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How to turn up to a party on your own

Sylvia Loehken gives some top tips on attending a party solo. A little preparation goes a long way!

Psychologies

30 January 201718 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Less mess, less stress

Every month, Martha Roberts invites you to road-test research around feeling good

Psychologies

26 December 201618 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Are you helping other people too much?

Try this simple but effective exercise to see if you can reduce the effort levels on some of your less-essential tasks

Psychologies

5 November 201618 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Fishkeeping to reduce stress

Could the introduction of fish into your home help to reduce your stress levels? New research from aquatic experts Tetra, and psychologist and psychotherapist Corinne Sweet say yes

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2 November 20163 March 2022

Career

I’m so stressed all the time

Our award-winning coach Kim Morgan meets a woman who is trying to be everything to everybody

Psychologies

1 November 201618 February 2022

Career

I’m so anxious about my new job

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you…

Psychologies

27 October 201618 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Fierce love: a date with myself

How do we make time for ourselves in this busy world and what can happen when we do? Alex Fisher investigates

Psychologies

20 October 201618 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

I feel guilty about everything

Our columnist, award-winning coach Kim Morgan, advises a woman whose feelings of guilt are dominating her life

Psychologies

14 October 201628 April 2022

Emotional wellbeing

How art reduces stress

Stressed? A new study has found that just 45 minutes spent creating art can significantly lower our cortisol levels and promote relaxation

Psychologies

23 September 201618 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Take control of stress by breathing

So, how do you combat anxiety? Research shows that one easy way is to just breathe deeply. Here’s why it’s effective and how you do it…

Psychologies

21 September 201618 February 2022

I thought my stress was all in my head — until I noticed I was holding my breath all day long

If you’ve ever been told to ‘just relax’ and found it impossible, the missing piece may not be mindset — but muscle tension, breath and the way your body is holding stress. Discover these ways to calm your body You might think your stress lives in your thoughts. In the email you can’t quite word […]

I can’t stop worrying about the news: 10 ways to stop spiralling and manage anxiety

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, […]

Why men shut down their emotions — and how their relationships pay the price

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 […]

‘I can’t tell her how I feel’: It’s not your fault if you struggle to express emotions

Often we aren’t emotionally disconnected because we lack depth. We feel unseen because no one ever taught us how to put our inner world into words. If you struggle to express emotions you’re not alone — and you’re not emotionally deficient. As men, frequently we grow up learning that our value lies in what we […]