Test: Why are you so hard on yourself?
Are you kind to everyone but yourself? Research shows the majority of us have this tendency. Take our test to find out what’s standing in the way of your self-compassion
Psychologies
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How to connect with your inner child
Are you feeling depressed and stuck in your life? Sometimes past trauma or painful memories can be buried so deep that we don’t know how to access them. But, re-connecting with our inner child can teach us how to listen to our own needs. Here, Julie Gibson shares how spending a day with your inner child can help you heal…
How to have a difficult conversation
It’s not always easy to face difficult conversations that could bring us closer to those we love. But, as Abi Jackson discovered, it’s never too late to talk… here she shares how a difficult conversation with a parent played out, and a family therapist explains how you can approach a long-overdue discussion about past hurts…
How to deal with a bully at work
Aryanne Oade has worked as a chartered psychologist for more than 20 years. She coaches clients to recover from the debilitating effects of workplace bullying. Here she gives us the best strategy of dealing with the bully at work
Are you stuck in a sexless marriage?
Are you finding it hard to cope in your marriage with no sex? It feels like the love has gone and you’re sleeping apart, so how do you find a way forward? Here Mary Fenwick gives advice to one reader who is struggling with negative feelings towards her husband…
5 steps to a better relationship
Five easy tips to improving your relationships, by Anamaya psychotherapist Veronica Preteltand and life coach Suncica Getter
Is anger ruling your life?
Are you finding your anger hard to control? It can be exhausting and confusing when strong emotions take over our lives. Here Mary Fenwick gives advice to one reader to help overcome her angry outbursts
Finding it hard to put your parent into a care home?
Are you struggling with the decision around whether you should put an elderly parent into a care home? You love them dearly, but caring for a parent whilst working full-time can be exhausting. Here Mary Fenwick gives advice to one reader who is facing the dilemma of placing her mother into care…
Why slowing down in life could help us find love
Could taking the time to slow down in life give us the perspective we need to make the right choices and develop better connections in our romantic relationships? Lizzie Cernik explores why the effects of lockdown finally helped her to find love…
How to teach your children about money
Knowing how to make, manage and spend money wisely is one of life’s most important skills, so don’t short-change yourself or your children by avoiding frank and enlightening discussions about finances. Here’s how to talk to and teach your kids about money…
