Breathwork changed my life, but I heard the sceptics. Several studies later, I’m more convinced than ever in its benefits ...

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

The novelist and poet Ursula K Le Guin shows we can reject nihilism and naive optimism by practising our collective freedom ...

What do people look at and what meanings do they make when a Kandinsky is on show in a power station guarded by a muscleman?

Psychologists have known about the ‘halo effect’ for ages. New research suggests the power of language can help explain it ...

Everything interesting comes from some sort of imperfection.’ A sculptor amplifies the deep weirdness of the human form ...

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 ...

Mzia, a 77-year-old elevator operator in Tbilisi, Georgia, journeys far from her building for the first time in 19 years ...

Articles, Films and practical Guides on habits and routines, part of Psyche’s coverage of self-knowledge and personal growth.