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 menopause and midlife caring

Mayhem in the Middle Ages • Traditional self-care feels inadequate, so here are three unconventional ways to reclaim sanity, joy, and a little mischief

I wasn’t a failure; I was just trying to survive in a world that didn’t understand me. • Neurodiversity campaigner Dr Samantha Hiew sheds light on the realities of life for women who are autistic and have ADHD — especially when they are not diagnosed until adulthood

I’m too scared to let go of the past • Kim meets Anna, a new client whose hoarding tendencies might hide a deeper issue

WE DON’T TELL THE FLOWERS WHEN TO bloom... • My mum always claims she can smell the precise moment spring begins — usually long before any official dates or cut offs — a hint of sweetness on the breeze and the feeling that growth is suddenly not just possible, but desirable once again. This sense of momentum is even there in the clock-change cliché — there’s a reason we ‘spring forward’. The extra daylight comes with a bonus call to arms; an urge towards movement and growth.

FRIENDS who feel like home • Some friends make life feel lighter. A message from them can shift the course of a difficult day, and sitting across from them over coffee feels like exhaling after holding your breath. But there are other friendships where the maintenance of the relationship becomes a quiet drain, where phone calls, messages, coffees and catch-ups begin to feel less like connection and more like obligation.

You shouldn’t have to HIDE YOUR AMBITION • Ambition is supposed to be a virtue. The engine of success. The quality employers look for and leaders admire. But for women, it has always come with an asterisk.

WHICH CHILDHOOD ROLE are you still playing? • I was told very early on by a well-meaning teacher that I was very good at English but very bad at PE, and I’ve repeated this ‘fact’ about myself ever since. When I tried to learn ballroom dancing with my husband for our wedding, I was genuinely amazed to discover that I wasn’t intrinsically awful. It was wonderful — but there was a bittersweet sense of lost years telling myself I could never do something like this.

The power of reflection • When we hold the pen, we are not simply reacting to life, we are becoming the author ourselves, writes Jackee Holder

Let yourself grow • This spring, clear the mental clutter and realign with what truly matters. From reflecting on your energy to setting boundaries and nurturing your growth, Anne Fletcher shows us how to embrace the season of renewal and bloom authentically.

Preparing the ground for growth

Seed the life that you really want

Nurture what matters to you

Flourishing and enjoying the fruits of our labour

What do you need to help you thrive? • Circle the answers that most closely apply to you, then add up the symbols. Read the...