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Why “don’t take it so personally” is the ultimate gaslighting insult
It sows the seeds of crippling self-doubt.
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Relationships
Is your friendship “starving” to death? Here’s how to tell (and how to save it)
Yes, a good friendship often can survive long periods of inactivity – but it still needs nourishment from time to time.
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Strength
Inspired by this weekend’s race? This is the psychology behind signing up for a marathon
Should everyone take on these big fitness challenges?
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Dating
The cold hard truth about love at first sight, according to psychologists
No one believes in love at first sight until that special someone comes and steals their heart – but what do psychologists make of the romantic phenomenon?
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How to deal with “news anxiety”, according to experts
Feeling overwhelmed at the minute? Psychologists share their tips for dealing with a “sticky mind”.
Skincare
Can you think your way to clearer skin?
The emerging field of psychodermatology seems to think so.
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Life
This is why people panic buy, according to a psychologist
Confused about the sudden rush to buy petrol? Read this.
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Relationships
Have you been targeted by a social vampire? Here’s how to handle it
If you don’t know who the social vampire is in your friendship group, there’s a very high chance it’s you...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Mental Health
Why autumn has the power to make us happier than ever
It’s all to do with the psychology of change.
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Mental Health
“The vital lesson I learned after one seriously lazy weekend”
Could something this simple really be the burnout reliever we all need?
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Mental Health
Why uncertainty isn’t always a bad thing (and how to start embracing it)
Do you struggle with not knowing what’s going to happen in the future? Read this.
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- Lauren Geall
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Struggling with small talk now you’re back in the office? You’re not alone
Here’s how to feel more confident making conversation.
Life
How to use colour psychology to help you get through autumn and winter
Don’t let grey skies ruin your day.
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- Alice Porter
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Mental Health
Dark evenings getting you down? Try the Nordic trend of koselig
Forget hygge; here’s why koselig is the ultimate Nordic trend to embrace this autumn and winter.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Mental Health
How to get comfortable – really genuinely comfortable – asking for help
Do you find it difficult to accept help from others? It’s time to talk about why this might be…
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
You’re not imagining it: the hot weather really can make your anxiety worse
Here’s how to deal with it.
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- Lauren Geall
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Health
The real reason you’re so obsessed with that pumpkin spice latte
Autumn – aka pumpkin spice season – is upon us, but what is our favourite drink really doing to our brains?
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- Kayleigh Dray
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TV
The big problem with your insatiable true crime obsession
Can’t quit this gory genre? Here’s how to spot a good true crime from an exploitative AF one...
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- Daniela Elser
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How the “death of proximity” is really impacting all of our relationships
We need a new set of rules to forge meaningful connections in the real (and virtual) world.
Mental Health
How to handle the disappointment of a ‘nothing’ summer
Struggling to come to terms with the fact that September is almost here? Read this.
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- Lauren Geall
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