‘Ear-marvellous’: how to enjoy the music and sounds of the world that surrounds us

A fuller appreciation of the sounds that surround us can transform your life

Ever thought of ranking your friends in silly, random categories?

It may sound childish and potentially dangerous, but actually it’s a novel way of really getting to know each other

‘They get anxious but still win gold’: Team GB’s psychologist on nerves, negativity and self-doubt

Jess Thom hopes a handful of mental strategies will give British athletes an edge at the Paris Olympics

I never realised how much freedom and comfort softness could bring

It’s easy enough to get lured into adopting a brittle persona, but there are other ways to live your life

The flow state: the science of the elusive creative mindset that can improve your life

Scientists have long known the mental and creative benefits of total absorption in an activity. But what causes it, and how can we achieve it?

Face your anger and let it out. It’s the only way to stay healthy

More than sadness, hatred or grief, rage is something that we shut away or flee. That endangers our relationships, our happiness – and our safety

How returning to competitive sport after 25 years taught me resilience – and the joy of new friends

Jenny Knight, an author who was a teen world rowing champion, is rediscovering the benefits of exercise after joining a local netball team

How a solo retreat helped relight my creative fire

It felt selfish, but at home I couldn’t finish a thought without being interrupted by my kids – so I packed my bags and headed to the coast

Coming of Age: How Adolescence Shapes Us by Lucy Foulkes review – deep dive into the teenage mind

An academic psychologist’s insightful and compassionate study of adolescence is expertly presented, plotting out harmful as well as helpful transitions into adulthood

‘Clearly, I have no rizz’: can a 60-year-old misanthrope polish up his pulling power?

Love Islanders have it, daters want it and TikTok influencers will teach you how to get it – but rizz (a close cousin of charisma) is hard to fabricate

Feeling exhausted? Here’s how to fight the weariness

Try these top tips for managing your energy more wisely

One night I’m a murderer, the next my husband’s having an affair. Why do we have the dreams that we do?

We’ve stopped believing they’re messages from the gods. So what are dreams – and what purpose do they serve? Here’s what the science says

‘We’ve talked for hundreds of hours’: the joy of volunteering as a telephone friend

We’re 50 years apart and have never met, but my connection with Pauline is deeper than I could have imagined

Stress bragging: why workload boasts are bad for you – and your colleagues

Are you in the habit of telling everyone how overstretched you are? A new study has found that it might make you less likable and less competent, while undermining your co-workers

How learning about the science of shyness helped me

I’ve managed to conquer my fears and build great friendships, says David Robson