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With global tensions in the news — like the US strikes on Iran — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. The constant flow of negative headlines can leave us stuck in a cycle of worry, unable to focus on anything else. So, how can we regain control and manage anxiety? Award-winning coach Kim Morgan, […]
Emotional suppression in men often shows up as stress, irritability and distance — reshaping connection long before anyone even realises When emotions aren’t recognised, they don’t disappear. They leak. Unprocessed stress and emotional overload quietly spill into relationships, shaping their tone, closeness and communication — and not for the better. You might think you’re being […]
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‘Happy Place’ podcaster Fearne Cotton chats about being an introvert, dealing with OCD and midlife happiness.
Discover why adult friendships are often undervalued, how loneliness affects wellbeing, and find our 5 practical tips for building meaningful, low-pressure friendships that can improve your life in powerful ways. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright, Images: Shutterstock, Pexels Friendship isn’t just a bonus — it’s a vital part of our mental and physical health. We live in […]
To mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Kelly Gillespie-Wright discovers why community is so crucial to our mental health. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright. Images: Pexels There’s a quiet truth many of us are waking up to right now: we weren’t meant to do this alone. For too long, we’ve treated mental health as a private […]
International best-selling author and psychologist Dr Julie Smith tells Sally Saunders how she has coped with global success — and life-changing news Words: Sally Saunders. Images: Sarah Brick When she began writing her new book, Open When, created to help readers when they are in the thick of life’s challenges, Dr Julie Smith never guessed […]
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Strictly professional dancer and author Amy Dowden talks about her cancer journey, why dancing is the best medicine, and the power of staying positive. Words: Holly Treacy & Abi Jackson. Images: Nicky Johnston/Piatkus/PA Autumn has arrived. The leaves are a warm russet, fireplaces are crackling to life, and – just like that – Strictly is […]
Is absorbing other people’s anxiety holding you back from hitting your goals? We pick up on emotions more easily than we realise, and secondhand stress can quickly hamper our health.
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