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The Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro Technique is an elegantly simple time management tool near and dear to the heart of Knights of Academia…
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The Power of Mindfulness

[player id=2744] You arrive home from a long, stressful day at work. It feels like you’ve gone 13 rounds against life, and you’re barely holding on in round 14. You collapse on your coach, close your eyes, and a torrent of negative thoughts comes rushing in like waves on a windy day. Despite this, a…
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Get Moving

Get Up and Going: Low body activity is related to various health problems. We all have different needs, so our aim isn’t establishing a standard for everyone. As humans, we naturally thrive most when we are in motion. Why don’t you start by moving around every 60 minutes? Your body is wise and will…
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How Humans Work: The Sunk Cost Fallacy

[player id=2738] What it Means to be a Human Behavioral economics is the branch of economics that studies the effects of our emotions, cultural influences and many other things ultimately related to our psyche on the economics decisions we make. Instead of portraying individuals as perfectly rational, behavioral economics adds our flaws to the equation…
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The Pareto Principle (Why You Shouldn’t Focus On Everything)

[player id=2734] I am sure you have heard the words “Pareto Principle” or “80/20 rule” at least once in your life. They are everywhere: productivity, business, how-to-do-more-this-year-100%-real videos… But do you really know what the Pareto Principle is and how it affects your life? What’s more, do you know how to take advantage of this…
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Practicing Deep Work Habits

[player id=2730] Just imagine. It’s the perfect day: the sun’s shining, your workplace is tidy, your tasks enlisted, you’re full of energy and ready to start your day. You just dive in. Hours go by as if time rushes at the same speed as your mind. It’s your momentum. You achieve, you accomplish, and you…
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Am I an Imposter? Imposter Syndrome and How to Handle it

[player id=2725] I don’t belong here. Everyone’s going to hate me. I’m a fraud, an imposter. I don’t deserve any of this. Do any of these sentences sound familiar to you? If so, you’re experiencing a phenomenon that is known as imposter syndrome. Most people have these thoughts from time to time, including myself. Today…
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Learn to Problem Solve with a Rubik’s Cube

The Rubik’s cube. Everyone’s tried to tackle the colourful puzzle but it seems to be impossible to solve. But that’s where you’re wrong. In this post I’m going to clear your mind of all prejudice about the cube and guide you to problem solve its solution. The Rubik’s cube is a great way to show…
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Developing Deep Work Habits

[player id=2719] Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the quantity of work you had to do and had trouble to commit yourself to maintain the concentration needed to sustain long working hours to finish it all? Have you ever wondered how it’s possible that this co-worker/awesome professor (or anyone you look up to) works so…
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Get Moving

[player id=2715] Welcome Knights! Today we are going to talk about exercise, why it’s good for you, and some fun ways to get started. Why Exercise? Exercise is good for you! It has many health benefits. It helps keep you fit, keeps your heart healthy, and may improve your immune system. In addition, it improves…
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