FIONA BRENNAN, author of The Positive Habit, on why it’s so important to make the subconscious conscious……
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How One Mother Dealt With Her Teen’s School Refusal
School refusal is a growing problem for the parents of teenagers. KATIE HENDERSON tells us how her son started to mis…
Are You Being Shamed?
Or are we all complicit? EMILY HOURICAN contemplates the toxic practice of everyday shaming Shame is the Ninja shurik…
Can You Really Change the Way You Think While You Sleep?
FIONA BRENNAN, author of The Positive Habit, believes so and explains why … Can you really change the way you …
A Walk on the Wild Side: How Reconnecting With Nature Can Help Alleviate Anxiety
Writer and illustrator EMMA MITCHELL describes her ongoing depression as “the grey slug”. She reflects on…
It’s Not You It’s Me: Why It Might be Time to Break Up With Your Phone
Too much screen time not enough real time? These tools and apps can help … Most of us would put our hands up to…
How Running Saved My Life
When BELLA MACKIE‘s marriage ended she asked others what they recommended to heal the pain. Then she started ru…
Three Small Steps to Help Take Care of Your Mind
As Socrates once observed, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Yet how much time do we dedicate to the preserv…
Stay and Play: The Importance of Encouraging Girls in Sport
Encouraging girls to join a team is vital – for fun, for social connection, for exercise, for their mental heal…
Doing This One Thing Every Day Could Make You Happier
On International Day of Happiness, Beth Wood and Andy Barker explain why PRACTICING COMPASSION is essential for your …
From the Nursery to the Nursing Home: Why Reading Aloud Never Gets Old
MEGHAN COX GURDON reminds us of the power of reading aloud in this extract from The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Po…
Reflective Retreats – Pay a Visit to Yourself
KATE O’BRIEN investigates the growing number of transformational retreats and realises their finely-tuned programmes …