Did you know? Living near the right side of a time zone boundary can negatively affect your sleep
Recent research shows that Americans living “near the immediate eastern side of the US time-zone boundaries have been shown to achieve a significant 20–25 minutes less sleep per night (on average) than those living near the immediate western side of the same time-zone boundary."
Why it’s more effective to break bad habits or think creatively while on vacation
The trick to changing the way your brain thinks is novelty.
doppel shortlisted for Product Innovation of the Year at the 2019 Design in Mental Health Awards
We’re very excited to announce that doppel has been shortlisted in the Product Innovation of the Year category in this year’s Design in Mental Health Awards!
Listening to your Partner’s Heartbeat has a Calming Effect
Emotions are in the body as well as the brain. In this post we will help you understand how listening and even feeling someone else's slower heartrate, can actually help you feel calmer.
How exercise can help to reduce workplace stress
There are a huge variety of fantastic tools to reduce stress, but in this blog post we’re focusing on the role that exercise can play.
User interview - how doppel helps users with Bipolar disorder feel calm
We spoke to Cian, a retail manager and mother, who’s been managing Bipolar disorder to find out how she uses doppel to feel calm and unwind.
Five practical tips for dealing with stressful situations - Stress Awareness Month special
April is stress awareness month. Here’s a collection of our favorite tools to deal with stress in the moment.
5 Real Life Optical Illusions You’ll Want to Visit
Some architects and designers like to include illusions in their work, although they can exist in nature too!
What is Entrainment and How Does the Human Body Respond to Rhythm?
Your body unconsciously syncs to biological and external rhythms. Being aware of why this occurs, and the effect it has on you, can help you to understand and navigate exciting and/or troubling situations better.
Why working in a cafe can increase productivity
Working away from the office is becoming more popular, so in this post we explore the psychology behind the argument that it’s easier to stay productive if you set up in your local cafe.
How our customers (doppelgängers!) have inspired us to improve and grow
Exactly one year ago today we delivered the very first doppels to our Kickstarter backers. We look back at how our community has guided the design of the product and the growth of the company since then.