Linking two realms: efforts to tap real-life potential of lucid dreams advance
Scientists show it is possible to control a virtual car and switch on real-world kettle from inside a lucid dream
My dad’s dying gift to me: a love of butterflies
This small miracle was a kind of transformation in itself
‘I’m like a steamrollered cartoon character: totally flat’: the agony aunt who couldn’t feel anything at all
Like many of my letter writers, I have periods of feeling totally ‘meh’ about life. What is anhedonia and can I find a cure?
Should artists be terrified of AI replacing them?
There’s no point in panicking about AI – it’s already on its way By Rudi Zygadlo
‘Ear-marvellous’: how to enjoy the music and sounds of the world that surrounds us
A fuller appreciation of the sounds that surround us can transform your life
Ever thought of ranking your friends in silly, random categories?
It may sound childish and potentially dangerous, but actually it’s a novel way of really getting to know each other
‘They get anxious but still win gold’: Team GB’s psychologist on nerves, negativity and self-doubt
Jess Thom hopes a handful of mental strategies will give British athletes an edge at the Paris Olympics
I never realised how much freedom and comfort softness could bring
It’s easy enough to get lured into adopting a brittle persona, but there are other ways to live your life
The flow state: the science of the elusive creative mindset that can improve your life
Scientists have long known the mental and creative benefits of total absorption in an activity. But what causes it, and how can we achieve it?
Face your anger and let it out. It’s the only way to stay healthy
More than sadness, hatred or grief, rage is something that we shut away or flee. That endangers our relationships, our happiness – and our safety
How returning to competitive sport after 25 years taught me resilience – and the joy of new friends
Jenny Knight, an author who was a teen world rowing champion, is rediscovering the benefits of exercise after joining a local netball team
How a solo retreat helped relight my creative fire
It felt selfish, but at home I couldn’t finish a thought without being interrupted by my kids – so I packed my bags and headed to the coast
Coming of Age: How Adolescence Shapes Us by Lucy Foulkes review – deep dive into the teenage mind
An academic psychologist’s insightful and compassionate study of adolescence is expertly presented, plotting out harmful as well as helpful transitions into adulthood
‘Clearly, I have no rizz’: can a 60-year-old misanthrope polish up his pulling power?
Love Islanders have it, daters want it and TikTok influencers will teach you how to get it – but rizz (a close cousin of charisma) is hard to fabricate
Feeling exhausted? Here’s how to fight the weariness
Try these top tips for managing your energy more wisely