Accept your family
The key to harmonious family gatherings lies not in changing the way others behave, but in taking a more realistic view of them. By Hélène Fresnel
Psychologies
Articles by Psychologies
Can we train ourselves to be happy?
Can we programme ourselves to be happier? Is it enough to exchange our negative thoughts for positive ones, even if it means lying to ourselves? We asked the opinion of leading happiness experts, and found some surprising results. By Flavia Mazelin Salvi
How to banish pessimism
Psychologies tests two different personal development techniques designed to help us find a more positive outlook on life. Interview by Flavia Mazelin Salvi
Is there a science to compatability?
Top psychologists are creating questionnaires for online dating agencies that promise to generate ideal partner profiles. We ask, is there really a science to compatibility? By Lorna V
Why do we make to-do lists?
‘Return DVD. Make appointment with vet. Pay for the holiday…’ From New Year resolutions to routine chores, most of us write to-do lists. What’s behind this compulsion and does it really make us more productive? By Hélène Fresnel
Reincarnation and regression
A growing number of people say they believe in reincarnation, even if they don’t have any particular religious faith. Can learning about past lives lead to greater self-knowledge? asks Tanis Taylor
