The articles below, written for non-academic audiences, are short reads summarising research on key topics.
The Conversation Articles
Procrastinating is linked to health and career problems – but there are things you can do to stop
In this article for The Conversation I summarise the toll procrastination can take on health and career.
The Perils of Perfectionism during lockdown
Written during the COVID-19 pandemic, this article in outlines the ways that perfectionism created vulnerability for poor outcomes during lockdown.
Do optimists really live longer? Here’s what the research says
This article summarises recent research connecting optimism to longevity, and unpacks the reasons why expecting positive outcomes may contribute to a longer life.
How to ditch ‘fomo’ and foster ‘jomo’ – the joy of missing out
Why experience fear of missing out (FOMO) when you can instead feel the joy of missing out (JOMO)? In this article I outline why JOMO can be a healthier option and hos to cultivate this unique form of joy.
The surprising benefits of being a pessimist
Pessimism tends to get a bad reputation compared to its cousin optimism. But certain types of pessimism in the right circumstances can actually be beneficial. This article summarises the research supporting these surprising benefits.
Struggling with your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s how you can hang on in there
New Year’s resolutions are special types of goals that can be challenging to reach. In this article I present 5 reasons why people struggle with their resolutions along with ways to overcome these challenges and succeed.
Other Lay Articles
Two Counterintuitive Ways to Stop Procrastinating
In this GreaterGood.com article on I outline how and why self-forgiveness and self-compassion can be effective for addressing procrastination.
Why we procrastinate — and what you can do to break the cycle
Written for Apolitico, a resource site for civil servants, this article unpacks what procrastination is and how to manage it in your professional and personal lives.
Believing in a just world helped some Remain voters deal with Brexit
In this article for the London School of Economics Blog, I summarise research we conducted juts after the Brexit vote results which found that those who believed in a just world were buffered from the distressing effects of the Leave vote.
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