Here are five tips to help you feel fulfilled by Anamaya clinical psychotherapist, Jim O’Connor 28 MAY 2015 by Psychologies 1. Start at the very beginning. The journey to fulfilment begins the moment you intend to learn how to lead a fulfilling life – what I call the fulfilment intention. The most fundamental motivation of […]

Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on your challenges and problems 27 MAY 2015 by Psychologies My friend who, until recently, was the last single person in my friendship group, has just started dating someone, which makes me, more or less, the only single person I know now. She suggested that I […]

What makes a person unfaithful? And does infidelity always wreck a marriage? Writer Wendy Plump has experienced both sides – as the betrayer and the betrayed – and has learned some surprising lessons. 19 FEBRUARY 2013 by Psychologies I first met Steven on vacation, on a marina dock down in South Carolina, fresh off a […]

Our sex expert Esther Perel has taken TED by storm once again with her brilliantly challenging talk on ‘rethinking infidelity: a talk for anyone who has ever loved’ 22 MAY 2015 by Psychologies Do people who are happy in a relationship cheat? Why do people cheat? Why does infidelity in a digital age feel like […]

We try out a therapy, treatment or specialist retreat in a bid to solve an ongoing health issue – here Eminé Ali Rushton tackles eczema 23 MAY 2015 by Eminé Ali Rushton ‘I had eczema as a child, but overcame it with dietary changes. In adulthood, I’m still prone to random flare-ups during periods of […]

Worried about how you and your partner will get on during your holiday? Don’t let stress, arguments and a lack of connection rain on your well-deserved summer break. Annie Kaszina shares her tips on making your summer break a romantic success 25 MAY 2015 by Psychologies We’ve all been there… you’re both running on empty, […]

Everyone feels a little down in the dumps now and then. But sadness and withdrawal can become crippling, putting you at risk for a number of serious conditions and consequences, including suicide. Depression symptoms aren’t always as obvious as frequent crying and overwhelming despair. “Oftentimes the changes are subtle, and the person may not notice, […]

Here’s how to give your partner the emotional support they need 22 MAY 2015 by Psychologies Quitting smoking can be an emotional time for your partner. Here are 10 ways you can provide the support they need to overcome their cigarette cravings. The urge to smoke can be powerful – when people quit, they find […]

ChildLine reported a 200% increase in requests for help since 2012, with teens desperately seeking solutions for anxiety, exam pressure and problems with teachers. As exam pressures mount, journalist Claire Eastham writes about how stress at school can affect your life and how we can help our children to navigate challenges 20 MAY 2015 by […]

There are three steps to encouraging your child – competence, connection and choice, says Ilona Boniwell 20 MAY 2015 by Psychologies Whenever I talk to a parent, the same theme emerges again and again: ‘My son/daughter is just not motivated to study/work/do anything. What can I possibly do?’ Motivation is a peculiar little animal of […]