Lisa A Williams

gina contestant on alone australia

Is winning about mental toughness? How about coping with social isolation? Or will it be the one who’s in awe of a sunset?

woman in face mask walking down the street during a coronavirus lockdown

It seems like no-one is mentioning the dark days of lockdowns. But it’s worth sharing our feelings as we look to an uncertain future.

woman alone on a swing set looking at a sunset

A better understanding of loneliness can help us identify when our social needs might be going unmet.

happy.jpg

Don't pursue happiness as a goal. Instead make sure what you do from day to day provides a sense of meaning in life.

friendships

A study claiming "only half your friends like you" made headlines last week. But the data support a humbler, and perhaps happier, story.

Abbott government

Can we judge merit without gender bias? And is merit really the right measure for ability anyway, asks Lisa A Williams.

Inside Out

Inside Out’s five emotions are not a bad reflection of the emotional diversity within our own minds, writes Lisa A Williams.

Kitten

Looking for cheap therapy? Lisa A Williams and Owen Churches discuss new research that finds watching cat videos boosts energy levels and increases feelings of happiness.

83402585 1

Take care lovers, wherever you are, as Valentine’s Day can be a day of broken hearts and broken wallets, writes Lisa Williams.

IStock 000017337168Small 1

Saying “thank you” goes beyond good manners – it also serves to build and maintain social relationships, writes Lisa A Williams.