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#TheNicotineTest — innovative science or a dangerous direction for the scientific method?

#TheNicotineTest has recently fascinated me. Both from a scientific and personal perspective.

Jun 6, 2023

Three surgical face masks hanging from hooks

Jun 6, 2023

The importance of preparing for the worst

Planning for worst-case scenarios can help you both in work and life — provided it does not become your default setting.

Apr 27, 2023

Two women sitting supporting each other in distress

Apr 27, 2023

Build your self-control

Why practicing self-control and delayed gratification can have wide benefits.

Apr 4, 2023

Picture of a child looking at a quarter of a cup cake on a plate

Apr 4, 2023

The power of unhelpful thinking

How unhelpful thinking patterns could be negatively impacting your everyday life.

Apr 3, 2023

Man sitting side-on on a chair thinking

Apr 3, 2023

The downside of positivity

How forcing a positive mindset can backfire in the long term

Mar 28, 2023

Dirty drawing of a smiley face

Mar 28, 2023

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A case for emotionally accessible design

How designing for different emotional states could enhance engagement and accessibility of online services.

Mar 22, 2023

Close up of a notebook with design sketches

Mar 22, 2023

Learning lives outside the comfort zone

Some people naturally love living outside their comfort zone. They love skydiving, life without plans and the rush of adrenaline. I’m…

Mar 13, 2023

Close up of puzzle with one piece missing

Mar 13, 2023

Becoming more assertive

Are you confusing assertiveness with being pushy or selfish? Here’s how expressing your needs can be kinder than always putting others…

Mar 13, 2023

Two women having a conversation in an office environment

Mar 13, 2023

Mindfulness redefined: It’s all about attention

Explaining mindfulness is like herding kittens. Firstly, there are the different schools of mindfulness — from Eastern practices developed…

Mar 13, 2023

Woman walking on the beach

Mar 13, 2023

Getting what you want may require stepping back

There are many U-shaped curves in psychology. Too little of something is not good for you and neither is too much. There is a delicate…

Mar 2, 2023

Getting what you want may require stepping back

Mar 2, 2023

Erica Crome

Erica Crome

Clinical psychologist, researcher, manager and service designer writing about the intersection between work and mental health and wellbeing.

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