Managing stress and maintaining health
Our body has been designed to protect us for survival. Our ancestors had this mechanism to deal with danger and keep safe, and we have inherited it. Our body reacts when it notices that our demands exceed our resources, releasing the stress hormone cortisol. Our body responds by tensing up muscles and increasing heart rate so
How to stop procrastinating and get things done
We delay getting our work done when we feel unsure about what is required and believe it requires hard work. Often, we make plans to get started only to delay getting to work because it feels difficult, and we do not want to be disappointed. We are affected by the present bias - our tendency to
Starting a new academic year
It can take time to get back into studying after the summer break or resume studying after having a job. It may feel daunting to get back into a routine of lectures and organising the workload, which is likely to include listening to pre-recorded material in preparation for tutorials. As the term gets underway, you will be