Joy is an emotion experienced by many but understood by few. It’s usually mistaken for happiness, yet is unique in its impact on both our mind and body.
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You can easily picture yourself riding a bicycle across the sky even though that’s not something that can actually happen. You can envision yourself doing something you’ve never done before – like water skiing – and maybe even imagine a better way to do it than anyone else.
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What makes you happy? Maybe it’s getting up early to see the sunrise, hanging out with family and friends on a weekend, or going for a dip in the sea. But what does science say about the things happy people do?
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Stoicism is more than just a catchy version of the ‘stiff upper lip’. With interest in the philosophy rising during the pandemic and informed by ancient wisdom, it offers a road map on how to successfully face life’s misfortunes.
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Researchers from Georgetown University have reported that a guided mindfulness programme may be as effective as the “gold-standard drug” for treating patients with anxiety disorders.
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We have always lived in a fast-paced world but after the pandemic pause of 2020 and 2021, life went from zero to 100 in 2022. Now, more than ever, we need to learn how to slow down and take care of ourselves. Enter yăng shēng, the ancient practice that may hold the key to modern ailments.
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Psychiatrist and author of ‘When the Light Goes Out’, Dr Lisa Myers has spent over 20 years working in mental health. Here, she shares her tips for getting through the festive season when you’re feeling lonely or stressed.
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It’s that time of year again where many of us find ourselves wondering how to deal with holiday stress. Perhaps you can find balance by taking a few cultural cues from the Danes, a psychologist explains.
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A good grasp of maths has been linked to greater success in employment and better health. But a large proportion of us – up to 22% – have mathematical learning difficulties. What’s more, around 6% of children in primary schools may have dyscalculia, a mathematical learning disability.
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The holiday sales period has well and truly begun. If you haven’t already seen your spending go up, the possibility is looming.
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Big spender or Christmas Grinch? How big you spend at Christmas time has a lot to do with your personality.
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Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have discovered that the colour of the bowl in which food is served also influences taste perception.
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For the one in 13 people who suffer from phobias, the mere mention of spiders, heights, enclosed spaces or other triggers can cause distress.
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We’ve all done it – you’re walking around going about your business and suddenly you’re thinking about that time in high school you said something really stupid you would never say now.
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After the COVID era began, a huge wave of teen girls began developing persistent twitching movements. What’s the cause?
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From Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World to Dexter’s Laboratory cartoon series, sleep-learning has been a recurring theme in fiction. The idea that we can learn while asleep has fascinated many, but whether it is sheer fantasy or scientifically possible has long remained a mystery.
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Finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis for many is a positive, life-changing experience. It can make sense of a lifetime of unexplained difficulties, often attributed incorrectly to being “lazy” or “incompetent”.
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She’s known for her cheery, upbeat demeanour. But Emma Thompson reminds us no one is immune to mental illness.
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R U OK? People are being urged to start a conversation about mental health that could save someone’s life.
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It’s not uncommon these days to hear someone – such as an ex romantic partner or a politician – described as a “narcissist”.
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When you’re feeling sick, you know it’s probably best to take the day off from work in order to recover and feel better. But while we may know how important it is to take care of our mental health, many of us may still hesitate to take time off work in order to do this.
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Imagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some people might think about what kind of questions they […]
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How can you tell when someone is convincing you to see things their way for honourable reasons and when they are using you for their personal gain?
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New data from Hootsuite and We Are Social has revealed just how much time we spend surfing the web.
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