The butts stop here

There are always good reasons to stop smoking, but the economic conditions make this year the ideal time to stub it out, says Laura Howard

Calm? Why should I be calm?

Julian Baggini: There's far too much emphasis on being happy these days. Anger is vital too. It could even, say scientists, help our careers

Eyes wide shut

Large doses of caffeine may help ward off drowsiness as you cram in some extra revision but the side effects can damage your brain, body and performance

I love stress

Cath Janes: stress in the workplace is necessary, helping people become more resilient

Don’t panic

A million British people could lose their jobs this year. How would you cope with the blow? In this practical guide, Jon Robins offers emotional, financial and legal advice on surviving redundancy

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Jesper Sorensen had the necessary qualifications and experience to land any one of the jobs he applied for, but one thing was holding him back - disclosing his recent cancer treatment