It seems strange to launch a column on happiness during a pandemic. The timing is, well, awkward, isn’t it? Maybe not. We’re stuck at home; our lives on COVID time have slowed to a near halt. This creates all sorts of obvious inconveniences, of course. But in the involuntary quiet, many of us also sense an opportunity to think a little more deeply about life. In our go-go-go world, we
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What Time Feels Like When You’re Improvising – Issue 61: Coordinates – Nautilus
This article is part of Nautilus’ month-long exploration of the science and art of time. Read the introduction here. Don’t look at the clock! Now tell me: How much time has passed since you first logged on to your computer today? Time may be a property of physics, but it is also a property of the mind, which ultimately makes it a product of the brain. Time measures out and

Forget resolutions, try micro-mastery instead
Why wait until the 1st of January to start implementing positive change in your life? While the ritual of starting afresh can be exciting, more than 90% of New Year’s resolutions don’t stick. A resolution is the determined intent to effect change. The best time to lay the foundations for change is the moment you realise something needs to be done. Habit formation Most people struggle to create habits that