New research reveals how to remain composed and serene in the face of Christmas Eve traffic, weird relations and Brussels sprouts. But Hazel Sillver is dreaming of Christmas in Morocco ... where there is no Christmas.
… good mood. Writing in The Journal of Positive Psychology, Yuna Ferguson, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pennsylvania State University, … and Kennon M. Sheldon, Professor of Psychology at the University of Missouri, …
For over a decade, a pioneering project in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been transforming war torn lives through the power of plants. But now their money has run out. Helen Babbs meets the gardeners facing up to an insecure future
Soil Stained Survivors: how gardening is helping those caught up in the Balkan wars Helen Babbs | 22nd February 2011 Ethical Living Sarajevo Healing Garden Survival Therapy Health Gardening Green …
Despite the urgency of climate change, most people close their eyes, turn away turn away and hope someone else will sort it out. It's not that we're bored, writes psychotherapist Rosemary Randall - we're more likely to be fearful, anxious or embarrassed. So how can we help people to feel less scared, and see that we are all are part of the solution?
… is on the steering committee of the Climate Psychology Alliance. The book: In Time for …
Bidding farewell to summer doesn’t mean turning your back on outdoor sports, says Phoebe Doyle. When it comes to surfing, autumn’s where it’s at
… on average per hour. Experts in the field of psychology are also declaring the advantages. … Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Bolton. Paul …
Seven top environmentalists recommend their reads for the summer, covering everything from psychological thrillers to steady state economics
The Ecologist's top ten eco summer reads Claire Baylis | 29th July 2010 Ethical Living Green Living Green Travel Environmental Books Climate Change Economy Solar The Rapture PeopleQuake Worldwatch …
Fed up of paying a premium for supermarket berries and herbs? Take a walk on the wild side and pick your own
The A to Z of foraging Chloe Barrow | 31st January 2012 Ethical Living Food And Farming Foraging Mushrooms Wild Food Nettles Roadkill Berries Fergus Drennan holding.jpg Fed up of paying a premium for …
The Summer Camp held by The Resurgence Trust - publisher of The Ecologist - is taking place from 13 July 2018. Speakers will discuss our search for personal wellbeing - and also how to create a society that holds and helps each of its members reach their potential. GREG NEALE reports
Last chance to get tickets for Resurgence summer camp - with £20 off for readers of The Ecologist Greg Neale | 5th July 2018 Ethical Living Health Wellbeing Summer Camp greenandaway.jpg The Summer …
David Ulrich tells GRACE RODGERS how his Buddhist practice has led him to new understandings of his craft after losing the use of his dominant eye in an accident
How an eye injury led a photographer to learn the art of seeing Grace Rodgers | 26th July 2018 Ethical Living Zen arts_zen.jpg David Ulrich tells GRACE RODGERS how his Buddhist practice has led him …
Fast fashion is about greed. Kate Fletcher says it’s time to slow down and consider the true cost of choosing quantity over quality
Slow fashion Kate Fletcher | 1st June 2007 Ethical Living Fast Fashion Fashion Clothing Clothes Sweatshops Sweat-shops Green Lifestyle Green Living SKOWFASHION_JUN07_MAIN.jpg Fast fashion is about …
Filmmaker, campaigner and environmental pioneer Helena Norberg-Hodge talks to Jemima Roberts about her latest film - The Economics of Happiness - the damage globalisation is doing, and what can be done to counter it
Q&A: Helena Norberg-Hodge Jemima Roberts | 2nd March 2011 Ethical Living Helena Norberg-hodge Economics Happiness Films Globalisation Politics And Economics helenan-h.b&w.portraitedit.jpg Filmmaker, …
Unsustainable and bad for the environment, industrial viticulture leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Pesticide-free and weed-friendly, biodynamic wine holds the key to an organic revolution.
Monty Waldin on biodynamic wine Monty Waldin | 1st March 2009 Ethical Living Food And Drink Green Living Biodynamic Wine Drought Pesticides Wine Vineard best_by_a_nose_01.jpg Unsustainable and bad …
Australian educator, author and co-inventor of Permaculture, Bruce Charles 'Bill' Mollison, died on the 24 September 2016 in Sisters Creek, Tasmania. He has been praised across the world for his visionary work, and left behind a global network of 'peaceful warriors' in over 100 countries working tirelessly to fulfill his ambition to build harmony between humanity and Mother Earth.
… he later developed the unit of Environmental Psychology. During his university period …
Fed up of slaving in the gym? Wild Fitness’ emphasis on natural movement of the sort our ancestors would have used could be just what you need. Get in touch with your inner caveman
Wild at heart: getting to grips with primal fitness Hazel Sillver | 24th January 2012 Ethical Living Health And Beauty Fitness Wellness Wild Fitness Excercise Fresh Air Outdoors Health holding.jpg …
In the wake of the PIP implant scandal, the Ecologist examines the cosmetic surgery industry and asks what impact it is having on the health of patients and the environment
How safe is cosmetic surgery? Ruth Stokes | 17th January 2012 Ethical Living Cosmetic Surgery Implants PIP Fillers Botox Health Health And Beauty holding.jpg In the wake of the PIP implant scandal, …
Getting practical can save you money, make you more self-sufficient and gives you the potential to have a broader green impact too. So get that tool box out...
DIY: why women should pick up a hammer Christine Ottery | 29th June 2010 Ethical Living Green Living Eco Home Transition Town Self Sufficient Green Skills DIY Courses B&Q women-hammer.jpg Getting …
He’s been a charity fundraiser and is now a fully-fledged adventurer. But is ‘Best Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to find out
… and mental preparation lots of sports psychology to get me ready for three and a …
Restricting foods won't help children learn how to self-regulate, parenting author Sarah Ockwell-Smith tells MARIANNE BROWN. Instead, teach them how to use their instincts, not their emotions.
How to raise children with a healthy relationship to food Marianne Brown | 27th July 2018 Ethical Living Healthy Eating Parenting Diet Organic Food Sugar …
Jeffrey Masson's powerful new book, The Face On Your Plate reveals the truth about food. Be it for health, environmental or animal welfare reasons, the less animal products we consume, the better.
… denial - "one of the few concepts of modern psychology that I really do agree with". …
Since 1967, Israeli soldiers and 'settlers' in occupied Palestine have destroyed 800,000 olive trees in an attempt to force Palestinian farmers from their land, writes Megan Perry. 'Our response to this injustice will never be with violence, and we will never give up and leave.'
Bethlehem: 'No matter how many olive trees they destroy, will will plant more!' Megan Perry Sustainable Food Trust | 18th July 2014 Ethical Living Food Farming Land Grabs Middle East Indigenous …
It’s resolution time again so start 2012 on an eco-friendly note by cutting out food miles and eating less meat
Ethical food: four new year's resolutions that you can keep Gavin Haines | 3rd January 2012 Ethical Living New Year's Resolutions Green Organic Food Eco-friendly Vegetarian Soil Association …
We all know that smokers should quit the habit. But does nicotine replacement really help? Pat Thomas investigates
Behind the label: Nicorette nicotine patches Pat Thomas | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living Nicorette Nicotine Nicotine Pathces Nicorette Patches Risk Bodycare Cosmetics Cancer Food And Health …
If you go down to the woods today (and stay at least until tomorrow) you're sure to come home feeling a whole lot better says Susan Clark, who recommends holing up in one of the UK's Forest Holidays' log cabins for a day or two ...
Forest Holidays: Happiness (Proven) Amongst The Trees Susan Clark | 27th June 2013 Ethical Living Natural World Health forestholidays.jpg 'Bathing' yourself in nature is scientifically proven to have …
Don’t hit the bottle, warns Pat Thomas, else you’ll do more than swallow marketing hype
Behind the label: Volvic Touch of Fruit Pat Thomas | 3rd October 2007 Ethical Living Water Flavourings Food And Health Green Living Health VOLVIC_SEP07_MAIN.jpg Don’t hit the bottle, warns Pat …
The sonic backdrop to our lives is increasingly one of unwanted technospheric noise, writes Paul Mobbs. And as it eclipses the sounds of nature, it's taking its toll on our health, wellbeing and quality of life. So as well as campaigning for more trees, and quieter cars, trucks and aircraft, what's to be done? Let us seek out calm moments of quiet tranquillity - and listen to the birds.
… 'ignored pollutant': health, nature and ecopsychology Paul Mobbs | 9th March 2017 Ethical … few years - part of the growing fields of ecopsychology . One of the principal metrics the … our cultural heritage." The importance of ecopsychology to environmentalism It would be …