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How to disagree without damaging your relationship: 7 conflict lessons from a peace negotiator

Whether you’re arguing about politics, parenting or money, conflict doesn’t have to end in disconnection. After decades mediating everyone from couples in crisis to parties in international conflict, Gabrielle Rifkind shares seven practical ways to have difficult conversations without making them worse. Most of us don’t struggle to agree. We struggle to disagree. Whether the […]

Why your brain is wired for bad news (and how to break the cycle)

If you often assume the worst, you’re not alone. Psychologists say our brains evolved to focus on danger rather than opportunity. The good news? Optimism isn’t something you’re born with — it’s a skill that anyone can develop. If you’ve ever found yourself imagining the worst-case scenario, worrying about things that haven’t happened or feeling […]

From travel anxiety to tummy troubles: the gut health habits that could transform your next vacation experience

We asked Dr Megan Rossi, a.k.a. the Gut Health Doctor, to help us embrace the body-brain connection and discover how looking after your gut can lead to a happier overall trip! Words: Sally Saunders. Images: Shutterstock Vacations are something many of us look forward to all year long, but when the time comes it’s natural […]

Feeling left out this summer? Experts say these 5 simple mindset shifts can help you beat FOMO for good

Parties, vacations, festivals and more – watching everyone you know enjoy themselves in summer can leave you feeling down. We asked an expert how to take the pressure off and say goodbye to FOMO. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock. ‘Is everyone having fun but me?’ It’s a question you’ve likely asked yourself at one […]

‘I realised I’d grown apart from my husband – one conversation changed how I saw our future together forever.’

Yoga-mad Jill* feels like she’s pulling against bike-obsessed Kevin. Is it time to end the relationship? Coach Kim Morgan discusses their relationship troubles and offers her solutions if you’re in a similar situation. Words: Kim Morgan. Images: Shutterstock. *Names have been changed Jill was a warm, expressive and confident woman. She had a youthful, ‘boho’ […]

Are you a victim of smartphone procrastination? Increasing numbers of us are, and psychologists say it’s no accident

Think your smartphone is just a harmless distraction? Experts say it’s become the ultimate procrastination tool, offering instant relief whenever work feels difficult — and completely rewiring how we deal with discomfort. If you’ve ever picked up your smartphone to quickly check one notification only to find yourself still scrolling 20 minutes later, you’re not […]