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  • Man looking tired at desk, showing afternoon mental fatigue and energy depletion

    How to Maintain Mental Energy: Stop the 3pm Crash

    BySimon Shaw 30 January 20261 February 2026

    You wake feeling sharp and capable. By mid-morning, complex problems seem solvable, decisions flow naturally, and…

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  • Woman practising meditation, showing the benefits of mindfulness for focus

    Mindfulness for Focus: Stop Your Mind Racing

    BySimon Shaw 30 January 20261 February 2026

    Your mind wanders about 47% of the time you’re awake, according to Harvard researchers. Nearly half…

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  • Man sleeping peacefully showing the relationship between sleep and cognitive function

    Sleep and Cognitive Function: The Complete Guide

    BySimon Shaw 29 January 20266 February 2026

    We spend roughly one-third of our lives asleep, yet many people treat sleep as expendable—something to…

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  • Man in deep concentration working on laptop, demonstrating focused cognitive engagement

    How to Improve Working Memory: 7 Practical Strategies

    BySimon Shaw 22 January 202622 January 2026

    You walk into a room and immediately forget why you’re there. (Walking back out and re-entering…

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  • Two people practicing guitar together in focused music lesson

    How to Learn Any Skill Fast: The Deliberate Practice Method

    BySimon Shaw 22 January 202622 January 2026

    You want to learn guitar, speak conversational Spanish, or master data visualisation for work. The thought…

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  • Notebook and smartphone comparing paper and digital habit tracking approaches

    Habit Tracking Methods: Bullet Journal vs Digital Apps

    BySimon Shaw 21 January 202621 January 2026

    You’ve decided to track your habits. Excellent choice—research consistently shows that tracking significantly increases your likelihood…

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  • Woman gesturing for quiet while holding smartphone to reduce notification distractions

    How to Do a Digital Detox in 2026

    BySimon Shaw 26 December 202530 January 2026

    You pick up your phone to check the time. Twenty minutes later, you’re still scrolling. Sound…

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  • 2-minute rule productivity - cluttered desk with small tasks

    The 2-Minute Rule: Eliminate Procrastination Instantly

    BySimon Shaw 21 December 202528 December 2025

    You know that feeling when you look at your to-do list and it’s just… a lot?…

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  • Peaceful forest path representing clear mental performance and cognitive clarity

    How to Improve Mental Performance: 10 Science-Backed Strategies

    BySimon Shaw 19 December 20256 February 2026

    Introduction You’ve probably heard that the average person uses only 10% of their brain on a…

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