When playing safe is dangerous: the evaluation of risk
No one wants to expose themselves to danger but, says Steve Casner, the real worry is in overestimating the risks
Petrified of public speaking? Let your body do the talking
The prospect of speaking in public can send people in to a tailspin of anxiety. But a simple change in posture can help
Can you write your way to happiness?
A growing number of diarists are using expressive writing or ‘bullet journalling’ to improve their health and productivity. But does keeping a daily log actually work?
For a satisfied life, become a god of small things
Tackling too big a challenge can be daunting. The secret, says Robert Twigger, is to be a ‘micromaster’
Does the future hold the key to happiness?
Old-school psychologists obsess over the past; modern, self-helpy ones focus on the present. But a new school of thought is hanging happiness on the future
The vital but invisible early lessons that last a lifetime
At the core of a happy, healthy adult is the resilience they learn as a child. Can this be taught, asks psychiatrist Holan Liang
Am I normal? You asked Google. Here’s the answer
Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries
Why it’s awesome to be awkward
Nerds are all the rage. They may be social misfits but ‘awkwards’ see detail in glorious Technicolour, says Ty Tashiro
Reeling from a failure? Perhaps an attitude change could help
Whether it’s learning a new skill or responding to criticism, a growth mindset can help you succeed in business
Why men should keep a journal
Writing down how you are feeling has immense mental and physical health benefits – and men need it most, says Ollie Aplin