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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, discovers Sally Saunders 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 […]

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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!)
Making new friends as an adult can be tricky. Here, experts share their advice on making friends, and give 6 tips to keeping them, too.

6 ways to reclaim your attention span
Worn out by getting distracted all the time? Yasmina Floyer finds out how to take back control Words: Yasmina Floyer As a teen and young adult, I could read for vast swathes of time undistracted. But recently, I read a (short!) newsletter, where the writer bemoaned the fact that she can no longer read for […]

Gretchen Rubin: ‘It’s not seen as self-indulgent to pursue happiness now’
Gretchen Rubin explains why consistency, self-knowledge and better relationships are crucial for her own contentment

Self-care essentials: 4 wellbeing buys to try this spring
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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 […]

Low sex drive in women: 10 reasons why your libido is low
Loss of libido? Discover 10 common factors that can contribute to low sex drive in women, plus some top tips on restoring your sexual desire…

My partner is texting someone else – what do I do?
Worried your partner might be texting someone else? Marital therapist Andrew G Marshall offers five tips to help you rescue the situation…

Best supplements for hormone balance: PMS, perimenopause & menopause
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When siblings fall out: coping with sibling estrangement
After a dramatic fall out with her sister, Sophia Smith went in search of a solution to understand and overcome sibling estrangement…

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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

Podcast: How to welcome the new year with hope
The past two years may make it difficult to greet 2022 with much optimism, but shifting your mindset could turn the next 12 months into something to be hopeful about

Podcast: How to stop comfort eating
Do you find yourself comfort eating as a way to cope with life’s challenges? In this episode, we look at the emotions that may be driving you to reach for the biscuit tin and discover healthier ways to nurture yourself

How to get a good night’s sleep: a podcast with UKCP
Professor Sarah Niblock, CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, and UKCP psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith discuss the importance of a good night’s sleep, and how to get one every night

Why do I feel lonely in my relationship: a podcast with UKCP
In this podcast, UKCP psychotherapist Fe Robinson speaks to Sarah Niblock, the CEO of the UKCP, to understand why we can feel lonely despite being in a relationship

Is my relationship at risk? A podcast with UKCP
In this Talking Therapies podcast with UKCP, we ask: Is it time to break up and end my relationship?

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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

Kickstart your daily meditation habit for FREE with a new meditation club
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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’

How to cope with emotions during menopause
If you’re struggling with mood swings during the menopause, you’re not alone. Learn how to take back control and cope with those hormonally-charged emotions…

‘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

Brené Brown on the curse of comparison and how to avoid it
It’s the curse of modern life: the crush between conformity and competition. The world-renowned author and
researcher Brené Brown explores the comparison trap… and how to avoid it

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Test: What’s your personal loneliness trigger?
Feelings of loneliness often have their roots in unexpected triggers – take our test to find yours and discover how to stave off isolation Image: Shutterstock

Test: What’s your worry weak spot?
If you’re ready to dial down the internal drama, take our test to identify the mindset keeping you on an emotional rollercoaster.

Test: What’s your instant energy booster?
The right mindset tweak can add an instant mood boost – take our test to find your personal energising affirmation… Header image: Shutterstock

Test: What will help you find your spark?
If you love your life but still feel flat, take our test to identify which tweaks will add more spark!

Test: What’s your personal boundary weak spot?
If areas of your life or relationships frustrate you, you may have boundary weak spots. Take our test to find out yours!

Test: What do you need most from a personal review?
Take our test to find out how your review of the last 12 months can help you flourish in the year ahead!
