Guides
Personality
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How to come out of your shell
You don’t have to be outgoing. But if being introverted is holding you back from the life you want, dive in for a way out
by Christian Jarrett
Learning and education
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How to study effectively
Forget cramming, ditch the highlighter, and stop passively rereading. The psychology of learning offers better tactics
by Paul Penn
Loneliness and solitude
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How to overcome the loneliness of youth
It’s extremely common to feel lonely when you’re young. Many strategies can help, the key is finding what works for you
by Lily Verity & Pamela Qualter
Beauty and aesthetics
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How to curate (just about) anything
Sure, tidying up is a start. But it won’t get you to the kind of lived-in, personalised space that defines an ideal of home
by Glenn Adamson
Habits and routines
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How to stop procrastinating
Do you keep putting things off when you know you shouldn’t? Get going by understanding the psychology of irrational delay
by Wendelien van Eerde
Emotion regulation
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How to ease the pain of heartache
You’re experiencing a profound form of grief that can make you physically ill. These steps will give you a chance to heal
by Ziella Bryars
Angst
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How to cope when life seems unreal
If you feel detached from the world, you might be going through depersonalisation. Be reassured, there are ways to recover
by Shaun O Connor
The body and physical health
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How to love your body
Are you unhappy with what you see in the mirror? Getting comfortable in your own skin can be hard work, but it’s worth it
by Charlotte H Markey
Stories and literature
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How to gain more from your reading
There’s more to words than meets the eye. Deepen your appreciation of literature through the art of slow, attentive reading
by Robert DiYanni
The body and physical health
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How to breathe
Whether your aim is improved health, mental calm or achieving transcendence, breathing techniques can help you get there
by Martin Petrus
Love and relationships
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How to enjoy being single
‘Happily ever after’ is a romantic myth. Defy society’s singlism and discover ways to embrace a joyful, independent life
by David Robson
Virtues and vices
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How to think about pleasure
Weirdly hard to define, much less to feel OK about it, pleasure is a tricky creature. Can philosophy help us lighten up?
by Sam Dresser