Mind

You have likely experienced a moment of terror, but for those living with phobias, this overwhelming fear is a part of daily life. We explore the origin of phobias and how to overcome them.

Fear of other people’s opinions, or FOPO, has likely affected you somehow. It may manifest as indecisiveness, anxiety about what you wear or how much you eat, or even purposely avoiding people. But in the online world, it manifests into something much darker — an obsession with social approval, even if that means losing what makes you.

Spend 10 minutes with our Paradigm Shifters, the people who are shaping the ideas that will take us into the future. Meet Eric Winters, self-leadership speaker, coach and author of Swipe Right on Your Best Self. Winters’ philosophy is that when we make courageous choices, we create a more meaningful, authentic life. Here, he shares his secret to setting up a successful day, what meaningful ambition means and how to live with courageous authenticity.

Looking for a good read to lose yourself in? The WellBeing team has got you covered with their go-to summer books for 2021.

Resentment can be a bitter feeling, steeping you in darkness, tension and pain. But there is a soothing elixir that can help — forgiveness. For those struggling through resentment, here is a psychology-backed guide to letting go of hard feelings.

When used in the right context and manner, some behaviours deemed taboo can actually be good for you. Here’s why you should unleash your inner rebel more often.

Are you experiencing zoom fatigue? Has the pandemic empowered you to embrace your grey hair? You’re not alone. Read more in the latest life lines.

Art therapy can heal emotional issues and help guide you towards a gentle yet powerful healing. Here, we take a look at the research that now supports it.

Looking for a new book or podcast this spring? Check our our latest book reviews to find out what the WellBeing team is reading, watching and listening to.

Negative self-talk can affect your mindset and your everyday life. Discover how swapping out “should” for “want” changes your life for the better.

Loving yourself can have a negative connotation, but in fact self-love is the basis of all other loving and living a good life.

Looking for ways to relieve your loneliness? Interested in how to decipher fake news from real? We explore all this and more psychological insights in our latest Life Lines.