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Can I make money from a hobby? Why I had to start before I was ready

Ever dreamed of making money out of your creative hobby? Anna Behrmann didn’t know where to start, so she sought help from the experts

Psychologies

6 March 20266 March 2026

Can I make money from a hobby? Why I had to start before I was ready

Menopause rage and anxiety can affect your mood and relationships. Discover how HRT helped one woman feel like herself again, with expert advice

Mood swings and irrational thoughts turned my normal happy self into someone my husband didn’t recognise. Going on HRT saved not only my sanity, but my marriage too. Below, I reflect on how it helped me and menopause experts explain why mood shifts, anxiety, and increased irritability during this stage of our lives are very real physiological and psychological experiences.

Suzanne Baum

22 October 202619 October 2026

Friendships

Why being the person everyone relies on can leave you feeling lonely

You organise, listen and hold things together. But who checks in on you? Being the capable one can leave your own needs overlooked. Here’s how to make room for support.

Donna Smiley

21 October 202619 October 2026

Friendships

They’ve read your message but haven’t replied – here’s why your mind jumps to the worst conclusion

An unanswered message can leave us wondering what we’ve done wrong. But a read receipt reveals very little about someone’s intentions. Here’s how to make space between what your phone shows you and the story you tell yourself.

Donna Smiley

21 October 202619 October 2026

Friendships

How to stay close to a friend when you live in different time zones

When your morning is their bedtime, even a quick catch-up takes planning. But distance doesn’t have to mean losing the everyday closeness that makes a friendship feel special.

Donna Smiley

20 October 202619 October 2026

Is your wellness routine making it harder to relax?

Sleep scores, step counts and meditation streaks can help us understand our habits. But when looking after yourself becomes another thing to get right, it may be time to change your relationship with the numbers.

Donna Smiley

20 October 202619 October 2026

Physical wellbeing / Mental health

The reason why some men feel low and unmotivated after watching porn

From feeling irritable and sleepy to anxious and sad, there is such a thing as a ‘post porn slump.’ Discover why this can happen to you and how, for the majority of men, it is a normal physiological response.

Suzanne Baum

19 October 202618 October 2026