How this philosopher discovered the Good Life This 300-year-old secret of happiness will help you avoid post-COVID burn-out Why you need to indulge in these four activities every day In 1726 a young man named David Hume embarked on a mission. He was going to teach himself law. For hours and hours every day, he pored through books, memorised texts and pushed himself to learn as much as he could. But within a few years he was sick of it….
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The most devastating side effects of long-term isolation How to hotwire your happiness circuits Try these lockdown brain hacks Looks like we’re in for the long haul. It could be 30, 60, 90 days… or even more… until the lockdown rules relax. We just don’t know. One of the most devastating side effects will be the impact on the mental health of millions of people in this country. Not only people who have major issues already… But those who experience…
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The advice about living longer that you never hear The surprising benefits of optimism – how it can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer How dopamine can extend your life Want to live longer? Well, you’ve heard all the usual advice before. As almost everyone will tell you, you should exercise regularly, give up smoking, eat a balanced diet and avoid too much alcohol. Blah blah blah. These are all important, obviously. But what’s far less known…
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