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

What’s new • And what’s coming next

Your Letters • On heroes, holidays and hot nights

The reality of the ‘holiday flu’ findings • Just been reading on our news pages that ‘leisure sickness’ is real? Meet its latest victim...

‘We’re battery-farmed humans!’ • It’s time for a revolution in the workplace, if not for us then for our daughters, says Anna Whitehouse

‘I can still have the life I crave’ • Jill is drowning under the weight of other people’s opinions and expectations, until she discovers what is really fuelling her conviction

WHY YOUR SISTER shapes who you are • We both love swimming in the sea, cuddling cats, and country walks. We have in-jokes that make us both laugh uncontrollably, much to the bemusement of everyone else in the room. In some ways, now in our thirties, living several hours apart and with huge variation in everything from our lifestyles to world-views, my sister and I have grown into very different people. But it still amazes me how much we have in common, from values and insecurities to our quirky mannerisms and the way we giggle.

What’s the deal with ‘MONEY DYSMORPHIA’? • Have you ever found yourself doomscrolling through your socials late at night, then looking around your home in disgust, or mentally badmouthing your holiday plans, your car, your wardrobe...? You aren’t alone. The pressure we face to ‘keep up with the Joneses’ can lead to our perception of financial reality becoming skewed, resulting in intense feelings of anxiety, guilt and stress about spending and saving

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READY, STEADY, rest! • So often we wish for more hours in the day, because having more hours would mean more time spent getting things done, and it’s all productivity, right? But while you probably feel you need to get your foot back down hard on that pedal to meet September head on, what if I told you what you actually need to do to enhance your productivity is to… Do absolutely nothing.

SAY IT before you swallow it • If you’ve ever bitten your tongue in a meeting with your useless boss, laughed off another passive-aggressive comment from your mother-in-law, or been up until 3am rehashing what you ‘should’ have said to both of them, you’re not alone. Most of us were never taught how to handle conflict directly. We were taught to be nice. To smooth things over. To keep the peace, even if it felt ‘off’.

Rehabilitating the BLACK SHEEP • You wouldn’t quit a show or book because the character hit a low point. You’d lean in to see how they rise. Treat your story the same way. Be curious about your next chapter. You are all of it; story, audience, director, and star.

A salve for the soul • Take your notebook on a creative journey, as we unleash the power of poetry

Your mood-booster masterclass • Understanding and accepting our emotions is the first step to feeling calm, confident and empowered again, writes Stephanie Fitzgerald

Let’s be honest,...