Psychologies

The UKs best-selling mindful living magazine.

Psychologies2 min read
Welcome…
Crunching through crisp russet leaves, enjoying the long, golden sunsets; I can’t help but love this time of year. Yes, spring is uplifting, and summer, when it comes, is glorious – but autumn days have a special magic for me. Besides the beauty, it’
Psychologies1 min read
Psychologies
Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AL(01959 541444, email [email protected]) OUR TEAM Editor-in-Chief Sally SaundersChief Sub-Editor and Production Editor Karen WarrenIn the Mood and The Word
Psychologies1 min read
The Advice Starts RIGHT HERE!
‘Just five minutes exploratively but intentionally being without auditory stimulation can make a big difference,’ says psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen, on inviting silence and stillness into your life. Learn how introducing quiet time and allowing yo
Psychologies4 min read
In The Mood
Australia has the best life expectancy of wealthy English-speaking countries – but it’s not just the climate that’s the cause. A study in the British Medical Journal found that our neighbours Down Under have healthier and happier lifestyles, with low
Psychologies5 min read
Viewpoint
Firstly, in slight fan-girl mode, thank you to everyone who makes it possible for Psychologies magazine to exist and thrive, making it a highlight of my every month. I’ve been a subscriber for many years but, oddly, I now realise I have never actuall
Psychologies11 min read
"We Grow Forward, Rather Than Bounce Back
Mum guilt. It’s a relentless shadow that looms over the lives of countless mothers – myself included. In fact, it’s so prevalent it’s been given its own name. It’s no longer just guilt; it’s ‘mum’ guilt. And it can leave us questioning every decision
Psychologies2 min read
Living Large
"A great friend of mine once described authenticity as ‘having a load of different coats hanging in your closet. Each of those coats has a specific style and purpose, but they’re all yours. They might look different from each other, but you’re never
Psychologies7 min read
SILENCE IS Golden
There are any number reasons to panic once you’ve left the house. Realising you’ve left your keys at home, for one. My reason? I popped to the shops and panicked when I realised that I had left my headphones at home. The thought of doing a 10-minute
Psychologies7 min read
Small Shifts, BIG Results
What might you like to try, maybe even right now? How about putting the kettle on and picking out a nice tea? Or turning on your favourite music and dancing around your house. What about picking up a book and reading ten pages? After you’ve had a cha
Psychologies6 min read
Life After Loss
‘I’ve been pregnant four times, but I only have one child,’ read the sentence on Holly Davidson’s Instagram story, and it was as if I was seeing part of my own life reflected back at me. At the time of writing, it has been exactly a year since my hus
Psychologies4 min read
Coaching In Action Photo Finish
THE LIFE LAB Betty’s first coaching session had been emotional. She had realised that she had never grieved the loss of her beloved nan, and to avoid feeling the pain of her loss, she had shut down emotionally, hidden herself away from the world, and
Psychologies3 min read
Harvest Festival
"Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do with the contents of our journals. Do we leave them alone to become monuments to a life lived? Or do we make them living objects we engage with? As the autumn approaches, this month I want to look at the
Psychologies5 min read
Join The Rest Revolution
In recent years, my sleep routine has been a combination of Wordle, doom scrolling, disruptive nights, and groggy mornings. Exhaustion has become somewhat of a constant companion, and I usually wake with a tiny foot in my face and a head full of thou
Psychologies4 min read
Setting The Scene
Recently, I treated myself to a remote reiki session. I set the scene in my bedroom with soft lighting, candles, crystals, and a spritz of a soothing scent. Relaxing music played as I prepared to receive the uplifting energy. Sounds amazing, right? B
Psychologies3 min read
Let There Be Light
Hey, remember summer, when we had that one-week heatwave and the nights were sweaty, sticky and sleepless? If you’re anything like me, you may be relieved that cooler, darker evenings are on the way. But before you whip out the 10-tog duvet, it’s imp
Psychologies5 min read
What’s Your Personal Sleep Affirmation?
Tick the answers that most closely apply to you, then add up the symbols. Read the section, or sections, you ticked most, to find your key to better sleep 1 With good sleep, you feel less daunted by ♥ Emotional upsets ............................
Psychologies4 min read
The Lowdown On LIBIDO
Look, I’m going to be honest and cut straight to the chase here: one of the toughest parts of going through perimenopause and menopause is the loss of libido. It’s not just that it’s tricky to work out whether a dip in your sex drive is a permanent s
Psychologies3 min read
Coming Up For Air Lessons In Love
"This month, I want to write about love – romantic love. I want to talk about how hard it is to really love; to be fully authentic with another person in the knowledge that one day it could all be over. In her book All About Love (HarperCollins, £11.
Psychologies4 min read
Q&A
Q I am really torn about extra-curricular activities. My child goes swimming and has one day at the after-school club because my partner and I both have to work late – but all of his friends do so much more. I feel like I should be signing him up for
Psychologies8 min read
Quieten Your Inner Critic And Learn To Love Your Body
Every woman I know has spent some unhappy time in front of the mirror, and far too many of us view our reflections with a sense of inadequacy. One recent study by the UK Government found that 86 per cent of adults said the way they feel about their b
Psychologies8 min read
Mindful Wellness
Follow these steps from Jamie Clements, breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space… Breathwork is an incredibly powerful tool that teaches us to slow down and engage our parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the rest an
Psychologies4 min read
Dairy-free Delights!
‘Tender chunks of iodine-rich fish in a creamy sauce, topped with fluffy mash – for me, this is the ultimate comfort food. It’s also a lovely dish to serve guests – when my Canadian mother-in-law first visited, I made this to introduce her to British
Psychologies3 min read
A To Z Of Reasons To Sing (part Ii)
This month, I’m sharing the next instalment of my A to Z of reasons to sing, looking at how singing supports our physical, social and mental health… Singing is capable of conveying the full spectrum of human emotion, but perhaps none more intensely t
Psychologies5 min read
The mindful WARDROBE
When I signed up for a mindfulness course, I did not expect it to change how I got dressed. But that’s what happened. It was towards the end of the course that it struck me. The meditation practices were gradually making me aware of the mechanisms of
Psychologies2 min read
The Words
Confidence is a magical quality that so many of us crave more of, but Holly Matthews believes everyone is born with it – and can grow it. The actress turned self-development coach offers up an incredibly accessible plan for unlocking this vital trait
Psychologies3 min read
“Reading Needs A Rebrand – It’s Great For Your Mental Health”
There’s nothing Sara Cox likes better than telling a good story, be that on her BBC Radio 2 show or in the novels she writes. ‘I quite fancy myself as a bit of a raconteur, like my granddad. He loved to tell a story, and I love to tell a story on the
Psychologies2 min read
Welcome…
Crunching through crisp russet leaves, enjoying the long, golden sunsets; I can’t help but love this time of year. Yes, spring is uplifting, and summer, when it comes, is glorious – but autumn days have a special magic for me. Besides the beauty, it’
Psychologies1 min read
Psychologies
Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AL(01959 541444, email [email protected]) OUR TEAM Editor-in-Chief Sally SaundersChief Sub-Editor and Production Editor Karen WarrenIn the Mood and The Words
Psychologies1 min read
The Advice Starts RIGHT HERE!
‘Just five minutes exploratively but intentionally being without auditory stimulation can make a big difference,’ says psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen, on inviting silence and stillness into your life. Learn how introducing quiet time and allowing yo
Psychologies4 min read
In The Mood
Australia has the best life expectancy of wealthy English-speaking countries – but it’s not just the climate that’s the cause. A study in the British Medical Journal found that our neighbours Down Under have healthier and happier lifestyles, with low
Psychologies5 min read
Viewpoint
Firstly, in slight fan-girl mode, thank you to everyone who makes it possible for Psychologies magazine to exist and thrive, making it a highlight of my every month. I’ve been a subscriber for many years but, oddly, I now realise I have never actuall
Psychologies11 min read
"We Grow Forward, Rather Than Bounce Back
Mum guilt. It’s a relentless shadow that looms over the lives of countless mothers – myself included. In fact, it’s so prevalent it’s been given its own name. It’s no longer just guilt; it’s ‘mum’ guilt. And it can leave us questioning every decision
Psychologies2 min read
Living Large
"A great friend of mine once described authenticity as ‘having a load of different coats hanging in your closet. Each of those coats has a specific style and purpose, but they’re all yours. They might look different from each other, but you’re never
Psychologies7 min read
SILENCE IS Golden
There are any number reasons to panic once you’ve left the house. Realising you’ve left your keys at home, for one. My reason? I popped to the shops and panicked when I realised that I had left my headphones at home. The thought of doing a 10-minute
Psychologies7 min read
Small Shifts, BIG Results
What might you like to try, maybe even right now? How about putting the kettle on and picking out a nice tea? Or turning on your favourite music and dancing around your house. What about picking up a book and reading ten pages? After you’ve had a cha
Psychologies4 min read
Coaching In Action Photo Finish
THE LIFE LAB Betty’s first coaching session had been emotional. She had realised that she had never grieved the loss of her beloved nan, and to avoid feeling the pain of her loss, she had shut down emotionally, hidden herself away from the world, and
Psychologies5 min read
Life After Loss
‘I’ve been pregnant four times, but I only have one child,’ read the sentence on Holly Davidson’s Instagram story, and it was as if I was seeing part of my own life reflected back at me. At the time of writing, it has been exactly a year since my hus
Psychologies3 min read
Harvest Festival
"Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do with the contents of our journals. Do we leave them alone to become monuments to a life lived? Or do we make them living objects we engage with? As the autumn approaches, this month I want to look at the
Psychologies5 min read
Join The Rest Revolution
In recent years, my sleep routine has been a combination of Wordle, doom scrolling, disruptive nights, and groggy mornings. Exhaustion has become somewhat of a constant companion, and I usually wake with a tiny foot in my face and a head full of thou
Psychologies4 min read
Setting The Scene
Recently, I treated myself to a remote reiki session. I set the scene in my bedroom with soft lighting, candles, crystals, and a spritz of a soothing scent. Relaxing music played as I prepared to receive the uplifting energy. Sounds amazing, right? B
Psychologies3 min read
Let There Be Light
Hey, remember summer, when we had that one-week heatwave and the nights were sweaty, sticky and sleepless? If you’re anything like me, you may be relieved that cooler, darker evenings are on the way. But before you whip out the 10-tog duvet, it’s imp
Psychologies5 min read
What’s Your Personal Sleep Affirmation?
Tick the answers that most closely apply to you, then add up the symbols. Read the section, or sections, you ticked most, to find your key to better sleep 1 With good sleep, you feel less daunted by ♥ Emotional upsets ............................ □◆
Psychologies4 min read
The Lowdown On LIBIDO
Look, I’m going to be honest and cut straight to the chase here: one of the toughest parts of going through perimenopause and menopause is the loss of libido. It’s not just that it’s tricky to work out whether a dip in your sex drive is a permanent s
Psychologies3 min read
Coming Up For Air Lessons In Love
"This month, I want to write about love – romantic love. I want to talk about how hard it is to really love; to be fully authentic with another person in the knowledge that one day it could all be over. In her book All About Love (HarperCollins, £11.
Psychologies4 min read
Q&A
Q I am really torn about extra-curricular activities. My child goes swimming and has one day at the after-school club because my partner and I both have to work late – but all of his friends do so much more. I feel like I should be signing him up for
Psychologies8 min read
Mindful Wellness
Follow these steps from Jamie Clements, breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space… Breathwork is an incredibly powerful tool that teaches us to slow down and engage our parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the rest and
Psychologies8 min read
Quieten Your Inner Critic And Learn To Love Your Body
Every woman I know has spent some unhappy time in front of the mirror, and far too many of us view our reflections with a sense of inadequacy. One recent study by the UK Government found that 86 per cent of adults said the way they feel about their b
Psychologies4 min read
Dairy-free Delights!
‘Tender chunks of iodine-rich fish in a creamy sauce, topped with fluffy mash – for me, this is the ultimate comfort food. It’s also a lovely dish to serve guests – when my Canadian mother-in-law first visited, I made this to introduce her to British
Psychologies5 min read
The mindful WARDROBE
When I signed up for a mindfulness course, I did not expect it to change how I got dressed. But that’s what happened. It was towards the end of the course that it struck me. The meditation practices were gradually making me aware of the mechanisms of
Psychologies3 min read
A To Z Of Reasons To Sing (part Ii)
This month, I’m sharing the next instalment of my A to Z of reasons to sing, looking at how singing supports our physical, social and mental health… Singing is capable of conveying the full spectrum of human emotion, but perhaps none more intensely t
Psychologies2 min read
The Words
Confidence is a magical quality that so many of us crave more of, but Holly Matthews believes everyone is born with it – and can grow it. The actress turned self-development coach offers up an incredibly accessible plan for unlocking this vital trait
Psychologies3 min read
“Reading Needs A Rebrand – It’s Great For Your Mental Health”
There’s nothing Sara Cox likes better than telling a good story, be that on her BBC Radio 2 show or in the novels she writes. ‘I quite fancy myself as a bit of a raconteur, like my granddad. He loved to tell a story, and I love to tell a story on the

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