Habits and routines
Thinking and intelligence
idea
Lost perspective? Try this linguistic trick to reset your view
by Ariana Orvell
Habits and routines
idea
Sprinkle a little ancient philosophy into your daily routines
by Joel Owen
Mind and brain
guide
How to maintain a healthy brain
Adopt these lifestyle changes and you will not only sharpen your mind today but also reduce your risk of dementia later on
by Kailas Roberts
Travel
film
Crowded spaces, complete strangers – meditations on the urban commute
9 mins
Emotion regulation
idea
The best way to exercise self-control is not to exercise it at all
by Laverl Z Williamson
Compassion and empathy
idea
Self-compassion is not self-indulgence: here’s how to try it
by Christina Chwyl
Learning and education
guide
How to study effectively
Forget cramming, ditch the highlighter, and stop passively rereading. The psychology of learning offers better tactics
by Paul Penn
Altered states
film
A surreal ode to the wee hours when daily anxieties meet sleepless dreams
5 mins
Personality
idea
Assertiveness is a virtue that anyone can develop with practice
by Rebecca Roache
Habits and routines
idea
In praise of habits – so much more than mindless reflexes
by Ian Robertson & Katsunori Miyahara
Pleasures and pastimes
guide
How to rest well
Taking a break isn’t lazy – learning to recharge is a skill that will allow you to enjoy a more creative, sustainable life
by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Painting and sculpture
film
What will an artist paint when a new high-rise blocks her view of New York?
10 mins