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Feelings aren’t facts — so why do they feel like it? How to weather emotional storms

Writer Kellie Gillespie-Wright examines the science behind mood and emotional resilience — and helps you take back control.

Amy Mica Marsden

21 June 202621 June 2026

Feelings aren’t facts — so why do they feel like it? How to weather emotional storms

3 surprising lessons from Mel Robbins that can help you stop procrastinating

Mel Robbins has helped millions of people get moving – but she says the biggest obstacle most of us face isn’t laziness, it’s discouragement. Here she shares three surprisingly simple mindset shifts that could help you stop procrastinating for good. The woman who built an empire telling people how to get moving has a confession: […]

Sally Saunders

19 June 202619 June 2026

Career / Mental health

Six red flags your boss could be a psychopath: Dark personality traits in the workplace

A narcissistic boss. A toxic workplace. A destructive leader who leaves you doubting yourself. New research suggests dark personality traits may be surprisingly common in leadership roles — and the impact on employees can be devastating. We’ve all encountered them: the manager who thrives on intimidation, takes credit for others’ ideas, or somehow leaves every […]

Sally Saunders

14 June 202612 June 2026

Family & parenting / Mental health

Why being the Golden Child can be just as bad as being the Scapegoat: The hidden impact of narcissistic family roles

Being treated as the family favourite might seem like a blessing, while becoming the family scapegoat can feel like a curse. But psychologists say both experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds, shaping self-worth, relationships and identity well into adulthood. Many adults spend years wondering why they struggle to trust themselves. Why criticism feels devastating, they […]

Sally Saunders

13 June 202612 June 2026

Love life

The subtle signs of narcissistic abuse: why you might not recognise it until it’s too late

Narcissistic abuse is easy to miss, but it can destroy your self-esteem — here’s how to spot it and start taking action “Is that what you’re wearing?” he asks, eyebrow raised. You instantly scan your outfit. Too smart? Skirt too short? What’s wrong with it? Yes, you were going to wear that, but swiftly reconsider […]

Psychologies

17 April 202617 April 2026

Mental health

8 signs of high functioning OCD – how to spot them in yourself and others

The signs of high-functioning OCD are often subtle and easy to miss. Here’s what you should be looking out for.

Lily Smith

10 June 20269 June 2026

Mental health / Nutrition

‘I tried so hard to be good!’ Understanding the hidden shame and disappointment of yo-yo dieting

Weight regain after dieting can feel deeply personal, leaving many people convinced they have failed or even damaged their health. But a major new review suggests the dangers of ‘yo-yo dieting’ may have been overstated. Few experiences feel quite as disheartening as watching weight you’ve worked hard to lose slowly return. Perhaps you spent months […]

Sally Saunders

2 June 20262 June 2026