Combat busy-ness and slow down — Coaching in Action
In part two of Coaching in Action, award-winning coach Kim Morgan decides it’s time to get tough with super-busy client Ruth Words: Kim Morgan. Read part one here! Ruth didn’t turn up for her second coaching session. I tried messaging and emailing her to ask if everything was okay, but I had no response. The […]
Summer wellness: How to thrive, not just survive
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Dr Hazel Wallace: ‘If men had periods, it would be a very different world’
Medical doctor and hormonal health expert Dr Hazel Wallace tells Sally Saunders why women’s health is a feminist issue and we all need to get comfortable talking about it. Words: Sally Saunders. Images: Rebecca Hope We’ve all been there: sitting in the doctor’s surgery, patiently explaining your symptoms, explaining the impact whatever it is has […]
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How to stop overworking and reclaim your life – Coaching in Action
Award-winning Barefoot coach Kim Morgan meets workaholic Ruth, who is tied to her phone and never stops moving Ruth* rushed into our first coaching session — phone in one hand, coffee in the other — making apologetic signals that the call was about to end. I nodded and waited. Eventually she extricated herself from the […]
Try these 6 ways to boost your hormone health
Feeling a little off kilter? It’s time to turn detective and find out what’s really going on with our bodies and our hormone health, Sally Saunders discovers. Words: Sally Saunders. Images: Shutterstock, Pexels I’ve always considered myself to be quite in tune with my hormones. I’ve been adept at spotting the minor fluctuations that arise […]
How to help your child with loneliness
It’s usually associated with the elderly – but loneliness is a huge concern for many children too, writes Lisa Salmon Words: Lisa Salmon. Images: Pexels When you cast your mind back to your childhood, what do you remember? Sun-drenched days playing on the beach with a bucket and spade? Hours hanging out with your friends […]
5 ways to build adult friendships for better health and wellbeing
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 […]
Best supplements for hormone balance: PMS, perimenopause & menopause
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Is community the key for better mental health?
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 […]
Davina McCall — ‘I just get happier and happier the older I become’
Davina McCall on regaining confidence, what wellbeing means to her, and one thing she would tell her younger self. Images: Ancient + Brave PA She’s not many people’s idea of a wallflower or a shrinking violet, but even the bubbly, outgoing Davina McCall has suffered from a crisis of confidence at times. ’In midlife, when […]
How to make friends (and keep them!)
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Summer wellness: How to thrive, not just survive
By Debbie Green | Advertorial promotion Somehow, summer is here! I’m not quite sure how that happened, but here we are. And while we all know in theory that we need to prioritise our self-care, in practice, it’s all too easy to let it slip to the bottom of the list. How can we make […]
‘Relationships can exist in all sorts of scenarios’: Anna Williamson shares her experience of getting the best out of love
The worst thing you can do in a relationship? Nothing! Life coach, broadcaster and author Anna Williamson talks to Psychologies about checking in before you check out, the secret to lasting love, and the importance of self-care
Katie Piper on overcoming obstacles to achieving our goals
As Spring approaches you may find yourself returning to an exercise routine or setting new goals for the season ahead. But, sticking to new behaviours can be challenging, even if they are beneficial to our wellbeing. Here, Katie Piper shares her tips for moving past mental barriers and staying on track
Podcast: How to believe in love, receive romance and keep the flame burning
Love can be one of life’s pleasures – and its challenges! We explore how to receive, enjoy and nurture a romance that lasts
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Podcast: How to believe in love, receive romance and keep the flame burning
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Katie Piper on overcoming obstacles to achieving our goals
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Is it time for a digital detox? Psychologist and Bake Off star Kimberley Wilson explores how to switch off and reconnect with life
Are you constantly on your phone and miss what’s going on around you? Take a moment to turn off the tech and reboot your closest relationships, says Kimberley Wilson, a psychologist and author of ‘How To Build A Healthy Brain’
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‘Relationships can exist in all sorts of scenarios’: Anna Williamson shares her experience of getting the best out of love
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