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Be a hero in your own life

We explore heroes and inspiration in this issue. ‘Ultimately

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The Fix

Thought-provoking culture, creative ideas, insightful science and inspiring gifts

No time like the present

After hearing some devastating news, Harriet Minter considers how to make the most of the here and now with the people she loves

Keira Knightley”It can make a big difference if girls see stories about extraordinary women”

Award-winning actress Keira Knightley talks about fearlessness, feminism, her passion for history – and new film The Aftermath

The Words

Spring, a time of cherry blossoms and endless possibilities, which is also true of books but, just in case you don’t have time to read them all, we’ve picked a few we think you’ll love

Small steps to creative courage

Vanessa King of Action for Happiness, author of 10 Keys To Happier Living, recommends Creative Confidence: Unleashing The Creative Potential In All Of Us by Tom and David Kelley

HOW TO … Succeed and be content

International bestselling author, Buddhist monk and teacher Haemin Sunim shares his observations on living a fulfilling life

Welcome to the family

When Barbara Meakin* fell in love with a widower who had a daughter, she thought she was walking into a fairy tale. Instead, she found herself embarking on the emotional journey of her life

” I like to walk in the footsteps of people who did the impossible “

Physicist and environmentalist Melanie Windridge summited Everest to show how science fuels adventure

Coach yourself to greater wellbeing

Do you wish you felt healthier? Maybe you have a health issue that requires a new way of living and you aren’t sure how to manage the adjustment… Coach Beverly Landais helps a dispirited reader find the motivation to create a healthier lifestyle

The wheel of life

Cut out this page and put it somewhere visible. Use the wheel of life, a classic coaching tool, to put your wellbeing into the spotlight. The wheel allows you to focus on improving one segment of your life at a time, while giving you an overall picture of all the parts that comprise a happy life

good thoughts

”Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if

Conscientious objector

Since her days as a school prefect, Heidi Scrimgeour had prided herself on her diligence – until she started to feel taken for granted. Was it time to reform?

Natural fatigue fighters

Boost your energy levels and feel rejuvenated in time for spring with these holistic helpers

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Rose McGowan

The activist, author and former actress shares what matters most to her in life and what it really means to be brave

Reclaim your body and your life

In our column and podcast series, Professor Sarah Niblock, CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, explores real-life challenges that affect us all. Here, she discusses the psychological effects of sexual assault, and how talking to a therapist can empower survivors and help their recovery

ASK THE EXPERT…

Erene Hadjiioannou is an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor who specialises in helping survivors of sexual abuse

good thoughts

”Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you

” It’s hard to keep the peace with my rude teenager”

Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you

To heaven and back

People who have had a near-death experience say it changed their lives for the better. Can virtual reality allow us all to share that insight? Jini Reddy investigates

Join Ollie’s army!

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

Talking to the boss

Karla Newbey learns that she can no longer hide from her past if she truly wants sexual fulfilment and an orgasmic life

” A bad apple at work is ruining the dynamic”

Our award-winning coach, Kim Morgan, speaks to a disheartened manager dealing with conflict in her workplace

Hurry up and wait

In a life-changing, year-long experiment, Suzy Walker acknowledges her ‘stop the world I want to get off’ state, and seeks a less hectic, calmer pace of life. She begins with that pesky smartphone glued to her hand!

The last word on… Being happier in a job you don’t love

Try these simple yet proactive steps to help create a more meaningful working environment, says Oliver Burkeman

Ease up

DO YOU DREAM OF A SIMPLER, organised, less chaotic

A simpler, clearer, easier life

Why do our lives feel so overwhelming? Why do we procrastinate all the time? Anita Chaudhuri explores the latest psychological insights to find simple, practical tools for a more streamlined life. It’s easier than you think to give your world a shake-up this spring!

Slow down and feel happier WITH OUR FREE COACHING COURSE

Join Psychologies’ supportive subscriber community, the Life Leap Club, to access 16 free coaching programmes and be part of a kind and uplifting online tribe. You can even create your own face-to-face group, explains Editor-in-Chief Suzy Walker

”I’m present at home, my health is great and my business is growing”

A few simple strategies at home and work helped businesswoman Claire Hurst achieve the order and calm she needed

What stops you from simplifying your life?

If you’re drawn to a smoother way of living, but still feel overwhelmed, take our test to find out what type of thinking is causing your bumpy, disordered reality

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#360me

”Write it on your heart that every day is the best

The plan

Every month, the #360me team will be sharing our baby-steps approach to leading a healthier, happier life – expert-endorsed and real-life approved

Woman to woman

Rebels and peacemakers; wanderers and homebodies… Eminé Kali Rushton ponders the blissfully blurred feminine path, with its choice to be either, or and both at once

Waste not, want not

From ‘compleating’ to food sharing and meal rescuing, Ellen Tout tries a few non-wasteful food approaches and finds a little goes a long way

How to keep your bones healthy

Each month, women’s wellbeing expert Henrietta Norton discusses an area of women’s health and offers her perspective and advice. Here, she looks at ways to reduce the risk of osteoporosis as you enter the menopause

You talking to me?

When you nourish yourself, it’s important to listen to the wisdom of your body, rather than the emotional response of your mind. In the Mindful Health Club this month, Ali Roff helps us develop the habit of intuitive eating through mindfulness to stop the mixed messages that lead us down an unhealthy path

A tribute to tea

Whether you prefer milk or black, with sugar or without, Eve Kalinik raises a cup to the nation’s favourite drink

The Retreat

”Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that

Discover your inner Greek goddess

Two women seek rejuvenation and serenity on the magical Greek island of Santorini and the Peloponnese peninsula

Escape to witch mountain

Mother and daughter seal their bond in the presence of medicine women and Stone Men on the mystical peaks of South Tyrol in northern Italy, writes Vee Sey

Add a splash of colour

Treat rooms like recipes, with vivid elements coming together with love for a soulful result

Colour cupboard

Just like in a kitchen cupboard, there are essential

How to embrace uncertainty

Be courageous, leap into the unknown and transform your life

Take a plunge into the blue with PADI

Uncover a like-minded community of diving buddies whose love of adventure – and protecting the ocean – create a common bond

Pasta fantastica!

Trying to be healthy and avoiding pasta? You don’t have to! New book Skinny Pasta is full of lighter interpretations of classic dishes that everyone can enjoy

Buon appetito!

Italy and pasta are synonymous and pasta is so versatile: