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Mental Health
Forget the ‘January Blues’ – 6 women on why it’s their favourite month of the year
“It’s clean and new and full of opportunities.”
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- Lauren Geall
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5 lessons in joy from dogs to get you through winter
Let’s get that tail wagging
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Sleep
An expert’s guide to getting a good night’s sleep when you’re constantly busy
In this week’s Sleep Diaries, a 42-year-old teacher learns how to sleep well despite the demands of her busy schedule.
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- Lauren Geall
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Mental Health
Science says it’s possible to ‘train’ yourself to be happier. Here’s how to do it
Get ahead of the January blues with four steps.
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3 simple methods to deal with the disappointment of still having to cancel plans
If you’re feeling down about Omicron disruptions, read this.
Mental Health
“Just because we’re not in lockdown anymore, doesn’t mean we’re not still lonely”
If you still feel withdrawn from the world at times, you’re not alone.
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- Amy Beecham
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Mental Health
Meet The Secret Keepers: the Instagram account posting women’s deepest confessions online
“Discovered my dad’s affair at 14. I’m 24 now. Never told anyone.”
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- Alice Peacock
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Mental Health
Struggling with the monotony of WFH? Here’s how to mix things up
Boredom can be surprisingly draining.
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- Lauren Geall
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Mental Health
Why avoiding your emotions could have long term repercussions
It’s time to feel your feelings.
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- Leah Sinclair
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Health
The reason so many women are outraged over Wales’ changes to cervical cancer screening
A petition to reverse the decision has gained over 1.1 million signatures.
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Mental Health
“Am I the only one finding it hard to accept the new year is here?”
The arrival of a new year feels strange when so much of the upcoming 12 months seems uncertain.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Leah Sinclair
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Pregnant women are facing poor conditions in UK prisons - here’s one woman’s story
“Putting a pregnant woman, or a mother and child behind a locked door is never going to be a safe place.”
Mental Health
These 4 simple steps could help if you’re lacking motivation this January
Self-motivation is an art – here’s how to master it.
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- Amy Beecham
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Mental Health
Forget overthinking – an expert breaks down the perks and perils of being an underthinker
The perils and perks of being an underthinker.
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- Natalie Gil
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Sleep
Going through the perimenopause? Here’s how to minimise the impact it has on your sleep
In this week’s Sleep Diaries, a 42-year-old small business owner learns about the key changes she can make to deal with her perimenopausal insomnia.
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- Lauren Geall
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Sleep
Here’s why you could be experiencing ‘social jetlag’ after the Christmas break
Here’s how to overcome this common issue.
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- Lauren Geall
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Mental Health
“I can’t remember who I was before”: 3 women on how the pandemic has changed their outlook on life
Three women reflect on the changes in their life since Covid-19.
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- Amy Beecham
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Sleep
An expert explains why it’s so much harder to wake up when it’s dark outside
We asked a sleep expert to give us the facts.
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- Lauren Geall
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9 signs you might be a highly sensitive person (and what that actually means)
Do you find bright lights overwhelming or tend to ‘catch’ other people’s emotions? Read this.
Mental Health
These 4 steps will help you cope with the changing Covid-19 finish line
The goalposts may feel like they’ve moved (again), but these practices should help you to feel more stable and resilient, according to a psychologist.
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