"Imposter syndrome is super healthy"

Television and radio presenter Claudia Winkleman talks to Psychologies about taking wellness seriously in her 50s, the power of a good nap, and why she’ll never wear a sports bra

Anna Williamson - A date with destiny

Top of the month to you, dear readers! As we ease into the autumn months, many of us looking for love find ourselves dusting off the lazy summer vibes and embracing the opportunity that the colder months can bring. The latter part of the year is always fuelled with a fizz of anticipation, with the changing seasons, cosy evenings drawing in, and impending festivities. It can be the perfect time to ignite the passion for getting out and about and meeting people, in the hope of having fun and finding love.

How to be happier

Emma Hepburn, aka The Psychology Mum, shares how to bring more bliss into your life

SING FOR YOUR LIFE! SOMEWHERE IN MY MEMORY...

In this month's column, musician James Sills explores the songs we sing at Christmas, and how they help us to connect with our past and present

'Twas the night before Christmas...

Whether or not you choose to buy into the Santa myth, we can all believe in the positive messaging the man in red has come to represent, discovers Yasmina Floyer

Winter Walks

Savour this season of solitude and stillness, and take a mindful moment, says Yasmina Floyer

Bit of a stretch EXCUSES, EXCUSES

Hollywood child actress Rachel Hurd-Wood swapped the red carpet for a yoga mat in her new life as a Pilates teacher and mum of two

Anna Williamson Pass the mistletoe!

The smell of cinnamon, tinsel, and panic is in the air! Every year, Christmas seems to descend upon us with as much urgency and pressure as poor ol' Santa himself must feel every 24 December. And whether you are in a relationship, or you are wishing you were, Christmas is undoubtedly a particularly testing time for our love lives.

Tackling Christmas CONFLICT

In the season of peace and goodwill to all, bring back the balance and learn to look after yourself as well as others

A new kind of Christmas

If 'Embracing Christmas 2.0' has struck a chord with you, discover how author Veronica Henry created her own new-look Christmas...

Embracing Christmas 2.0

What do you do when life happens, and your festive celebrations no longer fit the mould? Greta Solomon shares how to find light after loss

Coming up for Home comfort air

Ever-evolving and gloriously messy, Caro Giles embraces the changing shape of her family Christmas

Join Ollie's army

Ever wanted to make a difference and train to become a coach? With the Ollie School, you could be changing lives before you knowit

HAVE A MEANINGFUL Christmas

Stay true to your values, embrace the perfectly imperfect, and let go of comparison, for a festive season that will fill up your cup with joy, writes Caroline Butterwick

The light in the dark

Follow the rhythm of nature in this fallow period, with writing prompts to help you rest and rejuvenate, says Jackee Holder

Coaching in Choose life in action

Since her adult son cut her out of his life a year ago, my client Pat had been trying to manage a complex mix of feelings: self-blame, grief, and despair. Each time we met, it seemed that she had taken one step forward and one step back.

WHY NOSTALGIA GIVES US comfort joy and

Bridging a connection to our past and to our people, there’s good reason to treasure our traditions, discovers Kellie Gillespie-Wright

9 ways to repair shattered confidence

Some situations in life have the power to destroy confidence. What then?

3 Confidence-Boosting Truth Bombs

Confidence is a skill that can be learned, according to coach Alice-May Purkiss. Here, she shares three important reminders about confidence

Green-fingered fun

As the days shorten and the nights draw in, Kellie Gillespie-Wright discovers the power of bringing nature indoors

No more meno-panic!

It's good to be open, but is more conversation leading to more fear? Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald discusses how to keep calm about the menopause

Why nesting with my ex saved our family

Nesting in the family home with an ex-partner can inspire a more conscious approach to dating after divorce

Coming up for air - Spirit of adventure

Untethered by the timetable of school terms, Caro Giles finds freedom in her family's otherness, and a different way to live

Learn to believe in yourself

Confidence is ultimately about trusting yourself – the root word actually means to trust, according to psychologist and coach Nova Cobban. ‘That explains why some confident people also seem quiet – it’s not about enjoying the spotlight or being loud and extroverted,’ she explains.

Reframing confidence

Ask someone to describe a confident person, and they’re likely to paint a vivid picture. Confident people don’t hold back, whether that means expressing an opinion, speaking up at work, or addressing a crowd from a stage. We view confident people as being comfortable within themselves and unafraid to try new things. And we tend to believe that it’s something innate. A blessing bestowed, like curly hair or a great smile; you’ve either got it or you haven’t.

Keep on moving

The tiniest steps along the path to creativity will propel you forwards with passion and delight

What's the worst that could happen?

Learn to choose your thoughts carefully and consciously, and take a more positive and productive path

STRESSED & THRIVING

When you modify your mindset, stress can help you to build resilience and reach your goals

I want to feel strong in body and mind

Entrepreneur and style expert Trinny Woodall explains how overcoming her fears helped her to build a firmer foundation, and why good self-care is essential for us all

"You have to keep putting the effort in"

Life coach and Celebs Go Dating presenter Anna Williamson chats to Psychologies about love, and why the most important relationship we all have is the one we have with ourselves