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Are you a sock-drawer organiser or an inbox emptier? Do you get seduced by the siren song of the craft cupboard, or suddenly become extremely focused on tidying your desk, instead of working on it? If you’ve ever wondered why every productivity hack seems to work for everyone except you, there’s a good reason. Procrastination […]
Mel Robbins has helped millions of people get moving – but she says the biggest obstacle most of us face isn’t laziness, it’s discouragement. Here she shares three surprisingly simple mindset shifts that could help you stop procrastinating for good. The woman who built an empire telling people how to get moving has a confession: […]
We picture psychopaths as violent outliers. But psychologist Dr Emma Kavanagh argues the reality is more unsettling: with a blend of charm, confidence and emotional clarity, they are often right at the heart of our society — sometimes even sitting on a pedestal on the top of it. As Emma Kavanagh describes meeting a psychopath, […]
Should we ban teenagers from social media? That’s the question the British Government is currently debating — and seems to be answering yes. But experts are urging caution in jumping at what may appear to be a simple solution to a far more complex problem Educational psychologist Dr Ahmar Ferguson, who works clinically with children, […]
Learn to sit comfortably with your fears for tomorrow and reclaim your today, writes Kellie Gillespie-Wright.
A narcissistic boss. A toxic workplace. A destructive leader who leaves you doubting yourself. New research suggests dark personality traits may be surprisingly common in leadership roles — and the impact on employees can be devastating. We’ve all encountered them: the manager who thrives on intimidation, takes credit for others’ ideas, or somehow leaves every […]
Being treated as the family favourite might seem like a blessing, while becoming the family scapegoat can feel like a curse. But psychologists say both experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds, shaping self-worth, relationships and identity well into adulthood. Many adults spend years wondering why they struggle to trust themselves. Why criticism feels devastating, they […]
If you’ve ever wondered why some habits seem so hard to shake, new research suggests the answer may have less to do with willpower than we think. Scientists say a key brain chemical could play an important role in helping us let go of old behaviours and embrace new ones. Whether you’ve promised yourself you’ll […]
The signs of high-functioning OCD are often subtle and easy to miss. Here’s what you should be looking out for.
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