Scenes from books, movies and games sometimes carry as much weight as events from people’s own lives. We’re finding out why ...

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The rewards of flirtation go beyond sex or romance. But, as in other exchanges, you have to know where the red line is ...

My child grew into a new version of himself – as all children do – and I wondered about my new role. Anger helped me grasp it ...

‘Shadow’ is the term used by Carl Gustav Jung to refer to those aspects of yourself that you do not like or want to be associated with. You might even refuse to acknowledge them as being a part of you ...

To be liked by others is often treated as a paramount aim. The quest for social approval begins in childhood, and it continues in a range of ways throughout the lifespan as people try to find their ...

My friend Greta gives the most amazing pep talks. She starts by asking you, ‘What’s the title of your pep talk?’ And after you tell her the title – anything from ‘You feel like you’re stagnating, but ...

Rachel Moran is an international speaker, feminist campaigner and the founding member of SPACE (Survivors of Prostitution Abuse Calling for Enlightenment) International. She is the author of Paid For: ...

Small talk’ is a misnomer. Here are some simple strategies to transform it into an opportunity to connect, learn and grow ...

Breathwork changed my life, but I heard the sceptics. Several studies later, I’m more convinced than ever in its benefits ...

Shaun O Connor is a filmmaker and writer. His work has screened and won awards at festivals around the world. He is the author of The DP Manual (2007), a guide to recovery from depersonalisation ...