Feeling mentally unwell remains a huge taboo – that we would nevertheless be wise to try to discuss without shame. …
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Why Stoicism Matters
Stoicism is a philosophy worked out in Ancient Greece and Rome thousands of years ago, but it remains hugely relevant …
‘I Am Going to Die!’
It sounds very improbable of course: Me? Die? How could something so unexpected happen to someone like me! And yet …
How Psychotherapy Works
Psychotherapy holds out the promise of being able to help us with many of the problems that ruin our lives: …
The Secrets of a Privileged Childhood
When we think of a privileged childhood, we often think of swimming pools, nannies and expensive education. In fact, of …
What is Pure OCD?
Pure OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is an unfortunate state of mind, which a surprising number of us may suffer from, …
Colons and Semicolons
One of the least understood but quietly significant distinctions of grammar is between a semicolon and a colon; this short …
Knowing Ourselves Intellectually vs. Knowing Ourselves Emotionally
It’s obviously a great idea to try to understand ourselves, but one of the further distinctions we need to make …