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18Dec

The Importance of Building Inner Strength

Rick Hanson

anxiety, emotions, psychology, stress

Mind

Noticing the positives rather than focusing on the negatives will help you build inner strength says author and neuropsychologist Rick Hanson
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17Dec

What is Hatha Yoga?

Lucy Greeves

yoga

Body

Yoga teacher Lucy Greeves gives the low-down on the practice and aims of hatha yoga
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17Dec

Two Poems To Help With Anxiety

Rachel Kelly

anxiety, stress, wellbeing

Soul

Reading poetry can help when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, says author Rachel Kelly
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16Dec

Why Volunteering is Good for You, As Well As Others

Sophie Smith

volunteer

Work

How doing things for other people through volunteering not only helps them, but helps you too
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16Dec

How to do Christmas Lunch, Without Crying

Margot Henderson

Christmas, family, recipes

Relationships

Chef and cookery book writer Margot Henderson on how to cope with cooking for families at Christmas
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13Dec

CULTURE TIP: The Luminaries

Louise Chunn

books, culture

Soul

Not everyone is going to love the Man Booker Prize-winning blockbuster, The Luminaries. But I did. And not only because the author is a New Zealander (as I am), and the youngest person to ever scoop the £50,000 jackpot. It’s a deep, rich treasure of a book with an empathetic heart. Perfect for the longeuers of Christmas in front of a fire. Set in the 1860s, it starts with a mysterious combination of occurrences: a rich young landowner has disappeared, a prostitute has tried to kill herself, and a large sum of money is found in the house of a dying man. A dozen locals...
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13Dec

When Siblings Get Left Behind

Anonymous Therapist

experienceoftherapy, family, siblings, therapy

Therapists

Even when we've left the family home, our childhood and sibling relationships often come with us
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12Dec

Understanding the Psychology of Your Home

Sam Jacob

home, psychology, self, wellbeing

Soul

Homes are more than just a roof over our heads, they reveal our psychology says Sam Jacob
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11Dec

Polyamoury: a New Type of Love

Anonymous

couple, sex

Relationships

How does polyamoury work? A 20-something woman in a polyamorous relationship opens up about how it makes her feel
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10Dec

What Yoga is and Why You Should Try It

Lucy Greeves

meditation, yoga

Body

There are many different styles of yoga, but many reasons why it can prove to be good for your health and wellbeing
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