After I burned out, physics helped me understand what had happened to me – and to move on

I thought hard work equalled success. I had to realise that’s not always how it works, in science or in life, says Google employee Zahaan Bharmal

Start small, keep a log, picture the end result: 17 experts’ top tips on how to stay motivated

Need to psych yourself up for the gym or to blitz your to-do list? Experts including Marie Kondo to Diana Nyad reveal how they keep going when things get tough

Work out while you work? Ten strength-building office exercises you can do in everyday clothes

Sitting down all day is bad for our health. So can micro-movements – three minutes at a time – help us get fitter?

‘Stay true to yourself – and fly closer to the sun’: what I’ve learned from 50 years of rejection

As a writer, I have been rejected thousands of times, and it initially led to shock, denial and anger. Then I accepted it. Here’s what you can gain from doing so too

Feeling out of place? How to beat impostor syndrome

Do you struggle to take a compliment? Cringe at your own achievements? From celebrating your wins to embracing your failures, these top tips will help you banish self-doubt

Hate your job – but can’t afford to leave? 20 ways to love your work a little more

In these precarious times, many people hang on to roles they’d rather ditch. So, how to rekindle your passion and purpose? Readers and experts share their best suggestions

Back to the office! Why gen Z has had enough of working from home

In a new survey, 45% of this age group were considering looking for jobs with more social interaction – and the loneliest of all were influencers

‘The room started to spin, my breath grew short’: could I conquer my fear of public speaking?

For years, speaking in public has triggered panic attacks. So to overcome them, I road-tested some popular methods, from psychotherapy to virtual reality

Julie was smart and competent, yet her less qualified colleagues surpassed her. Imposter syndrome held her back

By not seeking promotion, Julie never risked failure. Viewing her chronic self-doubt as a defence mechanism helped her challenge it