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.

Welcome!

Psychologies

What’s new • And what’s coming next

Your Letters • On football and fauna

Caring enough to care • Harriet Minter’s not necessarily a natural nurse — but that doesn’t make her effort any less

“Rage is a stress signal, not a character flaw” • Sick of snapping at your loved ones and spiralling into shame afterwards? Psychotherapist Anna Mathur explains why it’s a sign you’re human — and suggests ways you can stop your anger bubbling over.

Sort your life out FROM YOUR SUN LOUNGER! • As I write this, my view is of a serene green valley whispering with trees, with just a glimpse of calm cerulean sea in the distance. I spent today on the beach, exploring golden sands and hidden rock pools in the sunshine, splashing in and out of the water at will. Last night, I sat around a firepit with beloved friends and my husband, watching our children toast marshmallows over the flames.

Weighed down by trying to deliver too much • Kim Morgan’s client has decided enough is enough, but finds it’s not as easy as she thinks to put down everything she is carrying.

MEET PSYCHOPATH (Narcissist’s meaner older brother) • As Emma Kavanagh describes meeting a psychopath, it sounds a little like being caught in the hypnotic gaze of a cobra. A man starts talking to her at a professional event where she is due to teach a couple of hundred people. At first, nothing feels overtly wrong. She is nodding, laughing, smiling — participating as she would in any other conversation. But beneath that surface, another register is already running.

When your brain refuses to go on HOLIDAY • I’d been dreaming about the holiday for months. The resort was beautiful, the children were happily splashing in the pool, and the weather was exactly right: warm sunshine without the oppressive heat. So why, instead of feeling blissfully relaxed, was I mentally rewriting emails, replaying conversations and running through everything I’d forgotten to do before we left?

DO YOU HAVE FOBO? • How many of us have found ourselves paralysed with indecision when presented with a menu that contains enough pages to rival a small magazine? Or spent more time scrolling numerous viewing platforms trying to decide what to watch than it would have taken to actually watch a show?

Holding space for you, wherever you are • Jackee Holder on why meeting together to journal can be surprisingly powerful.

When we’ve sliced our time too thin • Looking after yourself starts with owning your time, but it is all too easy to prioritise everyone and everything over yourself.

Are we ordering what we want, or what we think we’re ‘supposed’ to want? • Constantly recovering from the last commitment while preparing for the next is exhausting, and helps nobody, least of all ourselves.

Why your time is like your pizza • The decisions we make around food can be applied to our time, here’s why.

Make ‘create-your-own’ your new set menu...