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The Joy of Doing Things Badly: Why Imperfection Is a Superpower

In a world obsessed with optimisation (biohacks, productivity apps, habit trackers) it can feel almost radical to do something… badly. Not “strategically average” or “work in progress” badly, but truly, gloriously, amateurishly badly. And yet, science suggests that embracing imperfection may be one of the most reliable pathways to joy, c...


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The Lost Art of Tinkering: Why Messing Around Might Be the Key to Modern Happiness

In a world of instant answers, one-click purchases, and sleek, sealed devices, the humble art of tinkering is quietly disappearing. We no longer open the back of the radio, unscrew the broken fan, or dismantle the old clock just to see how it works. Instead, we replace. We discard. We upgrade.

But in losing tinkering, we may also be losing something vital for our wellb...


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A New Year That Actually Changes You: The Science of Sustainable Growth

Every January, millions of people set bold goals. New habits. New routines. A “new me.” And for a few weeks, motivation is high. Then life gets busy. Willpower fades. Old patterns return. By February or March, most resolutions quietly disappear.

This isn’t a personal failure; it’s neuroscience.


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Neoliberalism and self-help – Part 3: Rediscovering Connection and Humanism (a more human approach)

If neoliberalism privatised happiness, then the path forward lies in reclaiming it as a shared human experience. The antidote to hyper-individualism is not more self-optimisation, but a renewed focus on humanism, compassion, and interconnectedness


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Neoliberalism and self-help – Part 2: The Problems Neoliberalism Created for Self-Help and Mental Health

While self-help promised empowerment, it also carried a hidden cost. Neoliberalism’s emphasis on personal responsibility shifted attention away from collective realities. When everything — success, happiness, even burnout — becomes your fault or your choice, the psychological burden is immense.

Under n...


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