At university, many people talk about their procrastination; they’ll joke: ‘Have you heard about the procrastination conference? It was postponed – again!’ In academia and beyond, procrastination is ...

What sound does a colour make? And what colour is a sound? An art class and a jazz trio embark on a journey to find out ...

The reality of how painful a broken heart could be first hit me many years ago. I know the term we use is heartbroken but, when my relationship ended, I just felt broken, punched in the gut. I had ...

If you’re an overthinker, you’ll know exactly how it goes. A problem keeps popping up in your mind – for instance, a health worry or a dilemma at work – and you just can’t stop dwelling on it, as you ...

If you’re having trouble getting over an ex, you know exactly how painful lingering feelings of love can be. Love for an ex can prompt longing or deep regret. It can disrupt your sleep or appetite, or ...

Struggling to change in the ways we want to is a common human experience. Many of the practical steps required aren’t easy or fun. This makes motivation a challenge. No matter our excuses – not enough ...

It ain’t so much the things we don’t know that get us into trouble. It’s the things we know that ain’t so. – quotation from the 19th century, likely apocryphal The year was 1993 and, aged 16, I was ...

Want to make the most of your study time? Learn to work with your brain, not against it, by using these smart techniques ...

is a licensed professional clinical counsellor who specialises in treating OCD and anxiety disorders. He is based in California.

You’ve probably noticed yourself moving your hands when you talk, and seen other people doing it too. The more excited you are about what you’re saying, I bet the more likely you are to move your ...