If something’s out of your control, should you still worry about it?

There’s a freedom that comes with realising you have more influence over your life than you thought

Sanity, stability and stress-relief: why our beloved pets have never been more important

They are time-keepers, normality-bringers and playthings. Here’s the science behind how cats and dogs help support our mental health

‘People want to help you. Let them’: how to be compassionate in a crisis

Acting compassionately isn’t just about kindness, but about wanting to halt suffering. Right now, we must be wise – and set a template for the future

This way for brain tingles: ASMR gets a shiver-inducing exhibition

From cucumber-crunchers to cranial exams, YouTube is full of ASMRtists provoking the strangely pleasurable autonomous sensory meridian response. Now they’ve got their own euphoric museum show

Birds, buds and bright days: how spring can make us healthier and happier

Longer, lighter days can help us banish old habits, sleep better and improve our mental health, even during the lockdown

Mother dearest: 20 ways to love your mum

Have a movie night in, say thank you and don’t blame her… loving your mother can make all the difference – to your own life as well as hers

My autism led me to become a champion of outsiders

Charlotte Amelia Poe grew up knowing she was different. Now it’s her mission – through her art and writing – to bring about change

My wardrobe is bursting with sequins – what does that say about me?

How do our clothes affect our mood? Sharon Walker delves into her wardrobe with fashion psychologist Dawnn Karen and finds a poignant explanation for her love of party dresses

I have culled my friends to just the ones I value

I’ve always had loads of friends but recently decided that many of them had to go. It has simplified and enriched my life

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