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#DidYouKnow Monash Library sometimes offers new online databases for trial to see if they would benefit the university communities? The link below will take you to see the current databases on trial. Check them out if they are applicable to your fields of interest, and remember to leave some feedback on the evaluation form linked on the page when you're done. :)

Time management is a skill that can be cultivated. If you are looking for a concrete way to manage your time, you might want to consider the Pomodoro Technique created by Francesco Cirillo. Named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student, this technique involves segmenting time into more manageable chunks to boost productivity. Find out more on this wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique If you have the time to spare (or are on a Pomodoro break :p), you may want to learn more about real Pomodoro tomatoes and their history in Italy. Learn more about it in this library e-resource: http://search.lib.monash.edu/MUM:all_scope:catau51250263330001751

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#FunFact Is your favourite colour blue? There may be a reason for that! Check out this short write-up on the possible influence of gender difference on colour preference: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-08/cp-gpp081507.php If that whetted your appetite to learn more about the field of colour psychology, check out this longer and more comprehensive article available through our library database: http://search.lib.monash.edu/MUM:all_scope:TN_wos000289940100009

How to Deal With Distractions Stealing Time Away From Your To-Do List

Tired of studying for your exams? Take an educational, guilt-free break by doing some charity while learning and playing at http://freerice.com. The site is sponsored by the UN, and each correct answer equals ten grains of rice to be donated to the needy. By default, the game will be on English vocabulary, but there are many other subjects to explore, such as Human Anatomy, Chemical Symbols, and other languages.