The big idea: this simple behavioural trick can help you get more out of life
Habituation is a key component of human nature, and knowing how to manipulate it can make the things you enjoy even better
I’ve always loved new hobbies and horses – then, two years ago, my equine dream came true
My obsession with trying new activities finally led me to my greatest passion – horse riding – when the last lockdown lifted
I felt lost in early adulthood, so coined the term ‘quarterlife’ as a focus for study
Adrift after leaving university, Satya Doyle Byock turned to psychology to bridge the journey to adulthood
The big idea: is compassion fatigue real?
Can we really maintain our levels of empathy in the face of an increasingly brutal news cycle?
Loss of confidence at work can be debilitating but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence
Switching off at home, mastering hobbies and greater control over workload can all help improve self-doubt at work
‘Gloom is good’: after my wife died I found solace in poetry and music
You can’t fight death, sickness, ageing and life’s various indignities, but you can play very loud rock’n’roll
How We Break by Vincent Deary review – look after yourself
A psychologist offers practical advice for dealing with life’s ups and downs
My path to inner peace, via ‘Dalifornia’ in southwest China
How leaving Beijing for Dali, home of China’s urban escapees, was a step on my route to finding serenity
‘Don’t do’ lists and a protein hit: 20 ways to become a morning person and feel like a winner
Early risers know only too well the smug satisfaction of getting up and getting going. But what if you’re more of an owl than a lark? Here’s how to change your body clock and seize the day
Is this the year of meong – a wellbeing trend I can actually master?
I recently stumbled upon a South Korean practice I’ve been doing for years. In 2024, it could be exactly what we need, writes Emma Beddington
‘Work needs rest and rest takes work’: fatigue specialist Vincent Deary on coping with life
Modern life can be exhausting. Psychologist, author and fatigue expert Vincent Deary says the answer is to learn how to rest
A moment that changed me: my husband and I split up – and I started walking 15,000 steps a day
My father used to tell me that everything is resolved by walking. He was right. A daily walk became my therapy, and I haven’t stopped yet
The big idea: is couples therapy a waste of time?
Should we all be taking a leaf out of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book?
Dr Karan is an online health sensation – but his videos are aimed at making us happier
Look after your body, and your body will soothe your mind
‘An experiment in ritual humiliation’: would a month of rejection therapy make me fearless?
In theory, approaching strangers with bizarre requests, destined to be refused, makes you a better person. But can soul-crushing embarrassment really strengthen your character?