Relationships
How to Quell Your Fears About Relocating
Let’s face it, relocating somewhere new can be daunting, even if you are moving to your ideal location by the beach, in the sun. In this article, self-confessed relocation junkie Natalie Trice explains how you […]
Read MoreHow to make dating fun again
In How to Not Die Alone, behavioural scientist turned dating coach Logan Ury draws on years of research to present a practical guide to finding, building and keeping the relationship of your dreams. Spoiler alert […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Child for Loss
Telling children, especially young children, that their parent is about to leave them puts you in a quandary, as you would like their childhood to be as normal as possible, but on the other hand […]
Read MoreHow to communicate effectively with someone who has dementia
If someone close to you has dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type) you will know that communication gradually becomes more difficult and at times frustrating. This jargon-free article explains why this happens and […]
Read MoreWhy are some people more altruistic than others?
In her viral TED Talk, psychology researcher and author Abigail Marsh asks essential questions: if humans are evil, why do we sometimes go to extraordinary lengths to help others even at a cost to ourselves? […]
Read MoreHow to soothe distressing emotions: exercises in compassion
Did you know that not only does compassion help to soothe distressing emotions, it actually increases feelings of contentment and well-being? Throughout history people have sought to cope with a life that is often […]
Read MoreSex education for the 21st century guy
In a world of the ongoing conversation about consent highlighted by #MeToo, where can young men get a reliable, healthy understanding of sex? In Respect, Swedish writer and sex education expert Inti Chavez-Perez talks directly to […]
Read MoreRethinking Self-Esteem: Busting Myths and Offering Solutions
It is a widely held belief that those who are more successful and higher above the average are happier and more satisfied with themselves and their lives than those below average. But if this were […]
Read MoreRecognising the signs of subtle abuse
Abusers come in every shape and size, which makes it all the more difficult to spot one early in a relationship. Fortunately, there are some common patterns of behaviour that most abusers exhibit in a […]
Read MoreThe positive power of negative emotions
As we prepare to spend the festive period surrounded by family and friends and immersed in laughter and love, it is a good time to reflect on the loneliness that can arise in our relatives’ […]
Read MoreThe science of conversation
How often is it that we stop to consider the inspiration, meaning and consequences of the words that come out of our mouths? How often do we consider the way our spoken language shapes and […]
Read MoreWhat is Your Body Language Saying?
Body language is a very effective tool for public speaking. Here, Nigel Barlow, a professional keynote speaker and creative coach, gives advice on how to use your body language to enhance your presentation skills, whatever […]
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