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How to create your own retreat from home

Emma Coxon discovers how to retreat from the comfort of her own home, and how to carry the ethos of a retreat into our everyday lives

Emma Coxon

6 June 201821 March 2022

How to create your own retreat from home

The psychology of adult playtime

Ever found yourself feeling like you simply have no time for fun? Think again, says researcher Brigid Schulte, who argues that making time for play is a serious business that can bring huge benefits

Psychologies

28 February 201418 February 2022

Mental health

I thought my stress was all in my head — until I noticed I was holding my breath all day long

If you’ve ever been told to ‘just relax’ and found it impossible, the missing piece may not be mindset — but muscle tension, breath and the way your body is holding stress. Discover these ways to calm your body You might think your stress lives in your thoughts. In the email you can’t quite word […]

Psychologies

5 March 20265 March 2026

Friendships

Why don’t I have more friends? How to create, maintain and enjoy strong companionships

Friendship is a human need, but if you’re hooked on the idea of a group dynamic, you may be seeking the wrong tribe in the wrong place. Emma Reed discovers how belonging can be found without a large posse of pals

Psychologies

4 March 20264 March 2026

Relationships / Mental health

The science of kindness: Why reaching out to a friend makes us both feel happier

In a world that often feels tense and divided, kindness may be one of the most powerful tools we have. Small acts of compassion can reduce stress, improve health and spread happiness far beyond the moment they happen. Some days it can feel as though the world is running on tension. The news cycle moves […]

Psychologies

13 March 202613 March 2026

Mental health

I can’t stop worrying about the news: 10 ways to stop spiralling and manage anxiety

With global tensions in the news — like the US strikes on Iran — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. The constant flow of negative headlines can leave us stuck in a cycle of worry, unable to focus on anything else. So, how can we regain control and manage anxiety? Award-winning coach Kim Morgan, […]

Psychologies

28 February 202628 February 2026

Relationships

Why am I always so critical? How to overcome a judgemental mindset

Do you often find yourself being overly critical of strangers? We take a closer look at what downward social comparison is, before exploring how to stop it in its tracks…

Psychologies

9 March 20269 March 2026