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Mindfulness

Are you living life on autopilot?

Here’s how to stop sleepwalking through your days, ditch the autopilot, and embrace the discomfort of uncertainty

Psychologies

13 September 202313 September 2023

‘I lie awake until the sun comes up, worrying about what could happen.’ Are you caught in a worry trap?

Learn to sit comfortably with your fears for tomorrow and reclaim your today, writes Kellie Gillespie-Wright.

Sally Saunders

15 June 202614 June 2026

Emotional wellbeing

Worn out from small talk? How to recover from the ‘introvert hangover’

Do you feel drained after a dinner party or get-together? You might be dealing with an ‘introvert hangover’…

Sally Saunders

15 June 202614 June 2026

Career / Mental health

Six red flags your boss could be a psychopath: Dark personality traits in the workplace

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 […]

Sally Saunders

14 June 202612 June 2026

Family & parenting / Mental health

Why being the Golden Child can be just as bad as being the Scapegoat: The hidden impact of narcissistic family roles

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 […]

Sally Saunders

13 June 202612 June 2026

Mental health

Scientists may have found a brain chemical that helps us break bad habits

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 […]

Sally Saunders

11 June 202610 June 2026