A 13-year-old Irish boy swam four hours through rough seas to save his family. His instinct was not to panic or dwell on what might go wrong, but to act — and to steady his mind by focusing on happy memories. My latest Southern Star column explores how research suggests both matter more than we think.
Why do we follow the crowd, even when we know better? From classic psychology experiments to everyday life, my latest piece explores the pull of conformity – and how to recognise when it’s steering you away from what you really want.