Eudaimonia
The body and physical health
idea
Body positivity is fixated on beauty – here’s how to fix that
by Céline Leboeuf
Engagement and activism
idea
From the erotic to the political – the legacy of Audre Lorde
by Myisha Cherry
Freedom and choice
guide
How to think about free will
You can’t escape cause and effect, but there is a way of viewing human agency that is motivating, plausible and humane
by Julian Baggini
Virtues and vices
film
A simple morality tale finds rich depth in the hands of a master animator
10 mins
The self
idea
What does it take for someone to become a ‘different person’?
by John Schwenkler
Emotions
idea
What makes hate a unique emotion – and why that matters
by Cristhian A Martínez
Emotion regulation
guide
How to take things less personally
Always blaming yourself or assuming others think ill of you? A CBT therapist shares ways to break these self-critical habits
by Joel Minden
Life stages
film
To hold tight or to let go – will Sebastién retire from the trapeze?
12 mins
History of emotions
idea
The journeys taken by emotion words shape our inner lives
by Tim Lomas
Sports and games
idea
For players of fafi, dream interpretation is a vital skill
by Brittany Birberick
Communication
guide
How to ask for help
You’re not weak or lazy – everyone needs support. Follow these steps to learn when to reach out, who to go to and what to say
by Debbie Sorensen
Parenting and families
film
When a young woman leaves home, her parents’ world literally begins to unravel
7 mins