Old habits die hard. But you might be thinking, why do we have to let go of knowledge that we worked hard to learn? In this guide, we will explore the power and benefits behind the concept of ‘unlearning’. The cycle of Learning, Unlearning and Relearning Unlearning requires you to discard old beliefs, but that does not mean blindly throwing away all habits. Rather, you have to identify unhealthy habits and biases - thoughts and actions that disrupt your quality of life - such

Have you ever wondered why we bite our nails when we’re anxious? Or wonder why we start mindlessly scrolling our phone when we’re bored? In The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg introduced us to a habit loop. He described how our circumstances create a cue that triggers us to do certain thing. Doing this will give us something in return: a reward. This reward is what keeps us coming back to our routines. For some people, biting their nails when they’re anxious brings them tempor

Whether you are learning a language to communicate effectively with others, gain better career prospects, or acquiring an appreciation for foreign cultures, this skill can be highly valuable. Here are some ways to acquire new language skills, regardless if you are a novice or advanced learner. Using Applications Applications could go the traditional route of modules or the gamified experience. Babbel (n.d.) offers 14 language courses; it can be useful for those who prefer str

Many people believe that they fall into 1 of the 4 categories of learners: visual, auditory, reading/ writing and kinaesthetic. While it is beneficial to use multiple types of learning techniques and our preferences may change (Nancekivell et al, 2020), these are some study tips for you if you prefer visual learning methods! Active recall Using flashcards can be useful to help retain information better. Flashcards can allow you to better make associations between concepts (Po

‘Lifelong learning’ has been a buzzword recently, but what does it really entail? Directing energy towards picking up new knowledge constantly throughout our lives may seem daunting, especially when many of us have stepped out of formal academic environments. Moreover, there are seldom any rules or guides to follow to engage in lifelong learning. Through this post, we will break down this seemingly intimidating topic to demonstrate how it can boosts our wellness! Personal ful