‘Shadow’ is the term used by Carl Gustav Jung to refer to those aspects of yourself that you do not like or want to be associated with. You might even refuse to acknowledge them as being a part of you ...

Warning: this film features a flashing sequence that may be unsuitable for photosensitive viewers. It seems near-impossible that a 17-minute film could build an intricate sci-fi universe without ...

To be liked by others is often treated as a paramount aim. The quest for social approval begins in childhood, and it continues in a range of ways throughout the lifespan as people try to find their ...

My friend Greta gives the most amazing pep talks. She starts by asking you, ‘What’s the title of your pep talk?’ And after you tell her the title – anything from ‘You feel like you’re stagnating, but ...

Rachel Moran is an international speaker, feminist campaigner and the founding member of SPACE (Survivors of Prostitution Abuse Calling for Enlightenment) International. She is the author of Paid For: ...

Small talk’ is a misnomer. Here are some simple strategies to transform it into an opportunity to connect, learn and grow ...

A vivid dream is like a free virtual-reality experience, no expensive headset required. While your body lies tucked up in bed, your mind can take you to exotic lands and introduce you to amazing ...

Through time and across cultures, near-death experiences share common themes and have inspired beliefs about the afterlife ...

Constance de Saint Laurent is a lecturer in psychology at Maynooth University, Ireland. She works on social thinking and the impact of technology on people and organisations. This has included ...

Francesco Dimitri is a novelist and nonfiction writer living between London and southern Italy. He has written about new religious movements, belief systems, and the interplay of magic and political ...

Harriet Over is professor of psychology at the University of York. She studies the development of prejudice and inter-group behaviour.