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Getting Around the Problem of Self-Improvement’s Biggest Own Goal
Getting Around the Problem of Self-Improvement’s Biggest Own Goal
The gap between who we are and who we aim to be only highlights our inadequate feelings. There's a better way.
Alexander M. Combstrong
Mar 1
How to Succeed When Success is Your Deepest Fear
How to Succeed When Success is Your Deepest Fear
You’re doing well, so why do you want to turn back?
Charlie Lukas
Feb 24
What to Do When a Friend Is Struggling With Their Mental Health
What to Do When a Friend Is Struggling With Their Mental Health
A guide to mental health first-aid.
Alexander M. Combstrong
Feb 22
Your Life Is a Song, And It’s Time You Listen to It
Your Life Is a Song, And It’s Time You Listen to It
Swapping out artificial highs with true, self-generated joy.
Isabel Zoe
Feb 21
Some Strangers Got Naked and Drank Wine Together for Science
Some Strangers Got Naked and Drank Wine Together for Science
The results were positive
Alexander M. Combstrong
Feb 15
Relax With This Little Known Technique as Taught to Me by a Celebrity Singing Teacher
Relax With This Little Known Technique as Taught to Me by a Celebrity Singing Teacher
No meditation required.
Alexander M. Combstrong
Feb 15
How Psychedelics Taught Me to Address My Mess Rather Than Trip Over It
How Psychedelics Taught Me to Address My Mess Rather Than Trip Over It
Step One: Acknowledge it.
Isabel Zoe
Feb 10
Research Now Tells Us What Happens When You Give Ecstasy to an Octopus
Research Now Tells Us What Happens When You Give Ecstasy to an Octopus
It has implications for our knowledge of where our social behaviour originated.
Alexander M. Combstrong
Feb 10
Stop it! Schizophrenia is Not Two People in One Head. Tourette’s is Not Swearing Uncontrollably.
Stop it! Schizophrenia is Not Two People in One Head. Tourette’s is Not Swearing Uncontrollably.
Two misconceptions that need to go.
Alexander M. Combstrong
Feb 9
Can You Improve Your Mental Health by Making Your Mind Think it’s Dying?
Can You Improve Your Mental Health by Making Your Mind Think it’s Dying?
Science suggests mental health issues often stem from a fear of death. Psychedelics may act as a rehearsal.
Alexander M. Combstrong
Feb 8
Those Stages of Grief Everyone’s Been Talking About
Those Stages of Grief Everyone’s Been Talking About
Chances are you’re feeling them too
Erica Marta Ball
Feb 6
Calm Your Anxious Mind and Body with One Word
Calm Your Anxious Mind and Body with One Word
The one-word science-backed therapy technique
Dr. Marina Harris
Feb 2
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