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Healthy habits

They say that old habits die hard, which means that breaking a bad habit may take work, but it is possible. Changing behaviours associated with cigarettes, caffeine, or even negative thinking, involves retraining your brain. Learn the best tools and strategies for approaching an old problem in a new way.

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10 ways to get stuff done

When there's a million things on your to-do list, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are our top tips to help you prioritise and get stuff done.

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How to challenge a fixed mindset

Find out about mindsets, and learn how to change a fixed mindset to a growth one.

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7 strategies for breaking a bad habit

A bad habit can be anything from chain-smoking to obsessively watching videos of cats on YouTube.

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Tuo's story of switching off and finding joy offline

When life online gets a bit too overwhelming, there’s no shame in switching off.

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5 ways to tame your social media use

Social media can be a tricky beast. Sometimes you're having a great time; others, you're feeling flat from FOMO. Here are some ways to make it work for you.

How to make healthy food choices

Learn the benefits of eating well in this guide to making healthy food choices.

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How to quit smoking

Quitting smoking can be really tough. Cigarettes contain all sorts of addictive substances, so the road to being smoke-free requires commitment and dedication.

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How to cut down on caffeine

Caffeine can give you energy and keep you focused, but it’s really easy to become over-dependent on it.

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