What have you learnt about yourself in 2013?
New Year, new beginnings 2014 series: When Lauren Hadden, our deputy editor, started 2013, she thought she knew what she wanted. As the year comes to an end, she finally discovered what she really wanted all along…
By 
Psychologies
Related content
The closure trap: why waiting for an apology after a breakup could be keeping your heartbreak alive
Closure can feel like the missing piece after heartbreak. But what if the answers you’re waiting for aren’t actually what you need to heal? Najwa Zebian explains how to move forward without them.
Want more emotional connection in the bedroom? These are the simple things you can do to feel closer to your partner
From flirting with your partner during the day to having deeper, more meaningful conversations, emotional connection can play an important role in intimacy. Our experts reveal the simple things couples can do to feel closer – both inside and outside the bedroom.
The 50-40-10 happiness rule is trending again – but can you really control how happy you are?
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.
The 50-40-10 happiness rule is trending again – but can you really control how happy you are?
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.
It’s not too late to turn your year around – here’s how to set goals for the rest of the year and stick to them
Year not panned out as you’d hoped? Manifest your dream end to the year with these tried-and-tested goal-setting tips.
Do your emotions often feel bigger than the situation? The overlooked ADHD symptom you may not know about
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.
These 8 books helped me overcome trauma, rebuild my life and become a therapist
I never believed self-help books could make much difference. Then grief, anxiety and burnout changed everything. These are the titles that genuinely helped me heal – and ultimately led me to train as a psychotherapist
Guilt vs shame after an affair: What’s the difference?
After an affair, guilt and shame can be overwhelming – but they aren’t the same thing. Understanding the difference can help the person who cheated take responsibility without becoming trapped in self-loathing.
How does an affair affect your self-esteem?
An affair can leave you questioning everything from your attractiveness to your judgement. But why does it hit your self-esteem so hard, and how can you stop your partner’s choices from becoming a judgement on your own worth?
