In his final Psyche Guide of the year, Christian explained how to overcome any feelings of loss or failure by pivoting toward a new passion.
How to let go of a lifelong dream
Workplace bullying is more harmful than we realised
In January, Christian wrote a piece for BBC Worklife about how being bullied at work won’t just affect you emotionally, but could also have serious consequences for your health.
Why procrastination is about managing emotions, not time
Address the real reasons you procrastinate and you’re more likely to start achieving your goals. Christian wrote this piece for BBC Worklife in May.
How lockdown may have changed your personality
Our personalities are shaped by our experiences and social interactions, so how might the months of being isolated from friends, family and colleagues have altered us? Christian investigated for his Personology column at BBC Future.
Cognitive Load Theory: Explaining our fight for focus
Cognitive Load Theory provides a useful framework for understanding the different ways the pandemic could be playing havoc with your mental function. Christian showed how in this piece for BBC Worklife in November. It inspired this news report in the Irish Times.
How to cope with a panic attack
A panic attack is a dramatic false alarm clanging in body and mind. Recognising this is the first step to dialling it down. Christian authored this Psyche Guide in July.
How to politely and productively disagree
In an age of Brexit, Trump and Covid-19, disagreements can feel acute. But are there ways to make the debate more civil – and more useful? Christian authored this article for BBC Worklife in October.
Resilience: What it is and how to build it
In September, Christian had the cover feature for BBC Science Focus about what we can learn from people who’ve been through adversity and come through stronger than before.
What pop psychology gets wrong
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.
How to read more books
Christian’s latest Guide for Psyche magazine features an interview with James Clear, among others.
