Guides
Emotion regulation
guide
How to be resilient
Life is unpredictable. Brace yourself with a suite of coping mechanisms, internal and external, then deploy them flexibly
by Selda Koydemir
Conflict and conflict resolution
guide
How to have a difficult conversation
Avoidance will only foster more conflict. Aim for a shared understanding with these techniques from an expert mediator
by Adar Cohen
Difficult emotions
guide
How to get over ‘never good enough’
Learn to spot unhealthy perfectionism, understand its emotional sources and find a way to silence that self-critical voice
by Margaret Rutherford
Knowledge and reason
guide
How to know who’s trustworthy
Knotty problems call for sound advice. Use philosophy to find the intellectually dependable amid the frauds and egotists
by T Ryan Byerly
Memoir
guide
How to heal through life writing
Learning to write about trauma helps you to process the painful experience, and gives you the life skills to overcome it
by Uddipana Goswami
Parenting and families
guide
How to nurture an orchid child
Some kids, like orchids, are highly sensitive to their environment. Provide oodles of love and routine, then watch them bloom
by Tom Boyce
Food and drink
guide
How to enjoy coffee
Smooth like chocolate or fruity like a berry, coffee has as many tastes as wine or beer – you just need to know your beans
by Jessica Easto
Conflict and conflict resolution
guide
How to repair a family rift
Healing an estrangement can be deeply rewarding. Acknowledge your role in what happened, then look ahead to brighter days
by Pam Weintraub
Decision-making and attention
guide
How to wait well
Instead of fuming in subjugated irritation, turn wait times into chances to connect, muse and think big about the future
by Jason Farman
Difficult emotions
guide
How to stop emotional eating
Whether compelled by an inner void, loneliness or boredom, psychoanalysis can help you understand why you seek comfort in food
by Nina Savelle-Rocklin
Friendship
guide
How to make friends as an adult
Friendships give us so much. Be bold, take the initiative, and you’ll be surprised how many people are pleased to connect
by Marisa G Franco
Money and economics
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How to save money
Aside from basic needs, your financial priorities are up to you. Resist short-termism by keeping in mind your values and goals
by Kim Stephenson & Pradnya Surana