Welcome!

‘I wonder what photos I’ll take this year!’

Freeze! Hypnosis beats the heat of menopause

Sessions cut hot flushes by half — offering a safe hormone- and drug-free option

Pucker up!

First kiss: Turns out we’ve been smooching longer

Hidden workforce waiting in the wings

New report says remote and hybrid roles could unlock employment for millions

Anew view on instant calm

STRESS? JUST ADD ART Viewing art in galleries

Must read

Room 706 by Ellie Levenson (£16.99, Headline). Nobody

The ‘Sunday Scaries’ are real!

Researchers find elevated stress hormone in people who dread Mondays — even retirees.

Dropping unachievable goals ‘boosts wellbeing ’

New study shows abandoning resolutions isn’t failure — it restores purpose and reduces stress

Nourishing broccoli soup

Green, clean and ready in 10

It’s not about cash, it’s culture

We’re put off attending opera due to low levels of ‘cultural capital’

End in sight for fillings?

New gel that grows back enamel developed in UK

Homeless given access to banking

Scheme will remove need for people to have fixed address in order to open a bank account

Book: Julia’s tips to help us live more creatively, each and every day

There are few more influential creative works than

Menopause on the brain?

Menopause causes huge hormonal shifts and until recently

Supplement puzzle

Do natural remedies really help us beat the blues?

Good deeds? Don’t tell!

Keep quiet and carry on POSTING REDUCES BOOST

Ground rules for a happier home

I loved the ‘Sex and Housework ’ article

Expert comment: How to reduce January stress by moving your body

F itness and wellness expert Georgie Spurling shares

The Science of Wellbeing: Forget willpower, try tapping into this inbuilt superpower for greater health

Each month, Ali Roff Farrar explores the deep and mysterious realms of psychology and neuroscience, to help us understand and reach greater levels of wellbeing in body and mind

CLEAR THE emotional clutter

‘Emotional clutter is the accumulation of unprocessed, unresolved,

Transform lives – become an Ollie Coach!

Become an inspirational force in children’s emotional wellbeing

Wintering: SCANDI STYLE

‘Winter was simply a fact of life, a

PUT THESE FIVE SCANDINAVIAN MAXIMS INTO PRACTICE

‘By staying engaged with life, you counteract that

YOU REALLY NEED THIS JANUARY…

‘When you’re rested, you feel steadier, more inspired,

WHEN JEALOUSY GOES TOO FAR

‘Shame makes it harder to ask for help,

Head in the CLOUDS?

As the old adage goes, you can’t solve

Hello!

Looking for the perfect way to sprinkle a

OTHER PEOPLE’S STRESS... isn’t yours to carry

‘Ask yourself: What do I need to feel

Your confidence renewal plan

As the pressure to ‘ begin again’ reaches its peak, many of us feel anything but ready. Sally Saunders discovers why confidence dips —and how small acts can help us rise again.

The moment my confidence ran out

How a grey winter morning taught me that confidence isn’t lost, it’s spent — and that means I can replenish it again

At home in my body

What happens to confidence when the physical reality you’ve lived in your entire existence begins to change?

The courage to fail and then begin again

Why confidence isn’t about never falling — it’s about trusting yourself to rise again.

The comparison trap

How to stop measuring your worth by someone else’s life edit

Being on my own side

In a world that urges constant reinvention, real confidence might just be the art of backing yourself again.

What’s your secret confidence saboteur?

CONFIDENCE RENEWAL PLAN

HERBAL WISDOM

to help you enjoy a calmer, brighter new year

Don’t fear the D-WORD

While most of us associate this month with fresh starts — new routines, dry spells, gym sign-ups — those who work in the relationship world call it something far more sobering: divorce month. And for good reason.

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Meet the Experts

GETTING STARTED

What we need to know to start something new.

Psychologies

Meet the Experts

MOVING FROM GUILT TO GRACE

How many times a day do you hear yourself saying sorr y? ‘Sorry, could I just…?’ ‘Sorry, I can’t make it tonight.’ ‘Sorry, I’m not free.’ We apologise for taking up space, for saying no, for changing our minds, even for wanting something different. Sometimes it just slips out before you’ve even had time to check if it belongs there.

TOUGH KIDS FOR TOUGH TIMES

As parents and caregivers, it is our instinct to protect our children from harm. When they are very small, we teach them what not to touch, we scoop them up before they fall, we hold their hands when they balance on high walls. The instinct to keep our children from feeling hurt never leaves us, so when they are older and come to us with emotional turmoil, it is only natural that our initial urge is to make the bad thing go away. But what if this ref lex is doing more harm than good when it comes to teaching our young people how be become more resilient?

HARMONY at home

We Wspend weeks preparing our homes for Christmas…but does anyone prepare for when it’s over? You know the feeling: the decorations have come down, the mince pies have been eaten, but your home doesn’t feel like it’s supporting you into the new year. I believe this is because our homes hold energetic residue.

PEACE, CLOUDS AND COLD WATER

Hello Psychologies, I took this photo after an

Lipstick and Liberation!

Greta Solomon’s feature The psychological power of a

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We want to know what you think, how you feel, and what you’ve seen!

Doing NYE my way!

From snacking on M&S canapés to crying with a film and comfy PJs, end the year how you want — no FOMO required!

‘Losing our minds, coming to our senses.’

The ‘nation’s therapist’ reflects on emotional labour, self-awareness, and unfinished selves.

Inventing a new way to understand ourselves

Kim’s client Alice reveals her artistic side — and the ‘new language’ she has created to help her make sense of her beautiful brain.

Your inner cast of characters

We all have different ‘parts’ inside us: voices

Redefining success

WORDS OF WISDOM “I wanted a perfect ending.

THE BALLET OF BECOMING:

Gracefully navigating life’s pitfalls

Slow down, let yourself breathe

Jackee Holder shows how taking your time while writing helps you cultivate presence, reflection, and a more mindful connection.

Resetting the mind, rekindling the light

A decision to mute reality is not sticking your head in the sand, but an act of self-care, writes Caro Giles.

OFF TO A GOOD START

Finding warmth in the depths of winter

Janette Manrara

The Strictly dancer feared losing her identity and career by having a baby – but says it’s brought her unexpected personal and professional fulfilment.