Category: Tips & tricks

In the middle of the semester, the energy and motivation can lack, simply a “mid-period-slump”. Then you can use the GROW model. A good way of thinking about the GROW model is to think about how you’d plan a journey. First, you decide where you’re going (the goal), and establish where you currently are (the reality). You then explore various routes (the options) to your destination. In the final step, establishing the will (the way forward), you ensure that you’re committed to making the journey, and are prepared for the obstacles that you could meet on the way.

The first thing we do when we wake up in the morning is to reach for our cell phones. The last thing we do in the evening before we go to sleep is to put the cell phone on the bedside table. The cell phone has become the new blankie. Here are three tips on how to change your screen usage and maximize your everyday life!

If you often feel exhausted at the end of a workday and don’t have the energy to go to the gym, spend time with family or friends, you probably have to create more work-life balance.

The first time on the job after a holiday can feel heavy – even for those who normally love their job. We give you the top five tips for regaining energy and motivation, both in the short and long term.

For many of us, the holiday is just a few weeks away, and we look forward to it. When expectations are too high and the demands too many the holiday fills with stress rather than rest. We give you the top five tips on how to create a stress-free holiday and maximize your recovery!

You constantly hear how bad stress is for you: it’s damaging your health, jeopardizing your relationships, and hurting your performance. While these risks are real, recent research is showing that stress, when managed correctly, can actually have a positive impact on productivity and performance. So how can you take the stress you thought was killing you and turn it into a friend? We share the best ways!

In 70 years, our sleep patterns have changed drastically. Back then, the average adult was sleeping 7.9 hours a night while we nowadays sleep on average 6.5 hours a night. According to sleep scientist Matthew Walker, the lack of sleep is one of the reasons for the increase in heart problems, cancer, and dementia. Walker believes that sleep is the most important component of good health. We share his 5 best tips you can start using today!

It takes two to tango. Researcher John Gottman agrees, who studied hundreds of couples and their communication patterns. According to him, there are four warning signs to watch out for. Do you recognize yourself or your partner? Don’t worry, we share the tips you need to turn the relationship onto the right path again.

One week consists of 188 hours. If you work 40 hours a week, you spend almost one quarter on the job. Obviously, you want to ensure that the majority of the time is filled with happiness. But sometimes it’s difficult to know what you can do to achieve it. We share tips you can start use already today to feel more happiness when at work!

Burnout is a topic everyone is talking about, and to the “hit the wall” unfortunately becomes more and more common.

As you start a new year at full speed and is jumping straight back into works, family, friends, and obligations, it’s common to forget about reflecting on how you actually feel. Maybe you’re even having thoughts like “I go on for a little bit longer” or “things will get better soon”.

So, how do you know that the stress in your everyday life is harmful to you? We share the warning signs you should take seriously so that you know when to pull the handbrake.

We gather for the holidays with family and friends, seeking peace and joy. But for some of us, it’s a stressful season with worries around gifts, preparations or around all the tensions in between relatives. The high expectations that everything must be perfect makes us sometimes feel even more stressed. But there are ways to regain emotional balance and control. We share our five best!

If you’re feeling tired, down and low on energy during this season, you are not alone. Autumn is a season that is initially filled with colorful trees and crispy air but also gray days and lack of sunlight. It’s harder to get out of bed and hard to find the motivation to work, or do social activities. Here are 5 easy ways to stay motivated until Christmas holidays.