Paperback pick: Far From The Tree
Stacey Bartlett on the non-fiction award-winner from Andrew Solomon
Psychologies
Articles by Psychologies
Are you showing your ‘real’ self?
Putting up defences might keep you safe for a while, but will it help you to find true intimacy in the long run? Relationships expert Sarah Abell looks at the role of authenticity in our lives, and why we seem to fear showing our real selves so much
Love your work but don’t change your job
Stuck in a rut at work? Moving on is one solution. But handing in your notice isn’t always the answer, says Anita Chaudhuri
Just for the weekend: Calcot Manor, The Cotswolds
Pamper yourself in Gloucestershire for a weekend : de-stress with a relaxing treatment and catch up on your sleep
Book of the month: March 2014
Stacey Bartlett finds Prayers For The Stolen by Jennifer Clement an inspiring story of female resilience
Why everyone should read Far From The Tree
A book that tells the stories of parents dealing with exceptional children, Andrew Solomon’s Far From The Tree (Vintage, £11.99) was one of Psychologies’ favourite non-fiction books of last year, and it’s just won the Wellcome Book Prize, given to the best new work of fiction or non-fiction centred on medicine and health
BRAIN FOOD TIP OF THE DAY
Psychologist Elaine Slater explains how the food you consume can change the chemical composition of your brain
Book of the month: May 2014
The Blazing World by Siri Hustvedt (Sceptre, £18.99) is Lauren Hadden’s choice
Why watching box sets is good for you
Feeling guilty about holing up with a box set any chance you get? Well, don’t. You’re just tapping into the evolutionary pull of transformational storytelling and learning valuable life lessons, say experts. Time to press play on that third episode in a row then, writes Nicole Mowbray
Just for the weekend: The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Cumbria
Some time out in the ever-restorative Lake District is just the ticket if you’re frazzled and in need of a luxurious weekend break, says Samantha Wood
