Sleep trackers are devices that measure your sleep. They are growing in popularity because monitoring the quantity and quality of your sleep helps improve physical and mental health (to understand better what sleep trackers can…
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Sleep trackers: What they can do for your sleep
I’m not an insomniac per se, but I have problems falling asleep (or going back to sleep) more often than I’d like. So, for a little over a year now, I’ve been trying to improve…
Why is writing so difficult?
Writing a paper or a dissertation is for many scientists a real pain in the neck. This week, I talk with Martha Boeglin from Scriptoria about what makes writing so difficult. We share what it…
How to stop thinking about work when you’re not working
We spend most of our time at work, a work that requires concentration and effort. When we are not working, it is important to recharge our batteries. Yet many of us find it difficult to…
Procrastination and fear of failure
Procrastination is the act of putting off until tomorrow what should be done today. 80 to 95 percent of university students regularly procrastinate, and almost half of graduate students report that they always or almost…
Saying good night to insomnia
Sleep plays an important role in physical health and is essential for concentration and productivity. Yet, one-third of adults complain of insomnia. In this post, I explain what insomnia is, what causes it, and how…