Discover the transformative power of psychology with "Psychology Now," a guide that unlocks the understanding of human behavior and mental processes to help you make better decisions and lead a happier life. Explore essential topics like overcoming the past, thriving on failure, and embracing vulnerability to strengthen your relationships. Take control of your mind today for a brighter, more fulfilling tomorrow!
Welcome to Psychology Now • TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MIND FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE
HOW TO THRIVE ON failure • When we learn to face up to defeat, we also discover how best to succeed in life
DO YOU WELCOME OR RUN FROM FAILURE? • If you respond to failure by getting upset and giving up, you’re missing out on vital life lessons and motivating forces. Respond to failure more positively, and you may well get further in life.
Understanding DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS • Underdiagnosed and rarely discussed, dissociative disorders are surprisingly common, though you may not recognize them for what they are
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH A DISSOCIATIVE DISORDER
ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND LINKS
15 WAYS TO MAKE LIFE More Fun • Boredom got you down? Try these happiness hacks to boost your wellbeing
LIFE AFTER Beteayal • Whether you’re thinking about getting g back with your ex partner or you’re ready to meet someone new, here’s how to move forward after infidelity
YOUR HEALING HANDBOOK • Follow these top tips from Eharmony’s relationship expert Rachael Lloyd
READY TO MOVE ON?
Human INSTINCT 101 • The modern world presents many challenges, yet amongst all the busyness, our basic human instincts remain constant
Healing WITH REIKI • Open your mind to this healing hands practice and reap the benefits in mind, body and spirit
YOU CAN’T Control EVERYTHING • …but that is okay, because there is joy and magic to be found when you free your thoughts, says former Buddhist monk Björn Natthiko Lindeblad
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Masterclass • We look after our physical health, but our emotional wellbeing often gets neglected. It’s time to make it a priority
HOW TO BE CALM • “If you’re feeling anxious, there are ways you can step back and take control before the symptoms build up and take over,” says Nicky.
Learning TO TRUST • Trust is a powerful emotion that builds relationships and connections, but our lived experiences feed into our ability to trust
5 WAYS TO BUILD TRUST • If you want to develop trust in a new relationship or friendship, try these top tips.
THE IMPACT OF LIVING LIFE Online • Working from home, socialising via Zoom and minimal face-to-face contact were things we all had to adapt to during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, the experts tell us how lockdown affected our brains
LOST FOR WORDS
Set yourself FREE OF THE PAST • When you liberate yourself from the ties that bind you, you’ll never look back…
CAN YOU KEEP A Secret? • Knowing and keeping secrets can be both a benefit and a burden, so take a moment to think before you share
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?
REDISCOVER YOUR Optimism • Worn out by worrying and dwelling on the negative? It’s time to turn things around
7 WAYS TO BE MORE OPTIMISTIC
WHY WE GET Addicted • Discover how our brains can be tricked into wanting more and more
THE SCIENCE OF SMOKING • After just one puff, nicotine can get its claws into you
Understanding INTROVERTS & EXTRAVERTS • For centuries, scholars and psychologists have attempted to define personality theory. Here we explore what it means to be introvert, extravert or somewhere between the two
Q&A: ASK THE EXPERT • Steve Myers (no relation to Isabel Briggs...