10 h. ago ‘An optimal state of consciousness’: is flow the secret to happiness?

It can happen when doing ‘just about anything’ – experts share how to get ‘in the zone’, and what can pull you outWhat is the secret to happiness? In a 2004 Ted Talk, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi boldly claimed to have the answer: flow.Flow is the experience of being completely absorbed in a particular task. Sometimes we call it being “in the zone”. Csikszentmihalyi described it in his Ted Talk as an “effortless, spontaneous feeling” and an “ecstatic state”.An intense focus that “leads to a sense of ecstasy”Knowing exactly what you want from one moment to the nextGetting immediate feedback on what you are doingKnowing your goal is achievable, even if it is difficultLosing track of timeForgetting yourself – you are so focused on your task that any self-consciousness disappearsFeeling part of something bigger than yourself Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Cancer told to prepare for chaotic unexpected change

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47 h. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Capricorn will get an unexpected chance to travel

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2 d. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Taurus told only opinion that matters is your own

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3 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Second night of Moscow drone raids, Kursk substation hit

Ukrainian forces reportedly smash back across border into Kursk, where Syrski says offensive has achieved most of its goals. What we know on day 1,168Ukraine has launched drones at Moscow for the second night in a row, forcing closure of the capital’s three major airports, Russian officials said early on Wednesday. The mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said six Ukrainian drones approached Moscow and what he claimed was debris from an intercepted drone fell over one of the key highways leading into the city. Russia’s aviation authority, Rosaviatsia, said it halted flights at airports serving Moscow including Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky.Ukrainian forces attacked a power substation at the town of Rylsk in Russia’s western Kursk region, the regional governor said early on Tuesday, after Russian war bloggers reported Ukrainian forces firing missiles had smashed through the border in Kursk, crossing minefields with armoured vehicles. The Kursk governor, Alexander Khinshtein, said two people w...

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3 d. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Libra told to 'aim higher' to achieve goals

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4 d. ago Idah hits Celtic leveller as Rangers denied in Old Firm showdown

What a phoney war this proved to be. Eighty-four minutes into the Old Firm derby came its first booking, for the Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson. Long before then, it had become apparent Rangers and Celtic would be pretty content to settle for a point each. These sides swung and comprehensively missed at each other for much of the 97 minutes played. This was no clash for the purist.Celtic may be the happier when dust settles. They avoided three successive league defeats to their oldest foes – a feat Rangers last achieved in 1996-97 – and recovered from a goal behind. Celtic were the better team in the second period but Rangers always carried a counterattacking threat. Hamza Igamane and Nicolas Raskin should have done better when afforded late chances to win this for the hosts. Ferguson and his staff also appealed wildly but in vain for a penalty, nine minutes from time. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Sagittarius told to remove toxic people from their life

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7 d. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Aquarius explores exciting new paths

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9 d. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Libra told they'll receive unexpected travel offer

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1 week ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Leo is told to explore new possibilities

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2 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Gemini told their special wish will be granted

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2 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Aries told not to expect money back they lent out

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2 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Aries told they'll be offered a surprise promotion

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2 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Taurus told to be open about thoughts and feelings

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2 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Pisces told excitement is coming

Today's star signs as Aries urged to show creativity and Scorpio told to open up on feelings.

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3 w. ago Revealed: world’s largest meat company may break Amazon deforestation pledges again

Brazilian ranchers in Pará and Rondônia say JBS can not achieve stated goal of deforestation-free cattleBibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil’s climate goalsThe life and death of a ‘laundered’ cow in the Amazon rainforestThe world’s largest meat company, JBS, looks set to break its Amazon rainforest protection promises again, according to frontline workers.Beef production is the primary driver of deforestation, as trees are cleared to raise cattle, and scientists warn this is pushing the Amazon close to a tipping point that would accelerate its shift from a carbon sink into a carbon emitter. JBS, the Brazil-headquartered multinational that dominates the Brazilian cattle market, promised to address this with a commitment to clean up its beef supply chain in the region by the end of 2025. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as a joint project could leave Aquarius with money troubles

Today's horoscope for April 17 sees one star sign feeling especially sociable, while another is encouraged to nurture their spiritual side.

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3 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Cancer told to consider an unexpected job offer

Today's horoscope for April 16 sees one star sign pick up strange vibrations from those around them, while another is lost in their own thoughts.

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3 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Scorpio told to put more effort into close relationships

Today's horoscope forApril 15 sees Leo in need of some light-hearted entertainment.

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