Daisy Ridley “Self-care is important. I took control and I'm calmer and more settled. I feel great”

Five years ago, unknown British actress Daisy Ridley was thrust into the limelight as feminist icon Rey in the Star Wars films. In our profile, we celebrate her exuberant spirit, self-awareness and courage

“ There is joy in catching a wave… My work expresses the wonder of life and nature”

Artist, author, award-winning children’s illustrator and keen surfer Maia Walczak is deeply inspired by the ocean and the bounty of nature

“I Need A Christmas Survival Plan”

Award-winning coach Kim Morgan assists a new mum who can’t face hosting her manipulative, mean mother and bickering siblings

“ I Want To Pay Homage To My Ancestors. I Work As Traditionally As Possible And People Value That”

Blacksmith Ashlee Donaldson is inspired by her family’s heritage, the slow, mindful process of metalwork and the beauty of nature

Welcome To The Light Side

The dark triad of negative personality traits, which includes narcissism, gets a lot of airtime – but does it skew our view of humanity? Suzy Bashford learns about a contrasting measure, the light triad

How To…Stop Making Excuses

Do you dream of doing something new, but never actually get around to it? The time to act is now, says Sháá Wasmund MBE, and here’s how…

The Last Word On…Embracing Your Alter Ego

You know the devil inside – the part of you that says ‘just do it’ when you probably really shouldn’t? Fret not, writes Oliver Burkeman, your conflicting selves can co-operate

Jo Berry

Jo Berry’s father, politician Anthony Berry, was killed by the IRA in the Brighton hotel bombing in 1984. Now a peace activist and public speaker, Jo has met and formed a friendship with bomber Patrick Magee

Passion Project

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

Hillside Happy On A Fat Bike

Reeling from disappointment, Claire Rowley sets off for the Swiss mountains on a sturdy pair of tyres – and freewheels her way back to feeling in control

Connected Holidays

Two writers go on bonding countryside breaks in Italy and France – with and without children – in the hope of experiencing togetherness as a couple and as a family

Anne Hathaway-“I'm Trying To Be More Self-reliant And Comfortable With Who I Am… I'm Living The Best Way I Can ”

In our profile, as the Oscars buzz around her new film Dark Waters intensifies, we learn about Anne Hathaway’s journey to happiness, her quest for authenticity and how she no longer feels unworthy

“ I like to be curious, to step outside of my bubble and look to others. Creativity is sparked from that ”

Artist, writer and diversity consultant Pragya Agarwal’s life changed when she sat at a pottery wheel and the experience fuelled her imagination

‘‘I'm concerned about my friend's weed-smoking‘‘

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

Happy To Just Muddle Along

Do you lack burning ambition? So what, says Hazel Davis, maybe life is better when you don’t live according to a plan

Elizabeth Banks “I Feel Compelled To Do More In A Business That Doesn't Ask Much Of Women”

Despite a busy acting career spanning 20 years, Elizabeth Banks has reinvented herself as a producer, writer and director. Now, as she seeks creativity and fulfilment, she’s empowering Charlie’s Angels

Clear The Way For Loving Intimacy

Anita Chaudhuri examines meaningful and fulfilling romantic connection and, with the help of experts, identifies three unconscious worries that may be standing in the way of you finding and keeping the love you deserve

Being Kind Fulfils A Need In Me; It Is Actually Being Kind To Myself

Chef and author Nadiya Hussain talks to our kindness tsar, David Hamilton, about the transformative power of caring for others, how she saw her mother in a new light after having her own children and how she overcame childhood trauma

All Aboard The Slow Boat

Suzy Walker listens to her inner voice and makes a big decision about her future, then heads into London on her narrowboat to find her flow

Dossier: Let It Go

How do you liberate yourself from a grudge, anger over a relationship, past pain or an old belief that no longer serves you? Is there a map to letting go with grace? Anita Chaudhuri talks to the experts about acceptance, surrender and finding a way to release what keeps you stuck.

“I Love The Feeling Of Peace The River Gives Me ”

For mudlarker Lara Maiklem, spending time discovering the history beneath her feet on the foreshore of the River Thames was the key to finding peace of mind

Tough love

Caring for an elderly parent can be difficult, especially if there are unresolved issues from the past. Judith Laing* tries to find a way through the emotional minefield

How To…Make Happy Memories

Described as ‘the world’s happiest man’, researcher Meik Wiking tells us how to capture positive moments and hold onto them

Hidden Paths, Secret Trails

Adventure doesn’t have to be saved for holidays. Kate Townshend set off walking in her local area and discovered that exploration is a state of mind

The Joy Of A Girl Crush

It’s all very well putting your heroine on a pedestal, but sometimes their humanity makes them even more lovable, writes an infatuated Harriet Minter.

How To Have A Tidy House (And Mind)

A few simple changes to your daily habits will not only help turn your home into a peaceful refuge but leave you feeling fulfilled.

Carey Mulligan It's an honour to portray such strong women

Having taken a break to raise her children, Carey Mulligan is back at her finest on both the big and small screen. Never one to take the more fickle side of her industry too seriously, the actress is as warm and sincere as ever, as Psychologies discovers.

Can You Help Me?

Why finding a mentor will make all the difference to your business.

Cynthia Nixon

The actress talks about confidence, happiness and parenting, and her new film A Quiet Passion, in which she portrays reclusive poet, Emily Dickinson.

Surrender to the Bliss

Like many women, Karla Newbey’s sex life has never been truly fulfilling. But why? In search of answers, she embarks on a journey into tantra, and self-discovery