Understanding human behaviour and mental processes, whether our own or those belonging to others, is essential if we want to make better decisions and lead happier lives. Learn how to take control of your mind today for a happier, healthier tomorrow.
Welcome to Psychology Now VOLUME 7 • TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MIND FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE
10 WEIRD THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT YOUR Brain • Discover the science and psychology behind the brain’s fascinatingly quirky and unique design
HUMAN VS ANIMAL BRAIN SIZE • There’s a clear pattern in mammals where brains become more wrinkled as they get larger
NEURONS • Neuron axons are encased in an insulating sheath of myelin, which is predominantly made of lipids
BREATHE DEEPLY, THINK CLEARLY • Taking five to ten breaths per minute can help calm your mind
REALITY-BENDING BRAIN DISORDERS
5 BRAIN MYTHS BUSTED
THE JOY OF A TICK LIST • Ever heard of a reverse bucket list? Boost your confidence and plan ahead by looking at what you’ve already achieved
TURN Adversity INTO ADVANTAGE • What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger… as the saying goes. But can facing hardship really be beneficial to our long-term mental health?
HOW TO REFRAME STRUGGLES INTO SUCCESS
SET PERSONAL CHALLENGES
Exclusive INTERVIEW Levison Wood • Explorer, writer and photographer Levison Wood talks to Psychology Now group editor Sarah Bankes about the benefits of adversity, and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone
5 QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
ENDURANCE
DREAM AND IT Will Come • The power to change things could be simpler than you think
MANIFESTING TIPS
BUSY? IT’S NOT A BADGE OF Honour • You might think your ability to multitask is something to be celebrated, but think again
THE FEMALE BURDEN
ARE YOU A SERIAL MULTITASKER? • If you tick ‘yes’ to two or more of these statements, you might be overloading your brain
SHINING A LIGHT ON BURNOUT • If you notice any of these symptoms, it might be time to take a step back
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF A SERIAL KILLER • What causes individuals from all walks of life to engage in the world’s most ruthless and diabolical crimes?
VIOLENCE ESCALATION
MALE AND FEMALE MOTIVES
5 CHILLING KILLER QUOTES
TUNE IN TO YOUR Senses • Get an instant health boost by understanding the power of your body and mind
SENSORY OVERLOAD
GOING IN FOR THE Thrill • Why do some people seem to purposely seek out thrill more than others and what can we learn from them?
THE PHYSIOLOGY OF THE THRILL
THRILL-SEEKING WITH SAFETY AT HEART
BUILDING TO A Burnout • Burnout is on the rise, with more of us experiencing it than ever, but what is fuelling this increase and what can you do about it?
EXPERT BURNOUT TIPS
WHY DO Smart PEOPLE FALL FOR CONSPIRACY THEORIES? • To understand we look at conspiracy theories as manipulative process rather than fake content
HISTORIC CONSPIRACIES
UNDERSTAND HISTORY TO STEER CLEAR OF CONSPIRACIES
WHAT IS Muscle MEMORY? • How neural shortcuts in your brain make practised activities feel familiar
MUSCLE MEMORY TACTICS TO TRY
Relight YOUR FIRE • Surviving not thriving? Here’s how to step out of the fog and into the sunshine
DID YOU KNOW?
SPOT THE SIGNS • If you recognise three or more of these in yourself, you might be experiencing languishing
FIND YOUR FLOURISH • Break free from the languishing cycle and regain your purpose
IS YOUR Credit Card YOUR CURE? • Emotions dictating your spending habits? Prioritising your mental health can help to better...