Ever heard the saying "3 steps forward and two steps back"? Of course you have! Well there's more than that. All universal activity, including human endeavor, occurs in excess and must be corrected.
Mental fatigue has psychological triggers − new research suggests challenging goals can head it off
Learning a new skill usually requires actively practicing it through trial and error while getting feedback on your performance.
Forgetting in our day to day lives may feel annoying or, as we get older, a little frightening. But it is an entirely normal part of memory – enabling us to move on or make space for new information.
Intelligence doesn’t make you immune to conspiracy theories – it’s more about thinking style
I know we are biologically programmed for evolution. Despite evidence of an abdication of this physiological truth, I continue to have faith in humanity and its resilient potential.
It’s normal for your mind to wander. Here’s how to maximise the benefits
What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress
No one can predict how financial markets will behave with absolute certainty. Here’s why
In general, films in the original language and versions with subtitles in a range of different languages are both widely available in Europe.
The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind
- By Jude Bijou
The priority sifter helps you get in touch with what's true for you and what to do about a specific situation. It integrates your heart and head and offers a unique perspective.
Why empathy constitutes the ultimate leadership skill
OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying. As a historian with the disorder, here’s what I’ve learned
- By Paul Levy
I’d like to introduce the term nightmare mind-virus as a synonym for wetiko. This coinage captures an aspect of this virus of the mind that adds to and complements the name wetiko.
AI-generated faces look just like real ones – but evidence shows your brain can tell the difference
What’s your chronotype? Knowing whether you’re a night owl or an early bird could help you do better on tests and avoid scams
So often, it seems the things that happen to us in life are not so much about what is happening in the moment, but rather are about placing us on a path to lead the way for others.
Being humble about what you know is just one part of what makes you a good thinker.
Practicing authenticity is challenging for anyone regardless of age. Authenticity requires us to recognize discrete sensations, emotions, and thoughts. It requires developing somatic and emotional intelligences.
Science shows that self-esteem plays a key role with certain mental disorders, particularly those of anxious and depressive nature.
With school and university exams looming, students will be thinking about how they can maximise their learning.
Even if it’s been many years since you were last in school, you might still associate this time of year with that “back-to-school” mindset – that feeling of a page turning, a new phase beginning and the chance to start anew and reinvent yourself.