I’ve always felt different to others – now I know lots of people feel this way

Welcome…

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SARAH BOSTOCK ‘When we dip in energy, it’s

In the mood

Thought-provoking culture, insightful science and inspirational snippets to bring you up to date on all things uplifting, hopeful and happy-making

Viewpoint

Send your letters of gratitude and tell us what you loved reading in the magazine to letters@psychologies.co.uk

Rewriting the love story

Why are we still so sold on sacrifice, asks Harriet Minter

Mind

Inspiration to boost your happiness and confidence, plus simple steps to overcome anxiety and stress

Are you all out of oomph?

When your get-up-and-go has got up and gone, lean in and listen to your body and mind, writes Stephanie Fitzgerald

Career crossroads

In their first session together, the award-winning coach Kim Morgan listens with care and tries to tailor her approach, to help a client pick the right path

Work it out

Decisions, decisions! Ask yourself these questions to help

LET GO and move FORWARD

Learn to explore the feelings that fuel your fury, and let true healing take hold, writes Emma Cooling

Think yourself to success

(and banish negative self-talk)

Walk with wonder

Next time you pick up the pen, step outside and find your flow, writes Jackee Holder

CONNECT WITH nature

As spring starts to slowly unfurl, find your place – and boost your wellbeing – in the natural world, writes Caroline Butterwick

Assessing your relationship with nature

“ You have to plan and make time

Celebrating the seasons

The golden yellow of the first daffodils shooting

Connecting with others

Let time spent in nature become a gateway to new experiences, treasured moments, and more meaningful human connection

9 ways to connect with nature

There are so many ways to be at one with nature – here are just a few. It’s worth thinking back to what nature means to you, to find those that will resonate most…

WHAT DOES GREEN TIME BRING TO YOUR LIFE?

It’s not just plants that grow in green spaces – take our test to find out what time spent in nature means to you

How does being in nature make you feel?

IF YOU SCORED MAINLY ♥ Inspired When you’re

Heart

How to connect more meaningfully and enjoy loving relationships with our partners, children, parents and friends

Fragments of self

Coming up for air

HAVE WE LOST THE ART OF CONVERSATION?

Let’s stop mirroring the one-way traffic of texts, voice-notes and social media stories, and communicate collaboratively, writes Emma Reed

Q&A

Our agony aunt, Dr Martha, offers a different perspective on your problems

April showers of love!

As we ease ever more into the freshness of spring, April brings with it the official Lover’s Day. Celebrated on 23 April – some believe it’s origins are founded in St George’s Day – it’s an opportunity to acknowledge your significant other and let them know how much they mean to you. It’s also a chance to remember how amazing you are, and what you mean to yourself. Self-care is the foundation of happiness and contentment, and something we should all prioritise, regardless of our current relationship status

Join Ollie’s army

Ever wanted to make a difference and train to become acoach? With the Ollie School, you could be changing lives before you know it

Body

Improve your physical wellbeing with gentle activity, better sleep, optimum nutrition and natural beauty

MINDFUL WELLNESS

Psychologies wellness director – mindfulness expert and yoga teacher Ali Roff Farrar – shares advice, ideas, and the latest research on everything from nutrition and skincare to mental wellbeing

TREND VS FADS

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

How to age positively

With stronger conviction and greater connections, it’s high time we embraced growing older, writes Yasmina Floyer

CAKE IN THE HOUSE

Put the cherry on top of teatime with a plant-based bake!

Soul

Discover ways to make your soul sing… with creativity, nature, finding your purpose in life and at work, travel and spirituality

Make the journey the destination

Feed the soul, savour each experience, and take your travels at a slower pace…

Calm waters

Reconnect with your wild side this spring, and harness the invigorating powers of swimming outdoors…

TRUE COLOURS

In this month’s column, musician James Sills encourages you to embrace and celebrate your own unique voice

Trust your intuition

Let go of logic and listen to your body, to tap into your true sense of purpose, writes Briana Pegado

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

Top Santé is the leading health magazine for

The words

We’re with CS Lewis, who said, ‘You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.’ Alex Lloyd provides the inspiration…

Yours faithfully

Singer Paloma Faith on mental health, motherhood, and reinvention

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