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Lose yourself: How transcendent experiences can boost your well-being

Lose yourself: How transcendent experiences can boost your well-being

2 March 2022

A growing body of evidence suggests that doing things that make your sense of self fall away can make people happier, less stressed and even kinder to others. Here's our short guide to achieving this state


Interoception: This ‘sixth sense’ could be key to better mental health

Interoception: This ‘sixth sense’ could be key to better mental health

2 February 2022

How our brains interpret signals from within the body has a surprisingly big influence on the mind, an insight that is leading to new ways to tackle conditions like depression, anxiety and eating disorders


Think yourself younger: Psychological tricks that can help slow ageing

Think yourself younger: Psychological tricks that can help slow ageing

17 March 2021

How old you feel matters for how long you will live. Here's how you can reduce your psychological age


The Scandinavian secrets to keeping positive in a covid-19 winter

The Scandinavian secrets to keeping positive in a covid-19 winter

2 December 2020

Lockdown restrictions in winter might seem something to dread, but we can combat this by embracing the mindset of people used to long, dark winters, says health psychologist Kari Leibowitz


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Trypophobia: Why a fear of holes is real – and may be on the rise

15 January 2020

Some people have a visceral fear-like reaction to the holes in sponges, Swiss cheese or seed pods. Known as trypophobia, this response is increasingly common but isn’t what it seems


How to trick your mind to break bad habits and reach your goals

How to trick your mind to break bad habits and reach your goals

24 July 2019

Our brains evolved to help us survive in an age where food and rest were hard to come by. To help you stay fit and healthy in the modern world, here's how to game your brain


How a positive mind really can create a healthier body

How a positive mind really can create a healthier body

27 August 2018

A positive mindset isn't just mental – it can trigger physical changes making you fitter, slimmer, more energetic and less stressed. It will even help you live longer


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Eight ways to achieve your goals – no willpower required

6 September 2017

Need a boost of motivation? From diet tips to micropayments, here's how to cheat your chances of achieving success


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Don't quit now: Why you have more willpower than you think

6 September 2017

Willpower is not the limited resource we once thought it was. A simple attitude-hack is all that stands between you and endless motivation


Awesome awe: The emotion that gives us superpowers

Awesome awe: The emotion that gives us superpowers

26 July 2017

Awe is so powerful it alters your sense of self, connects you with humanity and boosts your mind and body. And there's a surprising way to get more of it


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