Author: Christian Jarrett

Christian has written a feature article for BBC Science Focus on what pop psychology gets wrong, covering the chemical imbalance theory of mental illness, the notion that firstborns make great leaders, plus much more.

Christian’s latest Guide for Psyche magazine features an interview with James Clear, among others.

Christian has published a new article at 99U, Adobe’s magazine for creative professionals. With the right approach, your downtime can reap benefits for your career and optimize your work life.

Christian was interviewed by Marianna Pogosyan for her Between Cultures blog at Psychology Today.

Failure is often seen as a source of shame. But if we studied and shared our failures, we could learn a lot from them – Christian’s latest article for BBC Worklife.

An increasing number of studies suggest psychedelic trips can have life-altering benefits. For Christian’s latest Psyche Guide, he spoke to four experts to find out how to try the drugs safely. (Note: outside of a research context, psychedelic drugs are illegal in most jurisdictions.)

Introverts might be best placed to adapt to the sudden switch to greater remote work. Christian’s latest article for BBC WorkLife.

Christian has published a Guide to ‘shoshin’ or fostering a beginner’s mindset, as part of then launch content for Psyche – the new digital magazine from Aeon.

After months of work behind the scenes, Christian is delighted to share the news that Psyche launched on May 18, 2020 with two weeks of content. Psyche is the new sister magazine of Aeon.

How to make deadlines motivating, not stressful – BBC WorkLife