Paradoxically, the more passionate and responsible you are, the more likely you are to burn out since you’ll be unwilling to stop at times of being overwhelmed, not wanting to make others pick up the slack.

The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by getting trapped on what I call the “see-do bypass.”

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the economic advantages of beauty are undeniable. Numerous studies have shown that attractive individuals benefit from a beauty bonus and earn higher salaries on average.

Is it possible to read your e-mails while keeping weekend plans in mind and listening to someone on the phone? Multitasking is part and parcel of our daily lives, with teleworking and the rapid expansion – if not invasion – of digital technology.

How do we find courage to take a stand for love and speak truth to power, when it’s challenging like hell? Most of us run from conflict and confrontation. Some play nice and avoid, hide out in denial, others like to judge and attack.

Pause for a moment and truly appreciate the mind-blowing phenomenon of human memory.

Conspiracy theorists seem to favour an intuitive thinking style – here’s why that’s important

How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help

Ever heard the saying "3 steps forward and two steps back"? Of course you have! Well there's more than that. All universal activity, including human endeavor, occurs in excess and must be corrected.

Mental fatigue has psychological triggers − new research suggests challenging goals can head it off

Learning a new skill usually requires actively practicing it through trial and error while getting feedback on your performance.

Forgetting in our day to day lives may feel annoying or, as we get older, a little frightening. But it is an entirely normal part of memory – enabling us to move on or make space for new information.

Intelligence doesn’t make you immune to conspiracy theories – it’s more about thinking style

I know we are biologically programmed for evolution. Despite evidence of an abdication of this physiological truth, I continue to have faith in humanity and its resilient potential.

It’s normal for your mind to wander. Here’s how to maximise the benefits

What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress

No one can predict how financial markets will behave with absolute certainty. Here’s why

In general, films in the original language and versions with subtitles in a range of different languages are both widely available in Europe.

The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind

The priority sifter helps you get in touch with what's true for you and what to do about a specific situation. It integrates your heart and head and offers a unique perspective.

Why empathy constitutes the ultimate leadership skill

OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying. As a historian with the disorder, here’s what I’ve learned

I’d like to introduce the term nightmare mind-virus as a synonym for wetiko. This coinage captures an aspect of this virus of the mind that adds to and complements the name wetiko.