Christian Jarrett
A cognitive neuroscientist by training, Christian was the founding editor of the British Psychological Society’s Research Digest and an award-winning journalist on The Psychologist magazine. His books include The Rough Guide to Psychology, 30-Second Psychology and Great Myths of the Brain. His latest is Be Who You Want: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change, published in 2021. Christian will never forget holding a human brain in his hands as part of a neuroanatomy class, the grey mass so heavy as if filled still with memories and dreams. Find him on Twitter @Psych_Writer.
Written by Christian Jarrett
Thinking and intelligence
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How to foster ‘shoshin’
It’s easy for the mind to become closed to new ideas. Cultivating a beginner’s mind helps us rediscover the joy of learning
by Christian Jarrett
Anxiety
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How to cope with a panic attack
A panic attack is a dramatic false alarm clanging in body and mind. Recognising this is the first step to dialling it down
by Christian Jarrett
Drugs and psychedelics
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How to have a safe psychedelic trip
A psychedelic experience can be deeply rewarding, but also carries real risks. Here’s how to avoid a bad trip
by Christian Jarrett
Habits and routines
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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
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
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
Edited by Christian Jarrett
Emotion regulation
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Asking one simple question can entirely change how you feel
by Christian Waugh
Work and vocation
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How to become an expert
The path to mastery is long, winding and hugely fulfilling. Use this map to navigate and overcome any bumps along the way
by Roger L Kneebone
Learning and education
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A radical approach can change behaviour in and out of the classroom
by Alexandria C Robers
Focus and attention
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Go on, admit it. You’re multitasking. Here’s how to do it better
by Virginia Clinton-Lisell
Thinking and intelligence
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Why academia should embrace ‘Grandma’s metaphysics’
by Devin Sanchez Curry
Change and self-development
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How to be kinder to yourself
Self-compassion techniques aren’t self-indulgent – they’ll tame your inner critic while helping you change for the better
by Brooke Schwartz
Health anxiety
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How to overcome worrying about your health
Forever looking up symptoms and fearing the worst? There are ways to stop the endless checking and find real peace of mind
by Karen Cassiday
Evaluating therapies
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Time to move beyond the anecdotes around animal-assisted therapies
by Mirena Dimolareva
Compassion and empathy
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Helping others might feel good, but is it really good for you?
by T Ryan Byerly
Goals and motivation
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How to complete an impossible challenge
There’s no need to hide under the bed covers – with the GOD principle you’ll be able to achieve your goals, big or small
by Kevin Dutton & John Collins
Group therapy
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Strength in numbers: group therapy can beat phobias in a day
by André Wannemüller
Goals and motivation
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To meet your goals, forget willpower and fill your toolbox
by Marina Milyavskaya