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The benefits of reading fiction (and 25 top fiction books to read this year)The benefits of reading fiction (and 25 top fiction books to read this year)
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The benefits of reading fiction (and 25 top fiction books to read this year)

Reading fiction builds empathy, reduces stress and makes you better at understanding people. Here's what the science says, plus 25 books to start with.

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Is napping good for you? What science and most cultures have always knownIs napping good for you? What science and most cultures have always known
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Is napping good for you? What science and most cultures have always known

The science behind why a short afternoon nap is better for you than another coffee, and why most cultures never stopped.

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The Memory Paradox: Does taking photos affect your memory?The Memory Paradox: Does taking photos affect your memory?
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The Memory Paradox: Does taking photos affect your memory?

Research shows that taking photos can impair your memory of the moments you're trying to capture. Here's the science behind why, and what phone-free experiences teach us about being present.

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Toxic Productivity: What It Is, How to Spot It, and the Productivity Shame Nobody Talks AboutToxic Productivity: What It Is, How to Spot It, and the Productivity Shame Nobody Talks About
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Toxic Productivity: What It Is, How to Spot It, and the Productivity Shame Nobody Talks About

Tired of always feeling like you should be doing more? We break down what toxic productivity actually is, why it develops, and the productivity shame that punishes people for not doing enough.

Out of Office DiariesWorkplace Productivity
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why You Stay Up Too Late Even When You're TiredRevenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why You Stay Up Too Late Even When You're Tired
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why You Stay Up Too Late Even When You're Tired

You know you should sleep. You're tired. But here you are, scrolling at midnight. Here's the psychology behind revenge bedtime procrastination and how to stop.

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Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated (And How to Reset It)Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated (And How to Reset It)
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Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated (And How to Reset It)

Most of us are walking around in a state we can't quite name. Not anxious, not burnt out, just a bit on. Here's how to tell whether your nervous system is regulated or not, and how to spring clean yours back to calm.

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How to Beat ‘Decision Fatigue’ and High Mental LoadHow to Beat ‘Decision Fatigue’ and High Mental Load
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How to Beat ‘Decision Fatigue’ and High Mental Load

Feeling exhausted by the number of decisions you have to make a day? You might be suffering from decision fatigue.

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Is all screen time bad? A better way to think about your digital dietIs all screen time bad? A better way to think about your digital diet
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Is all screen time bad? A better way to think about your digital diet

Is all screen time bad? The difference between passive and purposeful screen use, and learn how to build a healthier digital diet that supports focus, connection, and wellbeing.

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Friction-maxxing: what is it and how can it help focus?Friction-maxxing: what is it and how can it help focus?
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Friction-maxxing: what is it and how can it help focus?

What is friction maxxing? Learn how adding small bits of effort can help you stop scrolling, improve focus and reset your digital habits.

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9 analogue activities to keep your brain young (and beat brain rot)9 analogue activities to keep your brain young (and beat brain rot)
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9 analogue activities to keep your brain young (and beat brain rot)

Struggling with brain fog or a shrinking attention span? These 9 activities are backed by science and proven to boost brain health, memory and focus. Beat brain rot and keep your brain young.

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20 Questions To Ask Your Partner and Yourself | By Self Space 20 Questions To Ask Your Partner and Yourself | By Self Space
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20 Questions To Ask Your Partner and Yourself | By Self Space

On communication, attention, and noticing the quieter signs

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How is AI impacting relationships and human connection?How is AI impacting relationships and human connection?
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How is AI impacting relationships and human connection?

AI makes life easier. But at what cost? Explore how convenience, instant answers and chatbots may be impacting human connection.

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How Talking to Strangers Can Make You HappierHow Talking to Strangers Can Make You Happier
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How Talking to Strangers Can Make You Happier

Making casual connections with people we encounter in the course of daily life can boost our happiness and even make us smarter.

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Why does January feel so long? Why does January feel so long?
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Why does January feel so long?

Why does January feel so long? Science explains how winter, light and routine affect time perception. Plus, gentle ways to make the month feel easier.

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How social media has made overconsumption feel ordinaryHow social media has made overconsumption feel ordinary
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How social media has made overconsumption feel ordinary

Social media has made overconsumption feel normal. But constantly buying and upgrading isn’t most people’s reality.

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Analogue hobbies: 20 analogue activities to do instead of scrollingAnalogue hobbies: 20 analogue activities to do instead of scrolling
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Analogue hobbies: 20 analogue activities to do instead of scrolling

Want to scroll less in 2026? Try these 20 analogue activities to build an offline hobby box and rediscover slower, more human habits.

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2026 Is The Year Of Analogue and Offline (Finally)2026 Is The Year Of Analogue and Offline (Finally)
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2026 Is The Year Of Analogue and Offline (Finally)

From dumbphones to run clubs, 2026 is the year we go analogue. Here’s why social media is declining and what the offline surge means next.

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5 hacks to stop scrolling (that actually work)5 hacks to stop scrolling (that actually work)
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5 hacks to stop scrolling (that actually work)

Want to spend less time on your phone? We’ve tried and tested different hacks that can help you reduce your screen time.

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Festive-phubbing: 10 phone-free activities (and games) for the Christmas period Festive-phubbing: 10 phone-free activities (and games) for the Christmas period
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Festive-phubbing: 10 phone-free activities (and games) for the Christmas period

We spend weeks prepping for the end of year wind-down. So make sure you don’t waste it by being a festive-phubber. Here’s our top tips on having a semi-detox at home and connecting with friends and family.

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Time Is Your Most Valuable Asset: Spend It Wisely Time Is Your Most Valuable Asset: Spend It Wisely
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Time Is Your Most Valuable Asset: Spend It Wisely

You can’t earn more time, but you can choose where it goes. Attention is a valuable asset and we should consider how we spend it.

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