Issue 112 has landed! 🎉
When life gets heavy and schedules get busy, what really makes a difference to our wellbeing? This month we're exploring just that, and sharing ideas to help you reconnect with yourself in creative ways.
Inside you’ll find:
💡 Strategies to banish self-blame
🌱 How to navigate the sunk cost fallacy
🔎 The psychology of coincidences
🫖 How to brew kombucha at home
🎨 The hobbies that actively challenge productivity culture
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Wondering why your period feels worse when it's hot? We explain why heat can make some symptoms feel more intense, and share practical ways to stay comfortable 👇
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Have you ever felt like you're just... going through the motions?
Emotional numbness can be a difficult experience to describe, but it's one that many people living with anxiety can relate to. We explore why it happens, what it can feel like, and how to take the first steps towards support. 💛
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Take a look inside the Frome high street hub, tackling loneliness with pay-what-you-can meals and a growing movement to rebuild community connection ☕
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Join Katie Scott as she goes on the immersive musical experience Singing with Nightingales, and discovers how the folk revival is nurturing our wellbeing in wonderful ways 🐦
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In a culture built on speed and convenience, choosing patience can feel like a challenge. We look at the psychology behind quick rewards and long-term gains 👇
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We're so pleased to introduce the Happiful Academy – a new series of live monthly webinars, created exclusively for print subscribers. 🙌
Each month, you'll hear from trusted professionals sharing practical ideas you can take away and use in everyday life.
Our first session, Calm your nervous system in 30 minutes, takes place on Wednesday 15 July, 12.30–1pm (BST). 🌱
If you're not already a print subscriber, subscribe before 14 July to receive your invitation to our first session 👉 https://t.co/CsmNq35gHw.
From mixed signals to emotional distance, the signs of unavailability aren’t always clear-cut. Counsellor Scarlett Jeffrey explains what to look for and how to handle it 👇
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Forget the myths around 'parenting fog' 💚 Parenthood can bring remarkable changes to the brain - supporting empathy, connection and caregiving in ways we're only beginning to understand. Read the latest research 👇
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Stuck in a loop and can’t seem to switch off?🌀
Here are some unusual techniques provided by experts from the Counselling Directory (@Counselling_UK) on how to stop those spiralling thoughts.
Read the full article for more tips: https://t.co/xhPXZpH0Lt💡
Things we don't say to our friends enough:
💛 Thank you for being you
💛 I love spending time with you
💛 I admire you're strength
💛 I'm here for you
💛 I'm so proud of you
You may have heard that wearing vibrant, bold colours can uplift mood and boost wellbeing, but did you know that visiting colourful destinations can have a similar effect? 🌈
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