These are not the kind of events that disrupt the course of your life. But they are all annoying, and sometimes bothersome enough that they could set the tone for the rest of your day. Annoying ...

1. Wile li ijo pi selo waso – literally: ‘Desire is a thing with bird skin.’ Wile covers want, need, desire, longing, and ...

We’re told that facing our fears can help us overcome them – but this misses the other intoxicating part of the equation We’ve all been there – a challenge lies ahead of us, looming on the horizon.

Katja Pettinen is a cultural anthropologist at Mount Royal University in Canada. She is interested in the nature and methods of skilled movement acquisition in the context of Japanese-based martial ...

There were about seven birds of different colours that I used to see wobble around my neighbour’s urban chicken run. I frequently passed it on the sidewalk. Peering through the fence, I’d feel a bit ...

Research on frightening but fun experiences offers some encouragement for those of us who prefer to know what’s ahead ...

Hope is indispensable. But when false hope blinds us to reality, a short bout of despair might be the antidote we need ...

Hard-to-diagnose illnesses aren’t ‘all in the mind’. But recognising their links to mental health can help reduce the pain Most of us take for granted that, when we get sick, we can visit a doctor, ...

Aristotle created the blueprint for the bravery we need to resist injustice and do the right thing, even at our own risk ...

There’s a way to recall past encounters with your fears that could help you feel more confident facing them in future ...

Zoe Michaels spent 15 years in corporate America before turning to freelance writing. She blogs for small companies as well as writing feature articles. When not writing, she loves travelling with her ...