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Psychologies UK
WHY ROMEO AND JULIET GOT IT ALL WRONG!
Shakespeare's fast and furious tale of love at first sight is defined by drama - but does the true love story lie in the silence and serenity of a second glance, asks Haim Shapira
4 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Coming up for air Mind the gap
Faced with the space and solitude of an empty house, Caro Giles fights the urge to make every moment count and, instead, engages in a little simple self-care
3 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
WHAT'S YOUR DAILY MENTAL FITNESS PRESCRIPTION?
Staying mentally fit looks different for everyone take our test to identify the small habits that will make the biggest difference to your wellbeing
4 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Creativity as a gateway to mental fitness
Creativity is a powerful tool for boosting mental fitness. In the same way that sleep and rest are vital components of physical fitness, creativity is the secret sauce' for optimising your mental wellbeing
3 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Your wellness workout
Mental fitness is about being flexible in our thinking, adaptable in our actions, and knowing that every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger. To stay physically fit we need to consistently move our bodies. In the same way, we need to commit to certain activities on a regular basis to maintain our mental fitness...
2 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Give yourself a mental-health MOT
Assess your state of mind
2 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Turning the tide
Hardwired to stay silent, journalling can provide an impactful tool for men to tap into their emotions, says Jackee Holder
3 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
ARE YOU LIVING LIFE ON AUTOPILOT?
Stop sleepwalking through your days and embrace the discomfort of uncertainty; infinite possibilities await you in that space in between, says Dr Jessamy Hibberd
5 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Turning your sensitivity into your STRENGTH
Celebrate and embrace the compassion, kindness and creativity that comes with being acutely attuned to life's thrilling twists and turns, writes Anna Gaunt
5 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Coaching in action Right here, right now
In their final session together, award-winning coach Kim Morgan helps her client Hazel* embrace her new reality
3 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Can you jinx happiness?
Engage in some gentle self-reflection to cultivate a healthier mindset and free yourself from the fear of embracing a life of joy, writes Yasmina Floyer
5 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
Trust the process
Seeing may be believing, but it's in feeling where truth really lies, discovers Harriet Minter
2 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
There is courage and connection in vulnerability
Author and How to Fail podcaster Elizabeth Day chats to Psychologies about friendship, re-writing the narrative around 'failure', and finding peace after her fertility battle
9 min |
July 2023
Psychologies UK
I Never Thought It Would Happen to Me
Far from a stalled start on the journey to motherhood, miscarriage can be a deeply traumatic experience, and one that's still greatly misunderstood, writes Jennie Agg
6 min |
May 2023
Psychologies UK
Why does the online world make us so angry?!?!
Are we really angrier when we communicate digitally? Why do we all lose our inhibitions so easily? And what can we do about it? The Anger Professor, Dr Ryan Martin, explores the evidence...
9 min |
May 2023
Psychologies UK
THE FIRST STEPS IN A NEW DIRECTION
After two decades as a journalist, Psychologies editor-in-chief Sally Saunders decides it’s time to tackle her impostor syndrome and study life coaching
5 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Being diagnosed with ADHD at 50 helped me make sense of my past
Queen of skincare Caroline Hirons speaks to Psychologies about making it to the top, why she loves getting older, and how her ADHD became one of her biggest strengths
6 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
MOTIVATED TO MOVE
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
1 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
"WHY I KEEP MY KIDS OFF SOCIALS MEDIA"
Acutely aware that an online presence leaves an indelible imprint, with potentially long-lasting consequences, it's a decision Yasmina Floyer finds easy to defend
6 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Switching gears
With her caring responsibilities a constant companion, Caro Giles discovers that a change of scenery and a slower pace is sometimes all it takes to top up the tank
3 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Using (and losing) habits to boost your energy
Neuroscientist, integrated success coach, and certified therapist Laura Ellera, aka The Neuroscience Knowledge Sharer, explains how our habits can help and hinder us
8 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Calm your inner critic
Have you ever had one of those days when you feel like you’ve done practically nothing, but feel absolutely exhausted at the end of it, nevertheless? Or wondered why you feel so tired after just scrolling through your social media for a while at the end of the night?
5 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Just imagine...
Discover the magic of manifestation and learn how to plot a path from your present to the future
2 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Soothe your mind through touch
It’s one of the things we missed most during the pandemic: the stroke of a hand, a kiss on the cheek, the simple act of hugging friends and family. But just why is touch so powerful? Michael Banissy explains…
4 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
What to do, when you're already doing everything
Rather than ticking off a happiness to-do list, follow the path to wellness by welcoming in difficult feelings and wallowing in them awhile, writes Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald
6 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Walk this way
In their second session, the award-winning coach Kim Morgan engages her client Hazel’ in a little walking therapy, and helps her discover a gateway to dealing with her grief
3 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
THE CULTURE CURE
Social prescribing is on the rise. Kellie Gillespie-Wright investigates why engaging with the arts could hold the key to your long-term health and happiness
5 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Marriage of inconvenience
Is it wrong to hope for just one not-so-happily-ever-after
2 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Strength, for me, comes from taking a little time to put yourself first
Presenter Emma Willis on growing up with strong women, and how husband Matt taught her to value self-care
4 min |
June 2023
Psychologies UK
Write your purpose
How to turn your message into a bestseller
3 min |