Just breathe: 3 calming techniques to try at home
Even though breathing is essential for survival, we tend to do it on autopilot. But experts say good things can happen when you pay attention to your technique.
Can you fall in love with a chatbot?
Their human-like behaviour of chatbots means many seek them out for conversation, as friends and even romantic partners, but does having feelings for a bot cross the line?
How to trick your brain into beating cravings
Finding it hard to resist that chocolate biscuit, tub of ice cream or glass of wine? Here’s how to ‘surf your urges’ and get back in control.
Feeling grouchy, hungry or lethargic? Your hormones could be to blame
We all have them, but hormones affect our bodies in myriad ways – from puberty to menopause, hunger and happiness.
Defeat: It’s not a dirty word
Nobody likes to lose, but being defeated – in love, at work or on the sports field – is an important life lesson.
Anger management: How to tame your temper
Anger can be a harmful beast – to yourself and to others. Here’s how to spot the signs that your anger has turned unhealthy, and what to do about it.
How to tell if your child is being bullied (or is a bully)
It can be incredibly hard to know when a child is a victim of bullying – or a perpetrator. So what are the signs to look out for?
How to train your brain to be happy in 3 simple steps
Rewiring our brains to always seek gratitude is the first step in the search for happiness, says social scientist Dr Ali Walker.
This is the flip side of emotional pain, says Social Scientist Dr Ali Walker
Our negative emotions have so much to teach us and play a vital role in our lives – just like happiness does.
How to use emotional intelligence to manage your feelings
Whether it’s pulling yourself out of a bad mood or avoiding a bout of the blues, emotional intelligence gives you the power to regulate your emotions for the better.