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Emotional wellbeing

Are you a bossy boots?

Here’s how to tame your bossiness

Psychologies

20 August 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

‘It’s about feeling happy, not looking perfect’

Heidi Gosman, co-founder of fashion house Heidi Klein, tells image adviser Mandy Lehto how she creates her relaxed holiday style by planning ahead in this How To Look Like Yourself feature

Psychologies

18 August 201418 February 2022

‘It’s about feeling happy, not looking perfect’

Emotional wellbeing

How to think like a likeable person

We all know people we consider to be really likeable – what is it that gives us this impression right from the start?

Psychologies

17 August 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

BRAIN FOOD TIP OF THE DAY

Doctor and mindfulness coach Barbara Mariposa offers her top tips on how mindfulness can help if embarking on a new healthy eating plan or exercise regime

Psychologies

17 August 201418 February 2022

Relationships

It’s so hard to carry on since my husband died

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers a new perspective on the challenges and problems that you face…

Psychologies

16 August 201418 February 2022

It’s so hard to carry on since my husband died

Emotional wellbeing

August Shelf Help: Waterlog

Alex Clark reflects on a charming personal journey that celebrates the magic of water and the beauty and eccentricity of Britain

Psychologies

15 August 201418 February 2022

Relationships

How to stop your smartphone ruining your love life

Stop technology from ruling your relationship with our tips

Psychologies

15 August 201418 February 2022

How to stop your smartphone ruining your love life

Relationships

Get a new friendship off to a good start

It’s not uncommon to outgrow some friends as you get older, and the prospect of making new ones can seem a bit daunting. Psychologist Ingrid Collins offers three tips to get you going

Psychologies

14 August 201418 February 2022

Get a new friendship off to a good start

Emotional wellbeing

BRAIN FOOD TIP OF THE DAY

Feeling tired after a hectic week? Brain Food nutritionist Yvonne McMeel has some energy-boosting foods for you

Psychologies

14 August 201418 February 2022

Family & parenting

Five factors that influence how easily your children make friends

What makes it easier or more difficult for you child to make friends?

Psychologies

13 August 201418 February 2022

Five factors that influence how easily your children make friends

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 […]

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.

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.

‘I had an affair but couldn’t understand why’: How your childhood may hold clues to what happened

An intense attraction can feel impossible to explain, particularly when it leads somewhere you never intended to go. Could old emotional wounds be part of the story? A psychotherapist explains how our earliest relationships can influence the way we connect as adults and why they could lead to infidelity.