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An elderly man lifting a heavy kettlebell, symbolizing longevity, healthspan optimization, and physical resilience

Hormesis and human potential

The neglected power of physical interventions for longevity

Listening with presence: where empathy begins

Beyond words: the healing power of active listening

A pathway to emotional wellness and therapeutic connection

Embracing the simplicity of an unplugged day, the two find solace in shared moments of quietude and literary exploration

Unplugged: what going tech-free can do for our well-being

How a 24-hour break from technology revealed the bliss and necessity of disconnection

Husband and wife living a sedentary lifestyle, lounging on the couch with little movement

Modern comfort, ancient costs

Sedentary lifestyles, health consequences, and the role of personal responsibility

The Gulf Stream is an 1899 oil painting by American artist Winslow Homer. It depicts a man adrift in a dismasted, rudderless fishing boat, struggling against stormy waves and the looming dangers of the open sea

When anxiety starts running your life

Colin’s story is a reminder that anxiety doesn’t define you—how you respond to it does

An Existential Crisis Outside Plato's Cave by Sami Gattoufi

Why your 20s feel so miserable

Navigating confusion, self-discovery and pressure to get it all right

Amidst the tranquil beauty of nature, meditation strengthens brain function and promotes mental clarity, supporting long-term cognitive health and emotional well-being

Meditation’s impact on brain health

Examining the neuroscience behind how meditation transforms brain structure and boosts mental well-being

Self-care wellness practices: Harnessing colorful energy and balancing vibrant chakras

Healing power of colour: benefits of chromotherapy

How colour’s vibrational frequencies transform your well-being

A beam of sunlight pierces through the dense foliage, illuminating a patch of moss-covered ground

The restorative power of nature

How spending time outdoors benefits our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being

A man standing against the backdrop of Dubai’s iconic city skyline

Dating in Dubai: love in a land of transactions

In a city of ambition and appearances, real connection is rare and fleeting

An artwork related to mental health, submitted as part of the Art4Good campaign

You attended an OCD event: now what?

Most common follow-up questions and answers

A woman walking through the streets of Dublin, Ireland, at sunset

How a Google Sheet made me a 10 km-a-day walker

A curious interview in which I ask myself simple questions — and actually answer them

Wall art in Lisbon, Portugal depicting a man hugging a woman—a powerful expression of love and self-expression

Humanity: the one true religion

Transcending borders, beliefs, and boundaries to embrace a universal ethic of compassion

From the window of a moving train, thoughts on identity, love and meaning come into view

41 reflections on life

Reflections on the joys, struggles and lessons that shape us

Child experiencing bullying at school, highlighting the need for stress relief and mental health support in educational environments

The rising mental health crisis in children

How academic pressure, social media, and family dynamics fuel anxiety and depression in children

An autumn ritual of beauty, serums, perfumes, and creams bathed in candlelight, evoking warmth, reflection, and the quiet luxury of fall

Love letters to fall beauty

Serums, scents and secrets of the season

Aging with vigor: the power of staying fit

Exercise: the key to a long and healthy life

Think of it as sweat equity: exercise and longevity go hand in hand

AI art prompted by the author using the DALL.E3 Model

The liquid gold of the Mediterranean

A women facing herself in fragments, identity is not reclaimed all at one, but rediscovered piece by piece in unexpected places

How to rebuild your life when you’ve lost everything

When the person you thought you were no longer exists, and the future you imagined feels like a cruel fiction

A person sitting on a rock, staring at their phone, surrounded by a sense of grief and the haunting presence of technology

Grief in the digital age: the AI dilemma

Exploring the emotional and ethical impacts of digital griefbots

Three women stand together, arms intertwined, their bodies visible rejecting narrow ideals

The politics of bodies and the virtue of thinness

A personal reflection on body politics, fat liberation and the pursuit of autonomy in a world obsessed with appearance

A person holding a large, juicy burger with both hands

Why self-discipline might be destroying your health

What Freud, the Bible, and your cravings for pizza have in common

A painting of a girl with green and red flowers emerging from her head, symbolizing the concept of love as a force for personal growth and mental health

What I do when I start to feel off

A personal guide to feeling like myself again

A man in a black cap stands with his eyes closed beneath a cloudy sky, lost in thought

How 176 days without alcohol changed my life

A personal journey beyond sobriety, exploring habit disruption, cognitive freedom, and the quiet power of conscious living

An experienced leader standing confidently before colleagues, proud and smiling

The tactical mind: rewriting leadership from the edge

How personal collapse breeds tactical resilience

Balance, risk, and careful navigation in the journey through the different levels of ambition

The ambition spectrum: from survival to transcendence

The five levels of human drive

Study in yellow and blue, watercolour, 18 x 14 cm, Mark Weighton, 2021

Harvesting our humanity

Pisces Full Moon

A close-up photo of burnt cigarette ashes

Don’t smoke behind my back

A journey from addiction to mindfulness

Female football players sitting on a bench during a daytime match, resting between plays

Raising children beyond gender stereotypes

Gender roles and marketing shaping childhood—and what parents can do about it

The daily commute isn’t just a ride, but a moment of silent struggle with mental health, it’s a place where worries echo in the mind, growing louder with every passing mile

The global bus ride of mental health

Understanding the personal journeys and shared struggles

A Buddha statue seated peacefully in front of a calm body of water

Power of brain waves through yoga nidra

Deep healing, creativity, and conscious rest through yogic sleep

A couple walks barefoot through the garden, holding hands with their child

The art and science of parenting

The journey of parenthood through love, guidance, and adaptation

A portrait of a person with vibrant rainbow colors surrounding them, symbolizing the process of letting go of negative thoughts and embracing positivity

It’s time for spring cleaning

A list of things you need to get rid of

A boat carrying two people glides through the waters of Tuyên Quang City, Vietnam

Finding calm in water

Why being near water can reduce stress, enhance mood, and reset your nervous system

A girl looking at her reflection at the mirror in red dress

How social media influencers corrupt your body imagine

3 things you can do about getting the physique you want

Pavilion for Max Ernst’s Dreams, watercolour, 16 x 12 cm, Mark Weighton 2025

Aquarius Full Moon

"Courage", artist: Khann Pham

The Bhavani theory of resilient self actualization

A first-person reflection on transcending adversity

A happy elderly Indian couple stands smiling outside their home, radiating warmth and togetherness

Indian parents: forever young at heart

How ageing Indian parents and their loyal wolf pack are redefining friendship, fun, and fabulousness after sixty

Emotional trauma can leave lasting scars, often hidden beneath the surface of everyday life

How to deal with emotional trauma: strategies for healing

A compassionate guide to recovering from life’s most difficult moments

The natural beauty and tranquil sound of waves in the background of these women's workout transform an ordinary exercise session into a refreshing and energizing experience

The ultimate beach workout

Your guide to an outdoor full-body workout

A person sitting on a set of stairs, holding a book, lost in thought or overwhelmed by the weight of their studies

My life as an anxious student

A personal story of anxiety, OCD, and learning to cope in school

Silhouette of a man with devil horns in dark shadows, symbolizing temptation and spiritual struggle

Resisting the Devil: embracing humility and vigilance

Strategies for maintaining faith and virtue amidst subtle spiritual attacks

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that emphasizes a holistic approach to health, aiming to restore balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit

Ayurveda’s revival in Europe

Bridging ancient wisdom and modern wellness

Two swans gliding on the water during the day, symbolizing love and serenity at sunrise

Have our wings been torn off?

The personal and universal forces behind migration, from survival to belonging

Teenager feeling frustrated by low engagement on social media

The Instagram effect: expectations and mental health

Unveiling the pressures, false perfection, and impact of Instagram on our lives and well-being

A woman in nature, seated on a boat, embodying the journey to self, mindfulness, and the freedom of life beyond professional roles

Who are you outside of your work or business?

Finding your lost identity outside your working life

With arms raised in freedom and a sprig of life in hand, she embodies the power of simple, intentional choices to move, eat, and thrive toward a vibrant and healthy future

Eat, move, and thrive

Simple habits for a longer, more fulfilling life

Calligraphy, a story told in ink, sprawled gracefully across the table

You are not your life story

How past narratives shape our choices, our behavior, and ultimately our lives

A hiker in Mount Everest reached its goal of arriving to the mountain top with effort and determination in Nepal

Success lessons from M.R Kopmeyer and Robert Kiyosaki

Strategies on turning goals into reality through mindset, habits and financial literacy

A photo featuring grey balloons, capturing a moment from my 30th birthday celebration

My plot twist before the big 3-0

Thirty, unscripted, and unbothered

Women practicing yoga and exercise to stay healthy and boost metabolism

How to boost your metabolism?

Separating fact from fiction to help you manage weight and stay healthy

An elderly couple staying strong, active and connected—simple daily habits like these have great benefits on health

How to live longer and better

Evidence based habits to boost your health, energy and life span

A woman holding a chanting bowl in a natural setting, embodying Ayurveda and a healthy lifestyle

Ayurgenomics: merging Ayurveda and genomics

Ancient wisdom with modern personalized medicine

A model displaying radiance, the modern ideal of youth— flawless, ageless and carefully curated

The forever young look

The quest to stay forever young drives a million dollar industry—with a high human cost

Embracing the flexibility and autonomy of working from home can lead to improved health, stronger family life, and greater focus, debunking the stigma around remote work

The truth about working from home

Freedom, fulfillment, and the fight for balance

Studies show that loving relationships like this may positively influence memory and cognitive longevity

Could a healthy sex life save your memory?

New research suggests that a fulfilling sex life in middle age could be linked to better cognitive function later in life

A woman holding prayer beads, deeply engaged in spiritual reflection and prayer

Finding strength through true prayer

How shifting from desperate pleas to humble reflection transformed life and financial situation

A moment of tranquility: a young woman with vibrant red hair rests on a soft blanket amidst the lush green grass

Natural ways to manage stress, anxiety, and insomnia

Simple techniques and herbal remedies to reclaim peace of mind

A man standing in front of a park bench, creating an optical illusion that distorts perception

Magic is a science book we don't understand

Wisdom, growth, and the magic of perception

A businessman holding a glowing lightbulb, symbolizing creative thinking and the journey from failure to success, highlighting resilience, growth, and perseverance

Power of failure: turning setbacks into success

Why embracing failure is essential for growth and innovation

"A little girl wears a reindeer mask, her face beaming with a joyful smile

Human acts by emotions or reality

Delicate balance between emotion and reality in everyday life

A happy family embracing the joys of parenthood with their first child

Child as a mirror: unseen reflections in parenting

Self –reflection and responsibility in the process of upbringing child in the shadow of traumas

A child next to a window covers his eyes with his hands

Autism: beyond the spectrum and masking challenges

From the perspective of someone living with autism

From ancient herbal remedies to contemporary fitness regimens, the evolution of weight loss treatments reflects a dynamic interplay of scientific and technological influences

Weight loss through the ages

The evolution of treatment options

A water nymph (Naiad) approaches the sleeping Hylas, by John William Waterhouse, 1893

Nature spirits: guardians of Earth’s harmony

Rediscovering ancient wisdom for ecological balance and spiritual connection

A person preparing to play a Tibetan singing bowl, surrounded by elements of mindfulness and meditation

Healing from addiction and emotional struggles

A holistic journey from pain to healing

A tender silhouette of two figures in a close embrace against a vibrant sunset sky, symbolizing the profound intimacy and soul-level trust achievable when individuals navigate relationship fears through Jungian self-awareness and conscious partnership

Balancing relationship fears through Jungian psychology

Exploring archetypes and intimacy in love

A creative young woman holding a painting palette, inspired by the connection between art and dreams, surrounded by surreal imagery

Dreaming and art-making

How dreams can reveal insights about art-making processes

Vigil (Rip Bob Weighton), watercolour, 12x9 cm, Mark Weighton, 2020

Sagittarius Full Moon

People embracing yerba mate tea as a spiritual practice, guided by online gurus and virtual healing

The rise of the online spiritual marketplace

How social media and mystical practices are shaping modern beliefs and exploiting desperation

A group of people practicing yoga outdoors

Celebrating a decade of international yoga day

Themes that transformed the global yoga movement

A woman in a tranquil spa setting, gently placing cucumber slices over her eyes, surrounded by luxurious skincare products like creams and oils

Skin: the drama, the trauma, & the self-love arc

A love-hate story with my skin

A delicate, glowing brain-like tree with roots in a clear glass of water symbolizes the profound shift towards cultivating inner growth and cognitive optimization as the new ultimate luxury

A silent luxury: beyond indulgence to the pursuit of flow

The rise of flow-focused travel for inner growth

Imagery that evokes anxiety, unease, and angst can effectively capture themes of inner battles, self-doubt, and the struggle to overcome fear

The hidden force behind our failures

Sometimes, it's not the world around us, but the war within that determines our success or failure

A person standing in a field of sunflowers, basking in the warmth of the sun, surrounded by nature's beauty

The hidden power of human magnetism

Personal and spiritual magnetism shape connections, influence, and healing

A digitally enhanced image of a human torso reveals the intricate network of bones and nerves in the spine, highlighting the crucial role of the lumbar region in supporting the upper body and emphasizing the internal structures related to lower back

Waking up pain-free: a guide to conquering morning back pain

Understanding the causes, risk factors, and effective strategies to alleviate discomfort and improve spinal health

A woman sitting on wooden planks, deep in thought or reflection

What I wish I knew about OCD earlier

Realities of obsessions, compulsions, and the path to recovery

In a modern office, a smiling businessman practices relaxation techniques while sitting at his desk with his hands resting comfortably

Managing anxiety: effective techniques for stress relief

Observing self practices and breathing exercises to overcome negative thoughts and find greater peace

A dreamy, pastel-colored scene featuring a girl, symbolizing self-awareness, personal growth

Awakening the senses

Blueprint to peace: a path to perconal and collective tranquility

A Chinese man and his child are happily sitting together, preparing tea

Where ancient wisdom meets modern science

The microbiome through Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern research

Starting the day with intention, she writes in her journal to clarify her goals and set a positive tone for what lies ahead

How to stay motivated every day

Tips and strategies to help maintain motivation for daily tasks and goals

Henry Cavill speaking at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con International, for "The Witcher", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, USA

Mewing: a tongue-tied trend

Is this the destigmatization of beauty and self-care for men, or just another hollow online trend?

Reflections on the edge of change © Andrés Castellano Ballestero

Andrea Alejandra: the courage to begin

How Andrea turned uncertainty into purpose with Every1Yoga

Digital art illustration that highlights Mental Health Day awareness, emphasizing the importance of emotional wellbeing and support

Mental health awareness: a comprehensive guide

Mental health through education and empathy

A sad couple sitting back-to-back on the bed, overwhelmed by emotional distress and a broken heart

The harsh realities of divorce: what no one tells you

The emotional, legal, and financial challenges of ending a marriage

A woman standing on the beach, holding colorful balloons, with her back to the camera

How to embrace our uniqueness by fostering unknown

Overcoming fear, perfectionism, and the pressure to conform

A man holding four juggling spheres on his hand, balancing one on top of the other three

Juggling act: time for work, passions, and self-care

Find out how to prioritize effectively and make room for what truly matters in your life

A goat being slaughtered at Kali Puja. Painting by an Indian artist dated between 1800 and 1899

Differences between white and black magic of Tantra

The duality of Tantra and its practices for spiritual growth and enlightenment

A woman lies in bed under white sheets, frowning in pain from menstrual migraines in the morning

Managing menstrual migraines: causes, symptoms, and relief

How hormonal changes trigger migraines and tips for effective management

As the flames dance, as the shadows flicker, this couple finds solace in each other's embrace amidst the turmoil of modern relationships, highlighting the enduring warmth of genuine connection amidst a world plagued by superficiality and uncertainty

Unveiling toxic 21st century relationships

Exploring the perils of social constructs, romanticism, and social media illusions

In a sacred space of candles and connection, women gather to visualise their dreams, aligning heart and mind with intention

Ancient and modern practices to shape your destiny

Discover how to align your energy with your dreams with powerful tools from around the world

Watershed, watercolour, 16 x 12 cm, Mark Weighton, 2025

Scorpio Full Moon

Two women applying a natural face mask, embracing time-honored South Asian self-care rituals often overlooked by the West

Self care and its hierarchies

Navigating the complexities of wellness, colonial legacy, and privilege in South Asian self-care practices

A senior couple enjoys their summer vacation, running along the beach together

Move it or lose it

How a sedentary lifestyle can shorten your lifespan

Abraham Maslow, smiling at the camera

A quest to become fully human

Maslow’s vision of self-actualization and beyond

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