Joy can feel elusive in today’s economy – a counsellor talks to us about moving the needle from surviving to thriving

Call-out culture has left many of us afraid of posting. Africa Brooke offers suggestions for navigating online hostility

The cycle of busy periods, burnout and recovery has started to feel grimly predictable. Are we doomed to repeat it forever – or can we develop immunity?

With growing numbers of people living without partners and children, and working from home, more of us are spending time alone. But is this actually a problem?

As platonic relationships receive more attention, both good and bad, we may be erring by trying to ‘optimise’ our friendships

Having a type isn’t necessarily an issue – but it can become problematic when inconsistent with our desires

Is there a gentler way of thinking about vices – one that doesn’t make us feel like villains?

Our intuition can reflect knowledge or understanding that is well-founded but just below the level of our awareness

Millennials and gen Zers are striving to become their grown-up selves. But around their parents, that self-development goes out the window

I’m scared of picking the wrong path. But we owe it to our future selves to truly consider what’s behind the question

Property listings are Elle Hunt’s biggest weakness. Introducing her new column about modern happiness, why am I like this?