The secret to happiness
After 25 years of teaching happiness, I've found there's one key ingredient: awe
Mind, Body & Life
When private chats go public
People’s lives are being destroyed by messages sent years ago. Are revenge leaks ever justified, and how do we protect ourselves?
Middle aged and loving it
There's an upside to midlife singledom – at this age, women know what really makes us happy
Why I became a river guardian
Across the UK, ordinary people are taking action to protect our rivers from pollution
Ask Janet: Should I keep confronting my brother about his racist politics?
Insights and guidance from New Humanist's advice columnist
Book review: The Life You Want
The more you bring to this psychoanalytical book on desire in life, the more you'll get out of it
Measuring masculinity
Men are increasingly worried about their testosterone levels. Treatment can help some, but might it harm others?
Are we pushing our bodies too far?
Five experts explore the pressures we’re putting on our bodies, and where we should draw the line
Releasing the spirit of summer
The revival of Jack in the Green – an eccentric May Day ritual – meets a real need for connection in England today
How to change your mind
Over my nine decades, I’ve learned that life-changing rethinks can hinge on a single word