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• [article] The Quest for Charisma Chapter One — 21 Apr 2015
  Why do some people captivate us? Where within us lies the ability to exude the kind of warmth, grace and presence that draws one ineluctably in? Here, we examine this question. And what better way to explore the characteristics of charm than through the stories of the most winsome characters ever created or remembered.
• [article] The Pursuit of the Perfect Relationship Chapter One — 19 Apr 2015
  Let’s explore some of the most imitible stories from around the world as we search for the knowledge to guide us in the realisation of our ‘perfect’ romance.
• [article] You're lying to yourself (and it's a good thing) — 14 Apr 2015
  Your brain has a secret plot to make you happier and more successful. To do that it’s lying to you. The problem is, everyone else has this too. In this article we talk about the ‘self-serving bias’, how it infiltrates every part of your life and what happens when it goes wrong.
• [article] People think you're a jerk (here's how to fix it) — 11 Apr 2015
  When you do things, people tend to assume you’re doing it because of who you are. This is problematic any time you do something slightly rude. Accidentally bump into someone on the street and if it’s not obvious it’s an accident that person will assume you’re a jerk. Don’t say hi to a colleague because you’re in a rush (or didn’t actually see them properly) and they’ll assume you’re a jerk too. It’s science. It’s problematic. And this article tells you how to fix it.
• [article] The secret behind why so many people are jerks (and how to get rid of them) — 8 Apr 2015
  It seems more and more that people are jerks for no particular reason. People bump into you without saying sorry. They won’t move over when you want to sit down on the bus. They cut you off in traffic or drive close behind you. In this article, we talk about why we have this persistent perception, how to get rid of it and consequently, how to have a happier and more enriching life.
• [article] The four ways we learn (and how they limit us) — 6 Apr 2015
  <p>Have you ever suffered from the ‘broken escalator phenomenon’? You step on a stopped escalator and feel like you’re about to fall over for just a split second. Doesn’t matter whether you knew it was moving or not right? Well, this oddity is a surprisin…
• [article] Broken brains - the terrifying things everyone is capable of doing (Part 2) — 5 Apr 2015
  How many people will go against everything they believe just because a few other people said so? Well, Solomon Asch found out in the 1950’s. It’s not everyone, but the number might surprise you.
• [article] Domestic Violence is more common than you think — 25 Mar 2015
  Domestic violence is extraordinarily prevalent. And extraordinarily dangerous. In this article we talk about what domestic violence looks like so you can recognise the signs in your relationships and those around you.
• [article] Broken brains - the terrifying things everyone is capable of doing (Part 3) — 6 Mar 2015
  Want to know what happens when you lock up 24 young blokes in a pretend prison, half as guards and half as prisoner? Well, let’s be honest, you already have an idea. But I bet you won’t believe just how far things went.
• [article] Broken brains - the terrifying things everyone is capable of doing (Part 1) — 27 Feb 2015
  What if your brain had a deep, dark secret? A power to make you the worst kind of person? Well, science says your brain probably has plenty, and this mini series talks about them so you can take back control. This time we talk about Milgram’s obedience experiements and how they show that under the right conditions, you’d be able to electrocute someone to death.
• [article] Are people always shutting you down? This might be why (and the reason might surprise you) — 20 Feb 2015
  Feeling constantly rejected? It might be ‘rejection sensitivity,’ a state where people are hyper-aware of criticism, turning neutral actions into perceived slights. It’s often a misinterpretation, not a reflection of personal worth. Understanding and support are keys to coping.
• [article] Your smile might have more effect on you than those you're smiling at — 19 Feb 2015
  Smiles are tricky little things. They communicate to others that we’re happy, or are pretending to be. But our smiles also change how we feel.
• [article] The Difference Between Anger, Hurt and Hate—it's about power — 3 Feb 2015
  Emotions motivate us to act. They perform a regulatory function, in guiding us how to respond to something. In this article, we talk about three key negative emotions, why they are so different and just what they’re motivating us to do.
• [article] Three random things that make you more attractive — 29 Jan 2015
  Although there are many social and emotional factors that feed into who we feel butterflies for, there are a bunch of weird things left over from our more animalistic past that have a hand too. In this article we talk about three of the more unusual ones.
• [article] Do you believe in destiny? Or growth? The rules that govern relationships — 29 Aug 2014
  Relationships are governed by ‘rules’ that determine how we act, and how we expect others to act towards us. These invisible rules form part of any relationship and to navigate them, we have to first understand them.