What color should I repaint my home? Ask a psychologist I knew there would be an argument. The room had gone eerily quiet. "Isn't it about time," my partner began, "that we freshened this place up a little?" Jan 2, 2026 0 109
Three climate New Year's resolutions that will fail—and four that can actually stick Four in five adults in the UK say they have changed their lifestyle to help tackle environmental change. The New Year is a good time to implement changes to behavior, but our willpower is finite. Jan 2, 2026 0 11
Moving house? 3 surprising ways your new neighborhood can affect health and happiness January is consistently Australia's busiest month for moving house—around 14-18% of the yearly total, far higher than any other month. Jan 2, 2026 0 11
Walk while you work: Are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost? Recent surveys estimate more than 6.7 million Australians—almost half of all workers, and the majority in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra—work from home at least some of the time in paid or unpaid roles. Jan 2, 2026 0 21
How my time-space synesthesia affects how I experience and 'feel' the new year I have a form of time–space synesthesia, so the new year arrives for me in a very physical way. I feel myself move around the year, almost like I'm traveling along a structure. December sits low and to my left; January lifts ... Jan 2, 2026 0 29
If you get lost in the bush, can you really survive by drinking your own pee? TV adventurer Bear Grylls has built a global reputation through his often unconventional and sometimes extreme survival feats to stay hydrated. Jan 2, 2026 0 18
Why procrastination isn't laziness—it's rigid thinking that your brain can unlearn Most of us have experienced it: a deadline approaches, the task is perfectly doable, yet instead of starting, we suddenly feel compelled to tidy a drawer or reorganize the apps on our phone. Procrastination feels irrational ... Jan 2, 2026 0 39
Why New Year's resolutions might feel harder this year—and what could help The start of a new year has long been considered an important moment for personal change. Psychological research shows that calendar landmarks such as birthdays, Mondays or the new year can act as mental reset points, making ... Jan 2, 2026 0 11
Five ways to improve your health this year that don't rely on losing weight Every January, internet searches for the terms "diet" and "weight loss" surge, gyms become busier and diet trends spread across social media. But research shows that most people who try the latest quick-fix plan do not keep ... Jan 2, 2026 0 13
Why do I seem to get sick as soon as I take time off? You've been hanging out for a break, getting through the busy last weeks of work or class. You're finally ready to relax. And then tiredness descends, you feel the tickle in your throat, and you realize you're getting sick. Jan 2, 2026 0 28
