Sophie Bostock is a sleep scientist and sleep evangelist. She is fascinated by the ways in which good sleep can improve our lives. Sophie says that disruption and stress can have big effects on our sleep — and that in turn has an effect on our mental and physical health. But she tells us some […]
How to be happy
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Do you feel like you’re on a treadmill, and happiness is always just around the corner? Are you disappointed that the things you buy don’t bring you lasting happiness? Professor Paul Dolan, from LSE’s Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, explains why this happens and what we can do to improve the way we feel. – […]
The professor of happiness, Paul Dolan
Paul Dolan is Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE and the author of two bestselling books on happiness — Happy Ever After and Happiness By Design. He tells us about the importance of finding a balance between pleasure and purpose in life in order to achieve that happiness, how we can find new ways […]
Leadership and performance expert
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Forget what you’ve been told about setting goals and making them achievable, says performance and leadership expert Jack Black. The most visionary people have had ideas that seemed unachievable at first. But the idea excited them so much that it stopped them thinking ‘how can I do this?” and moved them to “why […]
Filmmaker, musician and author, Jamie Catto
Jamie Catto is a musician, filmmaker and the author of ‘Insanely Gifted: turn your demons into creative rocket fuel.’ He believes that too much of our lives are lived at a superficial level of connection, where we behave in an inauthentic way. This, Jamie says, is something we’ve all been taught from our earliest years, […]
Performance and Teamwork Specialist
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Author and leadership expert James Kerr has studied high-performing teams including the All Blacks to learn the secrets of their success. In this video, he talks about the role of a good leader in building responsibility and resilience. “Leaders create other leaders by passing the ball, to use a sporting analogy. The ideal […]
Breath Therapist, James Dowler
James Dowler began studying meditation after he’d experienced chronic fatigue and pain as a student. His exploration of techniques led him to breathwork, which he found helpful, powerful and quick. James now teaches breathwork methods to others and advocates their benefits for the whole self — mind and body together. He believes that using our […]
Former Chief Business Officer, Google X
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Attaining happiness is as predictable as getting fit, says Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google X and founder of One Billion Happy. “If you make happiness your priority and go to the happiness ‘gym’ four to five times a week, you will be happier.” Mo says that if we make it […]
Former Prime Minister of Finland, Alexander Stubb
Alexander Stubb, former Prime Minister of Finland, believes that happiness comes from a balance of human contact, ongoing learning, and physical health. He thinks one essential component is an open mind: “Cynicism is an attempt to take the easy way out – it means you haven’t been curious enough.” And he thinks empathy is critical […]
Former pro rugby player, Ed Jackson
Former professional rugby player Ed Jackson broke his neck and was paralysed from the neck down in 2017 after diving into a pool. Classified as quadriplegic, he was determined to prove science wrong: from wiggling his toes after a week to climbing Mount Snowdon. “I’m a walking quadriplegic – and I’m quite proud of that. […]
Sing loud, sing proud, sing together, George Bell
Music brings us huge benefits, especially around confidence and engagement, says On:Song co-founder George Bell. “When we sing with the correct diaphragmatic breathing, we feel clearer and more awake. It gives us the opportunity to mindfully reconnect with ourselves through the simple act of singing.” It also makes groups feel more connected, he says. “Not […]
Bestselling author and creator of the DARE method, Barry McDonagh
Barry McDonagh started experiencing panic attacks as a student, until one day he dared the panic to do its worst, and found that he came through it. Barry has now developed a method that he calls DARE, based on his own experiences. He describes the method as breaking ‘the fear of fear’ and ‘riding the […]
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