Welcome…

When was the last time you took a

Hello!

Well, spring has well and truly sprung, and

The advice starts RIGHT HERE!

ANNA LUNDEBURG Life events, such as a global

Guide others towards their goal

Do you crave purpose and fulfilment at work? Training to be a coach could bring the change you seek – and allow you to transform the lives of others. But where do you begin, and what does it entail?

LET YOUR FRIENDSHIPS FLOURISH

Reach out to people – maybe there’s a

NEW FROM KATIE PIPER A Little Bit of Faith

CAN TAKE YOU A LONG WAY

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

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No one knew the huge impact Harry Potter would have on our lives… and I think that was the beauty of it

She found fame as one of the young cast of the Harry Potter movies, but now Bonnie Wright is devoting her energy to climate activism. As she prepares to release her debut book on sustainability, she shares how she manages her eco anxiety, and why she’s happier now with a career behind the camera

Mind

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

REDEFINING success

As the landscape of our working lives changes beyond recognition, challenging our preconceptions of what’s necessary to ‘get on’ in life, it’s time to take a fresh look at what it means to truly prosper

Trigger point

Coaching in action

How did you sleep?

Lightbulb moments

Coping with agoraphobia

Your mental wellbeing toolkit

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TAME YOUR FEAR

When you can see the thing that scares you in a new light, you can unlock courage and release fear, says broadcaster and life coach Andrea McLean

Own your story, claim your power

Put doubts behind you and commit words to paper to discover your truth – in doing so, you’ll be able to access your inner strengths, says Jackee Holder

Q&A

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

7 affirmations for sensitive people

Having feelings is not a flaw – Mel Collins discovers how to embrace empathy and make sensitivity a super strength

A moment of calm

GINKGO Take a chance on

Prepare to succeed

Our round-up of brilliant books to help you find focus and fulfilment

3 of the best to LOOK AFTER YOUR BRAIN

A healthy mind is the foundation for finding focus

Bring the outside in

Tap into your creativity and create a natural setting where ideas can flourish

ORGANISE YOURSELF TO WORK BETTER

Clear the mental clutter and allow your mind to focus with these handy helpers

LOOK AFTER YOUR BODY

Mental and physical health go hand in hand, so care for yourself and let your mind thrive

DRINK UP

Stay hydrated and on track with these delicious drinks

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FIND YOUR FOCUS feel fulfilled !

The pandemic has changed the way we work, and not always for the better. If you’re struggling to find your focus in this brave new world, come with Psychologies editor, Sally Saunders, on a journey, to discover how to tune in and make your work more meaningful and more enjoyable than ever

What ’s really driving you?

FOCUSED ON…busyness? My story of spending hours being

Not more work, better work

I decided to write this dossier a few

WHY FINDING FOCUS MATTERS

Since the dawn of time, human beings have

Creating the right setting

So how do we improve our focus and give ourselves the chance to do more meaningful work? Alicia Navarro, founder of FLOWN, shares her ideas on how you can find fulfilment…

WHAT WILL HELP YOU FIND YOUR FOCUS?

If you’ve had enough of feeling fragmented, take our test to find out what will help you gain more clarity

What is your personal key to more focus?

IF YOU SCORED MAINLY ♥ Consciousness It’s not

A new work-life balance?

After some very interesting conversations with our experts,

psychologies FOCUS AND PRODUCTIVITY HEROES

Get the setting and your surroundings right and you can dive into deep work, set your creativity free, and find your sense of fulfilment

Heart

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

WHEN DIFFICULT PEOPLE BECOME OUR BEST TEACHERS...

Can difficult people teach us anything? Are they best tolerated or, if possible, avoided? Or can they actually help us learn more than we realise about ourselves? Mark Westmoquette investigates

FIVE PRACTICES TO HELP YOU DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

1Set an intention to see

Don’t MIND THE GAP

When you form a friendship that’s based on mutual interests and shared values, age becomes just a number, opening you to the potential of new experiences and a fresh perspective, writes Caroline Butterwick

Body

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

MINDFUL WELLNESS

Our Acting Wellness Director, Elizabeth Bennett, shares new research, strategies and wisdom on all aspects of wellbeing, from activity and nourishment to meditation and conscious beauty

Sleep well

Sleep SOS Sometimes it’s hard to know how

Move well

Brand we love: BAM BAM’s entire activewear range

Look well, naturally

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH… PEPTIDES? Peptides are amino

POWERFUL PURPLE BROCCOLI

Good mood food

THAT GUT FEELING

Boosting the health of your gut is one of the most effective ways of enhancing your overall health and wellness – and that includes your mental wellbeing, too

Boost your gut-brain bond

There are many factors thought to contribute to our gut and brain health, and the good news is that there are some simple things that can have a really positive impact on both. Here, expert Cara Wheatley-McGrain shares her top tips…

GOODNESS guaranteed!

Pretty-up your plate with these colourful, nutrient-rich, plant-based bowls of loveliness, from cookery blogger Niki Webster’s new book, Rainbow Bowls

Soul

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

Learning to surf another wave

When you’re caught in the snakes and ladders of learning, it’s in the getting back up where growth begins, writes psychotherapist and

How can I learn to net work with confidence?

WORK IN PROGRESS

And breathe…

Breathing is one of the most intuitive things we do, yet our breath has the potential for so much more than simply oxygenating our bodies. Yasmina Floyer discovers how to unlock its power

How to be happier

Emma Hepburn, aka The Psychology Mum, shares how to bring more bliss into your life