Would you let AI choose your outfits?
Chloë Hamilton explores the possibilities, with surprising results…
‘The two of us book a karaoke room for an hour. It’s like tiramisu for the soul’ What’s on your dopamine menu?
From a ‘starter’ of dishing out compliments to a ‘dessert’ of smashing laptops in rage rooms, scientists and authors share 15 portion-sized ideas for a positivity boost
As an agony aunt, I know the biggest cause of unhappiness: other people. Here’s the secret to better relationships
Looking back through her post bag, Observer Magazine’s Philippa Perry answers her readers most commonly asked question: why are other people so awful?
Music As Medicine by Daniel Levitin review – musician, heal thyself
In this fascinating book, the neuroscientist makes a strong case for the therapeutic force of music, describing ways in which it can be a beneficial part of recovery for patients
How to optimise the cognitive benefits of dreams and sleep
Dreaming is vital to our mental health – and it is possible to use them for our own good
The anxiety secret: how the world’s leading life coach stopped living in fear
Famous for her work with Oprah Winfrey, Martha Beck is a bestselling author and self-help superstar. But for 60 years she was anxious and terrified - until she found a simple, uplifting answer
We need to liberate sex from shame and fear
By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection
Make a much shorter to-do list! 15 quick, simple ways to avoid overwhelm
From weightlifting to woodland walks, Guardian readers and health experts share their tried-and-tested ways to keep burnout at bay
How owls helped me conquer my fear of the dark
With the aid of the birds I was able to learn to love the night
Paul Gordon obituary
Other lives: Psychotherapist, author and campaigner determined to improve people’s lives