Psychologies

First launched in 1970, Psychologies magazine has always been about ensuring you reach your potential - focusing on what’s really important in life. Written by experts in mental health and wellbeing, Psychologies is the go-to magazine for those who want to get the perfect balance between mind and body. With thought-provoking articles that cover all aspects of life, from home and family to work and travel, Psychologies celebrates modern, confident women who want to excel in all areas of their life. Psychologies magazine is published in nine countries, including the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Russia, China, Romania and Mexico - helping thousands of women maintain a healthy mind, body and life. Written for women who want an inspiring read that gives them more than just fashion and beauty, you’ll love your digital subscription to Psychologies magazine.

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Psychologies

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The Science of Wellbeing: How to use your brain to build incredible stress resilience • Each month, Ali Roff Farrar explores the deep and mysterious realms of psychology and neuroscience to help us reach greater levels of wellbeing in body and mind...

Your Letters • On embracing beauty during difficult times

The stretch that scares me • Letting go of hustle culture taught me how to rest — but what do effort, care, and commitment look like for me now?

‘This is not about being a selfish asshole. It’s about learning to advocate for yourself.’ • If self-care feels selfish, you’re not alone. Psychologist Suzy Reading reveals why so many of us feel undeserving of rest, support and care – and how reclaiming them could change everything

The subtle art of not upsetting anyone (and why it always fails) • Kim Morgan’s client learns that avoiding difficult conversations feels safer — until it costs more than speaking up ever could

FINDING PEACE in an anxious world • Anxiety is one of the most exhausting things I have ever experienced. It doesn’t sit still in the body; it is frenetic, chaotic, snatches at your breath. When your mind isn’t flitting between multiple mental tabs ranging from genuine concerns to catastrophes that anxiety convinces you could definitely happen, your chest is tight, your heart racing, your stomach in shreds. Now, logic suggests that the fatigue that this can bring on would have us falling swiftly and deeply into sleep the minute our head hits the pillow. But all too often, it rarely does.

Stay connected when EVERYTHING IS SHIFTING • Sitting in a café with my husband, I felt the most normal I had for months. Here we were, sipping coffee and chatting while the milk frother whirred and there was the gentle clatter of crockery. We may have looked like any other couple, but I was recovering from a period of mental ill health that had disrupted our lives for a long time. Being here with someone I love reminded me of who I was, and gave me a sense of stability from doing something ‘normal’ together.

Invisible ties, UNBREAKABLE THREADS… • Before moving to England, my maternal grandfather was a tailor in Jamaica, and fashion has always been somehow woven into my life. My mum worked for The Burton Group (the famous retail company that once owned Topshop) when she was in her twenties. And before I’d even started my A-levels, I managed to get a summer job in the head office of womenswear brand Hobbs, after answering an advert in The Evening Standard newspaper.

HOW TO WEATHER emotional storms • We all have days when we wake with a heaviness we can’t quite place, and before we have even opened the curtains that feeling begins to write a story about who we are. A flash of self-doubt, a haze of worry, a dip in energy, and suddenly your mind insists this is not simply a mood but a verdict, an instant conclusion about your worth or capability. It’s...