Psychologies, Author at Psychologies

Home » Archives for Psychologies » Page 211

Articles by Psychologies

Hilary Mantel on the stories that changed her life

As the shortlist for the BBC National Short Story Award is announced, nominee Hilary Mantel writes about some stories that changed her own life…

Psychologies

17 September 201518 February 2022

Hilary Mantel on the stories that changed her life

Family & parenting

My son obsesses over his looks

As the mother of image-conscious teenagers, Dr Ilona Boniwell looks at the science behind self-esteem in young people

Psychologies

17 September 201518 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing / Creative hobbies

Reading books can make you happy

Health writer Martha Roberts on how you can read your way to happiness

Psychologies

16 September 201518 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Recipe: panzanella bruschetta

From new release Posh Toast comes delicious ideas for making everyone’s favourite comfort food extra special. Try this fresh, herby tomato topping inspired by the Italian bruschetta

Psychologies

15 September 201518 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Slow down and achieve more

Mindfulness coach Michael Townsend Williams offers five simple ways to step back from our busy lives and find some much-needed calm

Psychologies

14 September 201518 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Recipe: beetroot carpaccio

Try this feel-good dish from The Passion Cafe, Ibiza

Psychologies

11 September 201518 February 2022

Relationships

I feel hurt. How can I recover?

Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers advice on your life problems

Psychologies

10 September 201518 February 2022

Career

Easy ways to prioritise at work

Oliver Burkeman shares his tips on how to cope if your in-tray is overflowing

Psychologies

9 September 201518 February 2022

Relationships

My partner knows I cheated. What do I do now?

Psychologies’ agony aunt, Mary Fenwick offers advice on your life problems

Psychologies

8 September 201518 February 2022

My partner knows I cheated. What do I do now?

Family & parenting

My parents are interfering in my life

Psychologies’ agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers her perspective on your life problems

Psychologies

5 September 201518 February 2022

Many adults are living with undiagnosed autism without realising it – these are the seven hidden signs experts want you to know

From workplace challenges to social exhaustion, Anne Fletcher explores the subtle traits of autism that can remain hidden for decades before a diagnosis. Words: Anne Fletcher. Images: Shutterstock. I remember the first time I heard about autism. It was the 80s, and Dustin Hoffman was huge. Then he did Rain Man. It took the world […]

Could some narcissism actually be healthy? Experts reveal the 6 surprising traits that could help you thrive

We tend to think of narcissism as entirely negative, but psychologists say there’s a lesser-known side that’s linked to resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two.

Want more emotional connection in the bedroom? These are the simple things you can do to feel closer to your partner

From flirting with your partner during the day to having deeper, more meaningful conversations, emotional connection can play an important role in intimacy. Our experts reveal the simple things couples can do to feel closer – both inside and outside the bedroom.

‘I thought I had everything I wanted — until one quiet summer afternoon changed the questions I was asking’

When life finally slows down, it’s often the bigger questions that rise to the surface. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether you’re truly happy, a psychologist explains why summer offers the ideal opportunity to reflect on what you really want — and how to start moving towards it.