Good’s psychology columnist Dr Alice Boyes shares some tips for making the most of ordinary days Words Dr Alice Boyes. Illustration Janelle Barone, Makers MGMT In recent years, we’ve all heard the advice (dare I say it, ad nauseam) that we should approach our days mindfully, and be fully pr...
Dr Alice Boyes, Good’s psychology expert suggests five Sunday rituals for calmer Mondays. Words Dr Alice Boyes. Illustration Janelle Barone, Makers MGMT Here are five quick and extremely practical ways to prepare for your week. Note: I’m not suggesting you do all of these. You might pick t...
From issue 57.Dr Alice Boyes shares her expert advice on dealing with family relations. Sibling relationships are special because, in most cases, your siblings will be part of your life for longer than anyone else. Longer even than your parents or children. But we don’t always get on with our si...
Good’s psychology expert and headcase columnist Dr Alice Boyes shares some advice on how to reconnect with your partner. Every long-term relationship goes through periodic lulls – bad patches when you’re irritable and lack feelings of closeness and warmth towards each other. Here are some...
Good’s headcase columnist, Dr Alice Boyes shares her advice on getting in touch with your creative side. Being creative can mean different things to different people. The fact that you can barely draw a stick figure does not necessarily mean that you are not a creative person. Here, we explor...
Good’s psychology expert Dr Alice Boyes talks about the benefits of mindlessness. Mindfulness gets a lot of positive attention. However, we spend about 50 per cent of our time being mindless – letting our thoughts drift away from the experience we’re currently having. From an evolutionary...
Words Dr Alice Boyes. Illustration Janelle Barone Whether it’s the death of a loved one, experiencing an illness or accident that compromises your health, a devastating political change, a relationship betrayal or giving up on a dream, almost everyone can relate to feelings of grief and loss. He...
Being playful in our everyday lives gives us the power to tap into our overall wellness and vitality. With psychology expert, Dr Alice Boyes, author of The Anxiety Toolkit The ways you choose to play as an adult should feel like an expression of your natural identity. Cultivate an identity as a play...
Good’s Headcase columnist Dr Alice Boyes shares advice on how to find your spirit of adventure when life is busy Words Dr Alice Boyes. Illustration by Janelle Barone from Makers MGMT The word “adventure” brings to mind thrill-seeking activities like bungee jumping, but adventure is muc...
Most of us would love to be more environmentally conscious. However, when people are busy it can be hard to keep up good habits. Try these solutions. For more from Alice Boyes, including her column on tackling the downsizing conversation, click here. Make it part of your identity We get our self...
