It’s time to say no: why being a people pleaser could be affecting you and your relationships
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- Precious Adesina
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- Leah Sinclair
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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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- Amy Beecham
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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.
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- Amy Beecham
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“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If you still feel withdrawn from the world at times, you’re not alone.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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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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- Lauren Geall
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Struggling with the monotony of WFH? Here’s how to mix things up
Boredom can be surprisingly draining.
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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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“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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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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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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“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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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.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Amy Beecham
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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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This TikTok on embracing positive thinking is exactly what we need right now
New year, new mindset.
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- Leah Sinclair
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This flexible approach to building a morning routine could help you to transform your day
The SHINE method is simple and effective.
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- Lauren Geall
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Why being a highly sensitive person is actually a strength, according to a neuropsychologist
“I don’t think we should ever shame ourselves for being a certain way.”
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- Amy Beecham
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How to make your first week back at work after Christmas a lot less stressful
Back-to-work anxiety isn’t fun – here’s how to handle it.
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- Lauren Geall
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This message from a therapist beautifully sums up the power of being imperfect
You don't have to look like you "have it all together" to take up space in life.
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- Anna Brech
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22 people on the one thing they want to leave behind in 2021
We asked readers to tell us what they will be happy to wave goodbye to in 2021 and their answers were revealing.
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- Katy Harrington
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- Anna Brech
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The telltale signs of burnout you may only notice with time off this Christmas
Sometimes, it's only when you finally rest that stress finds room to surface.
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No, it’s not (just) your imagination: the pandemic has slowed down time for all of us
Unexpected stress and change make days feel longer than they are.
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- Anna Brech
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