Self determination theory: how to use it to boost wellbeing

A foundational idea in self-determination theory is that we have three basic psychological needs: for autonomy, competence and relatedness.

Mark Fabian, Reader of Public Policy, University of Warwick • conversation
July 1, 2025 • ~7 min

How to protect yourself from narcissists’ weapon of choice – passive aggression

Passive aggression is appealing to narcissists because it is hard to prove.

Rachael Leggett, Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, Covenant University • conversation
June 5, 2025 • ~7 min

Britain’s net zero construction workforce is already at risk of burn out

Workers ‘on the tools’, building and upgrading transmission infrastructure, are struggling.

Jing Xu, Associate Professor in Enterprise Management, UCL • conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~7 min

Britain’s net zero construction workforce is already at risk of being burnt out

Workers ‘on the tools’, building and upgrading transmission infrastructure, are struggling.

Jing Xu, Associate Professor in Enterprise Management, UCL • conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~7 min

Britain’s net zero construction workforce is already at risk of burnt out

Workers ‘on the tools’, building and upgrading transmission infrastructure, are struggling.

Jing Xu, Associate Professor in Enterprise Management, UCL • conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~7 min

Daily mindfulness practice reduces anxiety for autistic adults

After six weeks of practicing mindfulness with the help of a smartphone app, adults with autism reported lasting improvements in their well-being.

Jennifer Michalowski | McGovern Institute for Brain Research • mit
May 13, 2025 • ~5 min

Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help

Teaching young children is one of the most stressful occupations.

Charlotte Farewell, Research Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
April 9, 2025 • ~8 min

Why sharing meals can make people happier – what evidence from 142 countries shows

Eating with others can boost levels of happiness, according to a new global report that traces the number of times people dine alone or in a group.

Alberto Prati, Assistant Professor in Economics, UCL • conversation
March 20, 2025 • ~6 min

Will you get an extra hour’s sleep this weekend? Probably not, new research says

With the clocks going back an hour this weekend most of us are looking forward to an extra hour in bed. But will we actually get more sleep?

Melanie de Lange, Epidemiology PhD Student, University of Bristol • conversation
Oct. 25, 2024 • ~7 min

Paris Olympics 2024: under immense pressure to win, athletes need to practise self-compassion

After years of training, focus and preparation, losing can be a devastating experience for athletes, so they need to develop a coping strategy – self-compassion is a good place to start.

Katie Sparks, Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Staffordshire University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2024 • ~6 min

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