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Test: How honest are you?

Posted April 20th 2012

Anyone who says they never lie is lying. Everyone lies sometimes. Some people, however, are more economical with the truth than others. You might even say they have a talent for it. Others, meanwhile, are incapable of telling the smallest white lie without getting flustered. Concepts of ‘truth’ differ from person to person. Are you a good liar? Take our test to find out
by Dominique François and Dominique Mazin

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How to banish pessimism

Posted April 17th 2012

Psychologies tests two different personal development techniques designed to help us find a more positive outlook on life. Interview by Flavia Mazelin Salvi

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Why do we make to-do lists?

Posted April 10th 2012, by /wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lists.jpg

‘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

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How to worry well

Posted April 5th 2012

Most of us wish we could worry less, or even be worry-free. But what if the solution lies instead in embracing our anxious thoughts? by Rosie Ifould

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Why take a life audit?

Posted March 21st 2012

Asking ourselves searching questions about the five core areas of our lives – and answering them, honestly – can pay healthy and long-lasting dividends. So, just how should we do it?

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TEST: How do you structure your time?

Posted December 22nd 2011

1. When it comes to your diary you tend to: Leave it blank, at the bottom of your desk drawer Stick more Post-Its on the pages than there is room for Scribble all over it, but you can’t work out what you are supposed to be doing Make a note of all the things you [...]

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