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I was recently thinking about why the rich and poor do not mix together very often. Why? Are we not all the same human beings? Well, the truth is: maybe not. Not in the sense that the rich and poor are not equally valuable, or that poor people should not have access to the same opportunities because they totally should. What I mean is that the culture, tastes, environments and upbringing of these two groups are so different that it is almost like they speak a different l

Our world is full of contradictions. For example, sometimes having less can make you think you have more as you learn to value what you have. Another example would be that when you learn more, it can make you feel like you know less. It is the same when it comes to giving and receiving. Both are important, but giving is arguably more important than receiving. The importance of giving At a surface level, it may seem like receiving something is greater than giving somethin

Practical tips on revising and relaxing - both of which are very important to ensure optimal performance in an exam!

Top tips for effective relaxation! Non sleep deep rest. A term coined by Dr Andrew Huberman, this is a way of completely relaxing without falling asleep. It is highly effective in reducing stress and re-setting the brain for a fresh approach to studying again. Even just 5 minutes is highly effective, but longer periods of 10 or 20 minutes can help to reset the nervous system to ensure full focus for learning. I also like to adapt the method by additionally using the Feldenkr

If you are struggling to concentrate, or are feeling that your brain has been fully used and needs a break, this is a really quick and effective way of clearing your head so you can get back to that important project you are working on! My full brain reset is a mix of three techniques: Andrew Huberman's non-sleep deep rest, Feldenkrais' covering the eyes and an adaptation of progressive muscle relaxation. By utilising all three of these techniques at the same time, you c