Do you ever experience an afternoon slump? Like trouble concentrating, low energy, no ideas? Many people reach for something sweet to combat this. However, sugar may not be the remedy but the cause of the brain fog. A 2018 study in the journal Physiology & Behavior investigated the effects of…

The year is over, and it appears that everyone is publishing their favourite books from the last year. While I had the pleasure of reading many excellent books over the last year, there were also some really terrible one. …

On the hunt for something that can entertain or inform you? I’m sharing the books I read in December, including an epic fantasy novel, a history of bisexual identity, an psychological perspective on money, and two gripping thrillers. Patrick Rothfuss: The Name of the Wind

The Building a Second Brain system is a popular way to organise our digital lives. However, the strict focus on projects limits its usefulness for academics and researchers. Here, I discuss an extension to make BASB more suitable for this type of work. What is Building a Second Brain? Building a Second Brain (BASB) is a…

On the hunt for something that can entertain or inform you? I’m sharing the books I read in November, including a productivity bestseller, a horror flick with social commentary, and an atmospheric whodunnit. Tiago Forte: Building a Second Brain We go to work five days per week, but spend more than one of those days on…

Subscriptions to journals, newspapers, and apps can help us stay informed and productive. Here, I’m reviewing my favourite subscriptions for research and academic life. Consumption Here, I review subscription that are mostly about getting information or consolidating it. Paperpile Link: https://paperpile.com/ | Cost: £36 per year

On the hunt for something that can entertain or inform you? I’m sharing the books I reading September, including book about how to take a break, an insightful treatise about addiction, and two gripping thrillers. Anna Lembke: Dopamine Nation

A good start lays the foundations for a productive and fulfilling day. Here, I’m sharing my current routine for health and mental clarity. 6:00 am: Waking up I try to wake up consistently at 6 am. I’m a natural early riser and like the tranquility of the early hours to get some things done…

On the hunt for something that can entertain or inform you? I’m sharing the books I reading October, including page-turning thrillers and a book the forces stealing our attention. Phil Stamper: The Gravity of Us