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Five ways to sharpen your focus

We have some advice from psychologist and journalist Daniel Goleman

Psychologies

2 June 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Spa Special 2014: The BodyHoliday, St Lucia

In this year’s Spa Special, we’ve purposefully sought destinations that work to heal, nurture and balance body, mind and spirit. We hope you enjoy them

Psychologies

1 June 201418 February 2022

Spa Special 2014: The BodyHoliday, St Lucia

Emotional wellbeing

Book of the month: June 2014

We’re hooked on ‘Astonish Me’, by Maggie Shipstead

Psychologies

1 June 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

For the love of letters

Because firing off an email just isn’t the same…

Psychologies

31 May 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Three ways to improve your relationship with money

Author Kate Northrup believes having a good relationship with money comes down to love. She tells us how to get friendly with our finances

Psychologies

31 May 201418 February 2022

Three ways to improve your relationship with money

Emotional wellbeing

Don’t write off a package holiday

Anita Chaudhuri didn’t do package holidays – but a tempting Greek island changed her mind

Psychologies

31 May 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

We may think of leadership as something that only applies to a small number of people but apparently we all have the ability within us. Elizabeth Heathcote explores the four leadership types and how to make them work together. Which one are you?

Psychologies

30 May 201418 February 2022

Mental health

How can humour help depression?

Mental health blogger and Psychologies columnist Martha Roberts explains the important role Whoopee cushions play in training her brain for happiness

Psychologies

30 May 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

BRAIN FOOD TIP OF THE DAY

Being on holiday doesn’t mean you get away with not doing any exercise, says Brain Food trainer Dan Roberts

Psychologies

29 May 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

How changes in language reflect a changing world

It’s only words…or is it?

Psychologies

29 May 201418 February 2022

How changes in language reflect a changing world

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.