Change and self-development
Emotion regulation
idea
The best way to exercise self-control is not to exercise it at all
Accept it: your self-control is weak. You’re more likely to reach long-term goals if you find ways to avoid temptation
by Laverl Z Williamson
Anxiety
idea
Set yourself free by developing a growth mindset toward anxiety
Everyone feels anxious in moments of not knowing. It’s your beliefs about anxiety that influence what you do next
by Hans Schroder
Habits and routines
guide
How to read more books
Modern life can feel too frantic for books. Use these habit-building strategies to carve out time for the joy of reading
by Christian Jarrett
Love
film
Making love strange to imagine it anew – a startling, award-winning animation
Directed by Anushka Naanayakkara
Virtues and vices
idea
The virtue of honesty requires more than just telling the truth
Honesty has fallen out of fashion, yet it is essential to self-improvement. How can we cultivate this neglected virtue?
by Christian B Miller
Sadness and sorrow
idea
When emotions rot, they compost and transform into something new
A self that fractures through loss or grief marks a psychological shift, beginning a cycle of regrowth through decomposition
by Kelsey Day
Meaning and the good life
guide
How to cope with an existential crisis
Has the world gone grey? Are you wondering what life is for? Kierkegaard’s philosophy could help you rediscover your zing
by Skye C Cleary
Dance
film
A street dance born amid poverty and violence offers a radical form of self-care
Directed by Maceo Frost
Goals and motivation
idea
To meet your goals, forget willpower and fill your toolbox
Achieving your goals has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with using the right mix of psychological tools
by Marina Milyavskaya
Change and self-development
idea
Why doing your best is sometimes the worst thing you can do
The injunction to ‘do your best’ can get in the way of moral self-development. Instead, plant deep roots and learn to wait
by Mavis Biss
Joy
guide
How to start having more fun
Fun isn’t frivolous – it’s vital for your wellbeing. Here’s a step-by-step plan to bring more pleasure into your busy life
by Mike Rucker
Happiness
film
Martha’s adventures through the washing machine looking-glass
Directed by Hannah Jacobs