Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman is a Guardian writer based in New York. Read his column here. He is the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
-
Calm down! Anxiety is contagiousA trouble shared is a trouble multiplied. Take a calm approach to other people’s stress and you’ll help them, and yourself
-
-
How to talk to strangersPeople are happier when they talk to strangers, even when they predict they’ll hate it
-
-
There's a big difference between those who realise they're winging it, and those who don'tThe most obvious case, it goes without saying, is that of the proto-fascist misogynist who’s running for US president
-
Want to boost confidence? Channel Wonder WomanBefore a public talk, if I remember to stand up straight and broaden my chest, I feel more confident
-
Find fun where you least expect itTrue fun involves diving in and embracing the situation you’re in, grappling with its built-in constraints, not pushing it away
-
-
Why you need to count time, not moneyWhat a new study reveals about this so-called dilemma of happiness
-
-
When life deals a bad hand, the clever gambler will twist, not stickFear breeds inertia, whereas taking risks will boost your confidence and forward momentum, Oliver Burkeman says
-
Is there a bit of Donald Trump in all of us?The US presidential hopeful criticises others for faults he suffers from himself. Do we do the same?
-
Need to declutter? Don't botherRather than obsessing over tidiness, look for peace of mind whatever your surroundings, says Oliver Burkeman
-
Maybe you don’t have as much choice as you thinkA large proportion of your decisions aren’t independently made by you, says Oliver Burkeman
-
Want an antidote to chaos in the world? Maybe Barack Obama has the answerOliver Burkeman longs for the quiet life – like the president of the US
-
-
A must-read book? Go on, make meFaced with rave reviews of musicals, films, books and plays, why does Oliver Burkeman run a mile?
-
Spooky! Messages from the beyond or just coincidence?We’ve all heard eyebrow-raising tales – so what’s really going on?
This column will change your life Angry? Don't let it get to you and you'll make a bigger difference