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How to use 'self-therapy' every day and tackle six common problems
NOT so long ago, mental health was a taboo topic.There wasn’t the understanding, vocabulary or opportunity for people to talk honestly about what th
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Live like the happiest 2% and master the art of being brilliant with 7 steps
WHEN you’re juggling life’s curveballs, getting through the day without wanting to cry or hide can feel like a success.So, it’s understandable t
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How to use loud budgeting to get on top of your money
What is it about money that makes it so difficult to talk about?The cost of living crisis is still hitting the headlines, but that doesn’t mean peop
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How to raise confident and happy kids the Viking way - in 6 simple steps
WHEN author Helen Russell first moved to Denmark, she was struck by how much happier and healthier the Danes appeared to be.After her husband got a jo
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How to spot if loved one is plagued by suicidal thoughts and how to support them
WHETHER it’s a loving chat, a bottle of fizz or a shoulder to cry on, it’s comforting to know your friends are there for you through life’s ups
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The signs you’re heading for burnout at work - and 6 ways to avoid it
HAVING a sneaky cry in the toilets or snapping at your colleagues – we’ve all had days when work gets a bit much.But completely crumbling is not t
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Why spending time alone is so good for you - and 11 hacks to max out ‘me time’
WHEN it comes to our everyday lives, so often, the focus is on our relationships with other people – our kids, partner, mates, siblings, parents or
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From dancing to ear plugs - five simple ways to ward off dementia
DEMENTIA isn’t just forgetting where you left your keys.It’s a devastating group of diseases – Alzheimer’s being the most common – that robs
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I’m a psychologist - here’s how to get your boss and your kids to listen to you
FEELING like no one is listening can be crushing – not to mention when someone interrupts or dismisses you.Even worse, you might not feel able to sp
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Seven tips to get your work mojo back - for your sake, not your boss’
When your alarm goesoff for work, does it feel like Groundhog Day and you can’t be bothered?If so, you’re far from alone.Since the pandemic,
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I gave up booze for a month - the surprising things I learned about myself
WE all say we’ll cut down, but how does it feel to actually put the wine glass to one side for a month?Writer Susan Griffin decided to find out and
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From tongue scraping to saying no, here are 12 health trends to try in 2023
January is here, and chances are your New Year’s Day hangover is making you think it’s time to detox your life and overhaul your health.After week