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CONTRIBUTORS

Meet three of the people who have taken part in the creation of this issue of Psychologies

A new plan

All change starts with awareness. It helps us to stop

Viewpoint

Let us know what you think of the magazine and,each month,we’ll publish the best letters

I’d like to thank…

Iveryone who’s supported me since my parkinson’s diagnosis

The Fix

Did you play that childhood game when you spin the

“Agree to disagree?”

Whether it is over politics,beliefs or relationships,not everyone has to agree all the time,says Harriet Minter. She urges us to embrace and respect other people’s opinions,whether they reflect our own or not

You can be free of addiction

In his new column,therapist John McKeown,founder of Ibiza Calm residential rehabilitation centre,helps a reader deal with her dependence on prescription drugs

Join us!

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

The words

In this month’s How To Write A Novel, it’s all about connecting mood and setting, and making them leap out of the page, plus follow in Lucy Atkins’s footsteps and become a published author with our £5,000 ebook deal!

Stockists

Find out where to buy the products featured in this month’s issue

Digitaldecluttering

This month, Vanessa King of Action for Happiness and author of 10 Keys To Happier Living, recommends The Future Of Happiness by Amy Blankson

HOW TO Win back time h2@In this fast-paced modern world where we try to have it all,many of us are becoming time-poor.Trainer David Stiernholm offers advice on how to work smarter,not harder

HOW TO Win back time h2@In this fast-paced modern world

How to slow down

Just got back from holiday and want to keep the laid-back vibe? Oliver Burkeman tells us how to slow down,even when it feels as if you can’t spare the time

Straight in at the deep end

Most of us take skills such as being able to swim for granted,but Kate Saines was scared of the water as a child and avoided lessons. Now approaching 40,she discovers that learning one new thing can open up a plethora of possibilities

Overcoming your fears

Cat Williams,counsellor,coach and author of ‘Stay Calm And Content: No Matter What Life Throws At You’ (AuthorHouse,£2.99),shares tips on how to face your fears and get past them

Robert Webb

The comedy writer and actor talks about masculinity,mental health and the inspiration behind his memoir How Not To Be A Boy

Spending time,not money

Many of us say we want to live a less materialistic life,where we prioritise relationships and time over things. So why is it so hard to achieve? Celia Jarvis finds out

“The sea brings me tranquillity”

Being close to the sea was a constant theme of Angela Noverraz’s childhood,so when she discovered this 1960s house,she knew it was a place to call home

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“I need to move forward in my life”

Our award-winning coach,Kim Morgan,helps a woman going through a huge life transition to accept and navigate the changes ahead

LOVE An expert guide

Helen Fisher is a biological anthropologist specialising in the science of romantic partnerships. Her books and TEDx talks have been read and watched by millions. John Barton asks the burning questions…

Footwear fit for your life

Just because there’s a chill in the air doesn’t mean you have to hibernate – these boots were made for walking!

Do you need a therapist?

Our psychotherapy service helps you match up with your ideal therapist – to support you through life’s ups and downs,and teach you to be your best self

No such thing as PERFECT

Are you a perfectionist at work? If so,it will be harming you personally and professionally,writes Hannah Davies

Bonding exercise

How do you feel about your goal? Connecting with it in a positive way, and believing that you can achieve it, could be the difference between make or break. Practise this meditation to create a strong relationship between you and your dream…

The change makers

Three women with three very different goals reveal how they began to make them happen…

We need your help

We are working on an exciting and revolutionary project – building a new Psychologies community – and we need your input for maximum impact

What life upgrade do you need to install right now?

Are you living your second-best life? Identifying the key changes you need to make right now can bring you closer to fulfilling your potential

MONTH 9: Setting the right scene

Award-winning novelist Lucy Atkins explains why the location of your novel is a crucial platform from which your plot and characters can grow

“People want to see women and stories that reflect complex female characters”

From breaking the mould in existential comedy The Square,to starring in two of the most disturbing and gripping TV series of 2017,Elisabeth Moss is having quite a year. She talks about confidence,selfdoubt and the embarrassment of sex scenes

5 steps to making your dreams come true

We’re three-quarters of the way through the year,so

#360me

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#360me The plan

Every month, the #360me team will be sharing our baby-steps

body

Enjoy our suggestions to help you maintain a healthy body

spirit

‘Before getting out of bed, bring your hands to your

mind

This month’s food for thought… Tell us how you get on by using #360me

gut

Nurture your gut health for an overall feeling of wellbeing

CHICKEN BROTH WITH CHICKEN AND ALMOND MEAL MATZOH BALLS

As a child, I would devour matzoh ball soup in winter, writes Carla Oates in ‘The Beauty Chef’ (Hardie Grant, £25). It is comforting, simple and great for when you are feeling under the weather. Here is her gluten-free version…

How can I calm my reactive skin?

Master herbalist and Ayurveda expert, Sebastian Pole, shares his advice for treating inflamed skin

Q+A Stephen Price

The trailblazing health advocate and fitness professional meets Nutrition Editor Eve Kalinik – and shares his reassuringly down-to-earth wellness advice, from which we can all benefit

The Real Natural beauty + wellness edit 2017

Psychologies Wellness Director Eminé Rushton introduces the best natural products on the planet, as chosen by our panel of 23 industry insiders

Q How can I manage my IBS?

Each month, leading integrative health expert Dr Andrew Weil gives his definitive answer to a medical question

All about the avo

Can we really have too much of a good thing? Nutrition Editor Eve Kalinik looks at the health benefits of the latest foodie crush

Activate body and mind

Where can you go to experience physical thrills with psychological benefits? Here’s our round-up of the best invigorating breaks, to restore your mojo, challenge your strength and exhilarate your spirit

The Retreat

P108 The Words The magical escape of fiction / p112

Reading rooms

What could be better than a comfy chair to curl up in, a cosy room and somewhere to store your favourite reads? Books can tell so much about a home and its owner…

Nourish and nurture

As summer starts to wind down and we head towards autumn, the Weleda gardeners continue their harvests, nurturing the soil in readiness for the coming season. Meanwhile, Paul Rushton is enjoying the fruits of his labours…

For the love of baking

Packed with enchanting images, inspiration and accessible creations, Soulful Baker is a beautiful book with an emotional tale behind it

Bake Off is back

With the return of GBBO, albeit in a very different