Guides
Creativity
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How to be lucky
Most of us think that luck just happens (or doesn’t) but everyone can learn to look for the unexpected and find serendipity
by Christian Busch
Therapeutic relationships
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How to choose a therapist
It’s time for change but who should you see? The choice can be baffling but asking the right questions will make it clearer
by Kate Smith
Goals and motivation
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How to channel boredom
Feeling bored? Learn how to use that discomfort to switch up a gear and regain control over your life and your interests
by James Danckert & John Eastwood
Anxiety
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How to use social media if you have social anxiety
If anxiety derails your attempts to share and connect with others online, there are steps you can take to stay in the loop
by Emma Warnock-Parkes
Goals and motivation
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How to let go of a lifelong dream
Adaptability is as much of a virtue as grit. Overcome any feelings of loss or failure by pivoting toward a new passion
by Christian Jarrett
Learning and education
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How to plan a research project
Whether for a paper or a thesis, define your question, review the work of others – and leave yourself open to discovery
by Brooke Harrington
Self-harm and suicide
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How to talk to a suicidal friend
Twice as many people worldwide die from suicide as from homicide. Here’s how to help your loved ones back from the brink
by Lindsay Weisner
Emotion regulation
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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