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Why you should stop using your phone in the morningWhy you should stop using your phone in the morning
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Why you should stop using your phone in the morning

Do you check your phone as soon as you wake up? Well it might not be the best way to start your day. Here’s why you should avoid using your phone in the morning

Health and wellbeingProductivity
Hustle Culture Myth: Why you should be less productiveHustle Culture Myth: Why you should be less productive
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Hustle Culture Myth: Why you should be less productive

Why you should consider being 15% less productive. Hustle culture says you need to do more to be successful, but this is why we disagree.

Stress and anxietyHealth and wellbeing
What is “star bathing”? And how to do itWhat is “star bathing”? And how to do it
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What is “star bathing”? And how to do it

The benefits we can reap from nature doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Mindful stargazing, or star bathing, is a powerful way to reduce stress and spice up your creativity.

Health and wellbeing
Frankie Penwill: Going Back to RootsFrankie Penwill: Going Back to Roots
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Frankie Penwill: Going Back to Roots

Print designer and artist, Frankie Penwill, tells us how escaping the city and returning to the countryside boosted her creativity.

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Text vs Call: Why you should pick up the phone more oftenText vs Call: Why you should pick up the phone more often
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Text vs Call: Why you should pick up the phone more often

Texts are convenient. But can you properly connect with loved ones through instant message and emojis? Here’s what the science says about calling vs texting for human connection and relationships.

Health and wellbeingScience
Why you should try a ‘brain-dump’ before bedWhy you should try a ‘brain-dump’ before bed
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Why you should try a ‘brain-dump’ before bed

Here’s 5 top tips to help you ‘brain dump’ before bed, for a better night’s sleep.

Sleep
6 tips to get better night’s sleep6 tips to get better night’s sleep
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6 tips to get better night’s sleep

Sleep is the single best thing you can do to feel and perform your best. But ost of us don’t get enough of it. So here’s our top science-backed tips on the best ways to get a better night’s kip. And they’re all free.

Sleep
Colour Psychology: How Colour Influences Your Brain Colour Psychology: How Colour Influences Your Brain
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Colour Psychology: How Colour Influences Your Brain

There’s a reason McDonald’s is branded in Red and Yellow. And there’s a reason that you feel calmer and more focused when you’re surrounded by blue and green hues. This is called ‘colour psychology’.

Health and wellbeing
“Why do I feel guilty for resting?” How to beat rest-guilt“Why do I feel guilty for resting?” How to beat rest-guilt
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“Why do I feel guilty for resting?” How to beat rest-guilt

Ever feel like you "should" be doing something even when you're relaxing? You're not alone.

Health and wellbeing
The “Face-Down Phone Theory” The “Face-Down Phone Theory”
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The “Face-Down Phone Theory”

Why you should stop putting your phone on the table, even if it’s face down.

Health and wellbeing
Megan Parsons: How I went from corporate to creativeMegan Parsons: How I went from corporate to creative
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Megan Parsons: How I went from corporate to creative

Crochet and knitwear designer and founder of Knot Nice, Megan, chats to us after her stay in Pablo.

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10 digital habits to give up in 2024 to boost wellbeing10 digital habits to give up in 2024 to boost wellbeing
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10 digital habits to give up in 2024 to boost wellbeing

It takes an average of 66 days to break a habit, making Lent a great kickstart to fast from habits you want to shake. Here’s 10 actionable ideas to give up in 2024.

Health and wellbeing
The ‘discomfort zone’: 7 ways to break out of your comfort zoneThe ‘discomfort zone’: 7 ways to break out of your comfort zone
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The ‘discomfort zone’: 7 ways to break out of your comfort zone

It’s natural for humans to avoid discomfort, anxiety and stress. But sometimes being uncomfortable is a healthy habit. So what is your discomfort zone? And how can you embrace being in it?

Health and wellbeing
What is ‘social jet lag’? And how to beat it What is ‘social jet lag’? And how to beat it
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What is ‘social jet lag’? And how to beat it

We should feel refreshed after a weekend away from our desks, but why is it that we end up feeling more fatigued than before? That might be what we call ‘social jet lag’

Sleep
Why we cant stop mindlessly scrolling and 7 tips to beat it Why we cant stop mindlessly scrolling and 7 tips to beat it
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Why we cant stop mindlessly scrolling and 7 tips to beat it

Why are our phones so addictive? The human psychology behind why you can’t put your phone down. Plus, 7 easy tips to help you stop doomscrolling.

Health and wellbeing
Shh: The Benefits of ‘Intermittent Silence’Shh: The Benefits of ‘Intermittent Silence’
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Shh: The Benefits of ‘Intermittent Silence’

Moments of intermittent silence might exactly what you need to find calm, improve focus and improve your brain health.

Health and wellbeing
Perfectionism: How to overcome all-or-nothing thinkingPerfectionism: How to overcome all-or-nothing thinking
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Perfectionism: How to overcome all-or-nothing thinking

Perfectionism is one of our “favourite flaws” and is fuelled by social media and culture pushing us to achieve sky-high standards. But it can also can result in damaging self-criticism, procrastination and the fear of failure. So how can you overcome the all-or-nothing thinking?

Stress and anxietyHealth and wellbeing
Sober curious: the rise of mindful drinking and how to try itSober curious: the rise of mindful drinking and how to try it
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Sober curious: the rise of mindful drinking and how to try it

The “sober curious” or “sober sometimes” movement is on the rise, with more and more people being more mindful about their drinking habits. So what is it and how can you embrace it?

Health and wellbeing
Goldilocks Goals: How to set (and keep to) New Year resolutionsGoldilocks Goals: How to set (and keep to) New Year resolutions
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Goldilocks Goals: How to set (and keep to) New Year resolutions

Only 9% of us actually keep to our New Year resolutions. So here’s a new way approaching your goals for 2024 that aren’t too hard, aren’t too easy…they’re just right.

Health and wellbeing
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.

Health and wellbeing