, 2023
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?
Aug 15, 2023
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.
Aug 8, 2023
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.
Aug 7, 2023
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
Aug 1, 2023
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.
Jul 25, 2023
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.
Jul 20, 2023
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.
Jul 11, 2023
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.
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.
Jul 4, 2023
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?
Jun 20, 2023
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
Jun 13, 2023
The ultimate productivity hack and to sharpen your focus is to reach ‘flow state’.
Jun 6, 2023
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
May 30, 2023
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.
May 23, 2023
A well-timed afternoon power nap can significantly boost your cognitive function, memory retention, and creativity levels.
May 2, 2023
There’s science behind the saying “go for a walk to clear your head”. Walking is the easiest way to shake off daily stresses and keep your body active
We consume news more than ever before, with news apps, notifications and television. But constantly consuming bad and fake news can have negative impacts on our wellbeing.
May 1, 2023
Humans are social creatures by nature. With the growth of technology and social media, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re getting a dose of face-to-face-connection.
Apr 25, 2023
We’re becoming increasingly addicted to our devices and we need to be mindful on how this is impacting our sleep, focus and relationships. Here’s our How To Guide on how to digitally detox at home
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