Svein Ove Hareide
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Digital writer & artist at hareideart.com – sharing glimpses of life, brain tricks & insights. Focused on staying sharp, creative & healthy.
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What If Learning Wasn’t About Working Harder—But Smarter?
Discover the overlooked secrets of memory, motivation, and lasting understanding. We’ve all met one of them. The student who seems to just get it. The one who walks out of lectures with no notes, but remembers every key point. The person who studies half as long and still aces the test. You might think: They’re just smart. Or: They were born with a better memory.
By Svein Ove Hareide6 months ago in Education
A Summer Song in January
It was one of those days that didn’t quite know what it wanted. The sun shone brightly enough to dazzle the surface of the water, but the wind still carried an echo of winter. Still, there was something light in the air. Maybe it was the sound of children playing somewhere in the distance, or the smell of coffee from the cart near the park entrance. Or maybe it was just because it was Thursday, and Thursdays have a kind of indecisiveness about them—like the weekend is already tempting, but not quite within reach.
By Svein Ove Hareide8 months ago in Lifehack
Spiders in My Bed
He had arrived a little earlier than usual that day. Perhaps it was just that his sleep had been shorter than expected, or that his body needed rest before he even realized it. Regardless, he now sat there, on the bench, alone. There was something strangely peaceful about it. The sun hung low over the treetops, casting a soft, muted light over the path and grass.
By Svein Ove Hareide8 months ago in Lifehack
Give me time
It was the kind of day where the sun came and went like a somewhat fickle friend. The clouds drifted slowly across the sky, and light and shadow played over the paths. The wind lightly tugged at the trees along the water, as if it just wanted to remind them of its existence. It smelled faintly of dry leaves and freshly cut grass, with a hint of earth – as if the ground was exhaling after the rain that fell the night before.
By Svein Ove Hareide8 months ago in Lifehack
The Art of Photographing Your Artwork:
Behind every stunning piece of art lies a thoughtfully composed photograph—one that captures not only the details of the work, but also its essence and emotional resonance. As a photographer immersed in the fine art world, understanding how to present your art through the lens is as critical as creating the work itself. A powerful image doesn’t merely record—it tells a story, invites interpretation, and entices the viewer to look deeper.
By Svein Ove Hareide8 months ago in Art
Publishing a post Is Like Talking to Yourself
I remember the feeling. The first time I clicked “publish.” My heart was racing, fingertips hovering over the keyboard. It felt like sending a message out into the universe—hoping someone, anyone, would answer. Not because I needed validation, but because I needed connection. A quiet “me too” from a stranger.
By Svein Ove Hareide9 months ago in Writers
When a smile speaks louder than words
I used to believe social skills were a kind of stagecraft. Say the right line, at the right time, with just enough charm to seem interesting—but not too much to seem rehearsed. I thought conversations were puzzles that required clever openings, smooth transitions, and the ability to land a joke without tripping over it.
By Svein Ove Hareide9 months ago in Families
The Banana or the Fortune? Why We Settle for Less and How to Change That
Imagine this: a monkey is presented with two options—one, a ripe banana, and two, a shiny pile of cash. Every time, the monkey chooses the banana. Why? Because it doesn’t understand what the money can actually do.
By Svein Ove Hareide9 months ago in Education
