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Psychologies UK
Your confidence renewal plan
As the pressure to 'begin again' reaches its peak, many of us feel anything but ready. Sally Saunders discovers why confidence dips — and how small acts can help us rise again.
4 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
HERBAL WISDOM to help you enjoy a calmer brighter new year
Ever made yourself a cup of soothing chamomile tea to help you sleep, or had fresh mint tea after a meal to aid digestion? If so, you're already familiar with the benefits of common herbal remedies.
5 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Janette Manrara
The Strictly dancer feared losing her identity and career by having a baby - but says it's brought her unexpected personal and professional fulfilment.
2 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Inventing a new way to understand ourselves
Kim's client Alice reveals her artistic side - and the 'new language' she has created to help her make sense of her beautiful brain.
3 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
OTHER PEOPLE'S STRESS...isn't yours to carry
Whether you're at home or work, visiting with friends or catching up with family, the start of the year can stir up old emotions and leave us feeling a little off-kilter. Because New Year's stress doesn't just come from the dark, the weather or even the lack of cash - it's also from the people around us.
7 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Don't fear the D-WORD
While most of us associate this month with fresh starts — new routines, dry spells, gym sign-ups — those who work in the relationship world call it something far more sobering: divorce month. And for good reason.
4 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
HARMONY at home
We spend weeks preparing our homes for Christmas...but does anyone prepare for when it's over? You know the feeling: the decorations have come down, the mince pies have been eaten, but your home doesn't feel like it's supporting you into the new year. I believe this is because our homes hold energetic residue.
5 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
THE BALLET OF BECOMING: Gracefully navigating life's pitfalls
Sometimes staying grounded and dancing with the system can transform even our hardest moments...
3 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
The Science of Wellbeing: Forget willpower, try tapping into this inbuilt superpower for greater health
Each month, Ali Roff Farrar explores the deep and mysterious realms of psychology and neuroscience, to help us understand and reach greater levels of wellbeing in body and mind...
2 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
MOVING FROM GUILT TO GRACE
How many times a day do you hear yourself saying sorry? ‘Sorry, could I just…?’ ‘Sorry, I can’t make it tonight.’ ‘Sorry, I’m not free.’ We apologise for taking up space, for saying no, for changing our minds, even for wanting something different. Sometimes it just slips out before you’ve even had time to check if it belongs there.
8 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Resetting the mind, rekindling the light
A decision to mute reality is not sticking your head in the sand, but an act of self-care
3 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
CLEAR THE emotional clutter
Growing up in a London suburb in the 1980s, the reality TV programme Antiques Roadshow heralded the start of every Sunday evening. In a house filled with conflict and chaos, it symbolised the one passion my parents shared — old stuff that could unlock cash. And every time an antiques expert told someone that an old, innocuous item was worth thousands, it justified the burgeoning levels of bric-a-brac in our already-cluttered home.
5 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
PUT THESE FIVE SCANDINAVIAN MAXIMS INTO PRACTICE
If you’re a Brit, this maxim is likely to make you guffaw, as it goes against centuries of British cultural wisdom.
2 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Dropping unachievable goals 'boosts wellbeing'
New study shows abandoning resolutions isn't failure – it restores purpose and reduces stress
1 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
WHEN JEALOUSY GOES TOO FAR
We all know what it’s like to see someone with something we wish we had, or to experience a small stab of envy when you hear about a friend’s promotion or new car. But romantic jealousy? That’s something else. And morbid jealousy? That’s a whole different ball game.
5 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Supplement puzzle
Do natural remedies really help us beat the blues?
1 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
TOUGH KIDS FOR TOUGH TIMES
As parents and caregivers, it is our instinct to protect our children from harm. When they are very small, we teach them what not to touch, we scoop them up before they fall, we hold their hands when they balance on high walls. The instinct to keep our children from feeling hurt never leaves us, so when they are older and come to us with emotional turmoil, it is only natural that our initial urge is to make the bad thing go away. But what if this reflex is doing more harm than good when it comes to teaching our young people how be become more resilient?
5 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Wintering: SCANDI STYLE
No matter how gruesome it gets, no weather is too bad for a Scandinavian to embrace. Here's how to make the cold and dark an ally – not an enemy.
3 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Head in the CLOUDS?
As the old adage goes, you can't solve a problem on the level it was created. So, it stands to reason that you can't think your way out of brain fog. Instead, put your feelings first, and take a multi-pronged approach.
2 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Doing NYE my way!
From snacking on M&S canapés to crying with a film and comfy PJs, end the year how you want – no FOMO required!
2 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Slow down, let yourself breathe
Jackee Holder shows how taking your time while writing helps you cultivate presence, reflection, and a more mindful connection.
7 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
The ONE resolution YOU REALLY NEED THIS JANUARY...
The New Year arrives in a rush of good intentions. New planners. Gym trials. Fresh notebooks. Whole aisles of 'clean slates', all ready to be purchased for a small fee, of course.
8 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Hidden workforce waiting in the wings
New report says remote and hybrid roles could unlock employment for millions
1 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Losing our minds, coming to our senses.
The 'nation's therapist' reflects on emotional labour, self-awareness, and unfinished selves.
7 min |
January 2026
Psychologies UK
Going Dutch?
Extra courage needed before a third of us are prepared to dance
1 min |
December 2025
Psychologies UK
Your alternative Christmas treats
Enjoy some mindful moments and fill your soul as well your stomach with these tasty, healthy snacks
1 min |
December 2025
Psychologies UK
JOY IS FOR LIFE, not just for Christmas...
Almost every Christmas carol speaks of joy and exultation. Adverts at this time of year depict friends and family wearing sequins, festive sweaters, and open-mouthed smiles as they bustle around homes decked in sparkling lights and vibrant golds and greens.
5 min |
December 2025
Psychologies UK
Why can your family always PUSH YOUR BUTTONS?
What is it about that trip ‘home’? You might have spent the past 12 months negotiating pay rises, planning projects, balancing family calendars. Yet within minutes of stepping over your parents’ threshold, you're back to teenage you — cringing at your brother's annoying jokes, bristling at your dad's questions, eating crisps before dinner.
4 min |
December 2025
Psychologies UK
Beetroot, tangerine and feta Christmas wreath salad
A celebration of colour, balance, and mindful nourishment — this salad brings together sweet, earthy, and tangy notes in harmony.
1 min |
December 2025
Psychologies UK
The Science of Wellbeing:
Each month, Ali Roff Farrar explores the deep and mysterious realms of psychology and neuroscience, to help us reach greater levels of wellbeing in both body and mind...
2 min |