Self acceptance, growth and personal exploration are key to finding what truly makes you happy. Psychologies covers all, from Self Sabotage to Self-Love.
The viral 50-40-10 theory claims 50% of our happiness comes from genetics, 40% from the choices we make and just 10% from our circumstances. But two mental health experts warn the reality is far more complicated – and reveal what you can do to boost your wellbeing.
An intense attraction can feel impossible to explain, particularly when it leads somewhere you never intended to go. Could old emotional wounds be part of the story? A psychotherapist explains how our earliest relationships can influence the way we connect as adults and why they could lead to infidelity.
Think ADHD is only about concentration? Think again. Emotional dysregulation can make feelings hit harder and faster, leaving you wondering why something so small has triggered such a big response. We asked a doctor how to recognize and manage it.
Writer Caro Giles discovers that you don’t have to be young and carefree to experience your own ‘hot girl summer’ at 40+.
We tend to think of narcissism as entirely negative, but psychologists say there’s a lesser-known side that’s linked to resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two.
If you never know what you feel, life can be more complex and frustrating than it needs to be. We asked an expert all about alexithymia (or ‘emotional blindness’) and how to navigate it. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock. It often goes unnoticed, and in fact many people don’t even realise they have it. […]
Summer can begin as a neat little pile of possibilities: a weekend away, a birthday picnic, a swim in the sea. But somehow, by the time you’ve tried to fit everything in, it resembles an overpacked suitcase. What often falls out first are the things you were hoping to keep hold of — rest, slowness […]
Flooded with feelings of resentment, frustration and an inner longing for something new? Here’s what’s really happening.
From workplace challenges to social exhaustion, Anne Fletcher explores the subtle traits of autism that can remain hidden for decades before a diagnosis. Words: Anne Fletcher. Images: Shutterstock. I remember the first time I heard about autism. It was the 80s, and Dustin Hoffman was huge. Then he did Rain Man. It took the world […]
New research suggests America’s favourite player may be influenced by more than just goals and trophies. From political beliefs to self-esteem, psychologists say the star you support could reveal surprising insights about your identity. With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both in action this weekend, a familiar debate is once again lighting up social media […]
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