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Why humor really is the best medicine — especially when it comes to COVID anxiety

Humor feels to us over-thinkers like a frivolous way of behaving while the world around us burns — and that’s where you’re wrong.

Dec 20, 2020

Why humor really is the best medicine — especially when it comes to COVID anxiety

Dec 20, 2020

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We’ve Forgotten How to Be Bored — and It’s Robbing Us of Drive and Passion for Life

Being addicted to distraction, constant excitement and business will never lead to deeper feelings of fulfilment.

Jan 31, 2021

We’ve Forgotten How to Be Bored — and It’s Robbing Us of Drive and Passion for Life

Jan 31, 2021

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What it’s like flying during the pandemic

I recently flew from London Heathrow to Italy. Here’s an account of what that was like

Jul 19, 2020

What it’s like flying during the pandemic

Jul 19, 2020

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Psych

Opinion: Can We Please Stop Talking About C- All The Time?

The constant reminders, updates, debates and messages of positivity may be adding to a crisis of an entirely different kind…

Apr 26, 2020

Opinion: Can We Please Stop Talking About C- All The Time?

Apr 26, 2020

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Psych

How to Finally Stop “Juggling Things” — a Cognitive Neuroscientist’s Take

A breakdown on why multitasking doesn’t work, how to-do lists are hampering you, and what you can do today to start working better

Feb 23, 2020

How to Finally Stop “Juggling Things” — a Cognitive Neuroscientist’s Take

Feb 23, 2020

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Is Microdosing Really All It’s Hyped up to Be?

We looked into the science on microdosing to cut through the crap, and talked to people who swear by it to see what it’s really like to MD.

Jan 26, 2020

Is Microdosing Really All It’s Hyped up to Be?

Jan 26, 2020

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Psych

Anyone Can Learn to Meditate by Doing These 5 Things

A few things to keep in mind which will help your practice go very far, no matter who you are.

Jan 19, 2020

Anyone Can Learn to Meditate by Doing These 5 Things

Jan 19, 2020

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Here’s Why You Hated Christmas

It’s the topic no one wants to think about in January, but reflecting on your winter holidays can teach you a lot about acceptance

Jan 15, 2020

Here’s Why You Hated Christmas

Jan 15, 2020

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Psych

You Need to Read More — It Can Make You a Better Human

There is tremendous value in reading about others, to understand people better, and maybe even shift your own life narrative.

Jan 12, 2020

You Need to Read More — It Can Make You a Better Human

Jan 12, 2020

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Open Plan Offices Were Invented by the Devil — and It’s Destroying Our Health

The data on the effect of open-plan offices on our health is almost too scary to believe. Is there a way to work in one and not suffer?

Jan 5, 2020

Open Plan Offices Were Invented by the Devil — and It’s Destroying Our Health

Jan 5, 2020

Alec Lysak

Alec Lysak

People are my passion. I write stories about human experiences, health and wellness. My background is in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience.

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