psychology

There is a prevailing feeling that things are just getting worse and worse, but then humans have always tended to feel that, even when things are getting much better. So why do we tend to think the sky is falling, and what can you do about it?

We take a look at the psychology behind baking and meet the foodies who have turned their passion into a profession.

Turning to your birth chart can help you to understand your sensitivity to certain personal dynamics in the world, such as family patterns and romantic interactions.

When used in the right context and manner, some behaviours deemed taboo can actually be good for you. Here’s why you should unleash your inner rebel more often.

Are you experiencing zoom fatigue? Has the pandemic empowered you to embrace your grey hair? You’re not alone. Read more in the latest life lines.

Looking for ways to relieve your loneliness? Interested in how to decipher fake news from real? We explore all this and more psychological insights in our latest Life Lines.

A small but growing body of neuro-scientific research confirms the existence of “empaths” and “highly sensitive people”. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them.

Acceptance is about taking ownership of challenges and reclaiming the energy and inspiration to rebuild, reinvent and recreate yourself and your life.

We take a look at the latest findings for the mind and spirit, from hoarding psychology to anti-anxiety rituals and how you really are what you eat!

Who are you? At the deepest level of your psyche, what instinctually drives you? We take a look at Carl Jung’s work on the 12 major archetypes and their shadows.

In the endless quest to be your best self, is it possible that you are missing some of the best parts of life? Are you missing out on the beauty and strength of imperfection?

A triad of roles — the Persecutor, the Rescuer and the Victim — dominate many human interactions. Identify which role you follow and discover how to change your archetypal dynamic.