There are hundreds of ways we can distract ourselves from work, and this can make us feel a bit guilty. But are there benefits to taking a short break?
- Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Charles Darwin University
From the vaccine rollout, to hotel quarantine, to understanding the science of the virus, a range of experts look back at how Australia fared.
One reason to-do lists are useful is because we are more likely to remember things we haven’t completed yet.
New research shows how fear of missing out and an inability to regulate our own emotions is linked to using the internet in concerning ways.
Restricting access to alcohol has proven successful, but it’s only part of the solution. There are other strategies that can lead to a longer-term, more sustainable approach.
You might think it’s fine to have a few with friends before heading for a night out, but alcohol-related harms actually increase with pre-drinking.
Feeling uneasy about a life choice? Cognitive dissonance could be the culprit.
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