When you're ready to start, set a timer for 25 minutes. This countdown creates a sense of urgency and helps prevent ...

Decluttering your home can often be a daunting process especially if you're dealing with numerous clutter piles. It's ...

Studying gets a bad reputation. It sounds heavy. Long hours. Staring at notes until your brain melts. But it doesn’t have to feel like that. A lot of the struggle comes from using methods that fight ...

Studying can be made easier by using methods that align with how the brain works, rather than fighting it. Simple systems like the Pomodoro method, spaced repetition, and active recall help improve ...

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The pomodoro method involves working for 25 minutes and taking a 5-minute break before starting again. It was helpful when I was feeling unmotivated, but the method was annoyingly rigid and exhausting ...