We learn from the moment we are born. Newborns observe the frowns and smiles from people, and come to associate them with emotions (frown = unhappy, smile = happy). This link becomes ingrained with spaced repetition, where each time a person frowns, the baby recalls a previous interaction, and their concept of emotion is strengthened. Interestingly … Continue reading How ice skating can teach us to do better at School/University
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Build your credit rating (UK)
Building credit is important for getting the best possible credit cards, loans, and mortgages. Even if these things seem far away, the sooner you start building your credit, the better. The soonest you will feel the effects is when opening a student account (the higher your credit, the more perks you will have). It'll also … Continue reading Build your credit rating (UK)
A-Level Guide
First, read this earlier post for study techniques to make the most efficient use of your time. Now, you're ready to start practicing for your A-levels. This isn't a 'revision guide', rather things you should start doing immediately from the start of Year 12. General Concepts First, regarding textbooks: Read the textbook, make notes (to … Continue reading A-Level Guide
Gas Masks for City Travel
If you travel in a city, you will face air pollutants that damage your body, which can manifest in asthma in earlier life, or cancer later in life. Unless you travel in a vehicle without any windows or vents open (or you use a HEPA/charcoal air conditioner filter), you will be exposed to these dangerous … Continue reading Gas Masks for City Travel
Procrastination & Study Techniques
This post is off-topic, but can be important in all walks of life! To help out my friends with something I struggled with in the past, here is a post on understanding and beating procrastination. Although there are also study techniques, you can read the main points as guidance for dealing with any task. First … Continue reading Procrastination & Study Techniques
To burn, or not to burn?
No, this is not related to skating. This is for my friends Karen and Alex, and anyone else who wants to learn about the good practice of wearing sunscreen! Introduction In principal: Most of our skin ageing comes from sunlight! We can protect ourselves by wearing sunscreen while outside. To illustrate why: here is a … Continue reading To burn, or not to burn?