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Life
This wellbeing hack will help you to see the bright side of life – and it’s completely free
Trust us, it’s a goodun’.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
What sort of person becomes a troll, and why?
Is the so-called ‘Dark Triad’ key to understanding trolls? Here, psychologists reveal everything you need to know.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Want to avoid burnout? Embracing curiosity could be the answer
Approaching the world with a curious mindset could be the answer to reducing our stress levels.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
We know who’s to blame for your FOMO – and it’s not who you think
Our fear of missing out is dictating our lives – and it’s time we took control.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Anna Brech
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Hate your job? Here’s how to make those long days a lot easier
Overcome those feelings of dread with this simple escape tactic.
Life
Want to know if they fancy you? Pay extra special attention to this...
Want to know if someone likes you? Listen to their voice
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- Emily Reynolds
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Life
The murky world of subliminal messages in YouTube videos
Millions of people are turning to ‘subliminals’, but what are the true effects?
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
Apparently we're all on a hedonic treadmill, but it's time to press the emergency stop button
A psychologist explains WTF is going on.
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
Why are we so obsessed with Cheer (and everything else on TV right now)?
Nobody can stop us. Nobody.
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- Lauren Geall
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Long Reads
Suffering from work burnout? Here’s why you should try the 42% rule
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? This scientifically approved formula could be the solution.
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- Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
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Long Reads
This is the key to making good habits stick, according to science
It's all about that magic word: friction.
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- Wendy Wood
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- Moya Crockett
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6 ways to deal with deadline stress
Do you struggle to deal with the stress of impending deadlines at work? You're not alone.
Life
Can't let go of clutter? Ask these 2 simple questions to embrace your inner Marie Kondo
It's so much easier than you think.
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- Megan Murray
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Life
Why self-control actually has little to do with willpower
Psychologists reveal the science behind self-restraint.
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
Does the news make you anxious? You could have a “sticky mind”
Here’s how to deal with this common symptom of anxiety.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
This is what makes a good liar, according to science
Want to get better at lying? Here’s how the best do it...
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
Keep bickering with your partner? Don’t worry, it’s totally normal
Research has shown that these things get better with time.
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- Emily Reynolds
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Careers
Research shows your bullying boss will face the consequences
A gratifying study has found bad bosses will always get their comeuppance. This is how.
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- Anna Brech
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- Lauren Geall
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Why faking your emotions at work is more damaging than you think
Faking a positive attitude not only puts us under psychological stress, it can damage our careers, too.
Life
This is what happens to our bodies when we’re burnt out
From delayed periods to headaches and dizziness, these are the tell-tale symptoms to look out for.
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- Lauren Geall
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