Positive affirmations: how talking to yourself can let the light in

ESB Professional/Shutterstock Despite being a source of constant bad news, the internet is also awash with attempts at countering negativity. A quick search for “inspirational” content yields heaps of speeches, songs and sayings intended to make sense of tough times. Lists of the latter will typically include things like “ImaginationContinue Reading

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Prevent review: why we need a new -- and clearer -- definition of Islamist extremism

Alice-Photo/Shutterstock An independent review of the UK counter-terrorism strategy, Prevent, has recommended that the government increase its efforts to tackle Islamist extremism. Prevent was launched nearly two decades ago to divert vulnerable people away from radicalisation and terrorism. It has been controversial from the outset, criticised by experts and campaignersContinue Reading

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Thinking of getting a second cat? Here's how to make sure your first pet doesn't feel threatened

Alena Ozerova/Shutterstock Many people choose to live with a cat for companionship. As a social species, companionship is something we often crave. But this cannot necessarily be said of our feline friends. Domestic cats evolved from a largely solitary species, defending their territory from other cats. Although modern-day cats canContinue Reading

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