The reality of how painful a broken heart could be first hit me many years ago. I know the term we use is heartbroken but, when my relationship ended, I just felt broken, punched in the gut. I had ...

What sound does a colour make? And what colour is a sound? An art class and a jazz trio embark on a journey to find out ...

Struggling to change in the ways we want to is a common human experience. Many of the practical steps required aren’t easy or fun. This makes motivation a challenge. No matter our excuses – not enough ...

What do you see when you stare in the mirror? I don’t ask this as a philosophical question, more a literal one. Do you like the way you look? Do you immediately notice flaws – a nose you wish was ...

It ain’t so much the things we don’t know that get us into trouble. It’s the things we know that ain’t so. – quotation from the 19th century, likely apocryphal The year was 1993 and, aged 16, I was ...

If you’re having trouble getting over an ex, you know exactly how painful lingering feelings of love can be. Love for an ex can prompt longing or deep regret. It can disrupt your sleep or appetite, or ...

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Want to make the most of your study time? Learn to work with your brain, not against it, by using these smart techniques ...

When asked what a child needs to thrive, we could each come up with a long list, across which there would likely be a lot of commonalities. A loving home life. Nutritional nourishment. Good schools.