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

The Science of Wellbeing: How sleep organises your emotions • Each month, Ali Roff Farrar explores the deep and mysterious realms of psychology and neuroscience, to help us understand and reach greater levels of wellbeing in body and mind...

Your Letters • On abstinence, autism and autumn days

Life as I know it

The world needs spirituality right now • When you meet a neuroscientist, you expect a certain kind of conversation. Complicated terms, difficult theories, and a residual feeling of confusion at the end of it. Not so with Dr Tara Swart.

I spent years being told I was careless and lazy, and had a butterfly mind • Award-winning coach Kim Morgan meets old client Alice, who is struggling to make sense of a late diagnosis

ALL RELATIONSHIPS ARE digital NOW... • Technology has helped millions of couples bridge the gap of distance, learn relationship skills that save marriages, and even remember the grocery list so as not to start a fight. It has also made affairs instantly accessible, replaced couple time with ‘brain rot’ scrolling, and become an overstimulating background noise that colours conversations with stress and distraction. Ping.

COPING WITH CONSTANT CRISIS • Every day brings a new headline: war, genocide, soaring inflation, social fracture, political collapse, and the resurgence of the far right. The crises seem endless, each one stacked on the last, and even when the events are unfolding far from home, the psychological toll is immediate and often overwhelming.

COME ON NOW, don’t be silly… • When someone we love is anxious, often the first thing we do is to try and make it better. Sometimes that means we try to jolly them along and make them see that there is nothing to worry about, or we throw them a solution.

THE NARCISSIST FAMILY TREE • In a healthy family dynamic, emotional support and love are paramount. Members of a healthy family system are given the space to develop their identities, practise self-regulation, and form secure attachments. However, even in the most harmonious families, conflicts arise. These conflicts, while challenging, are not inherently negative – they can offer opportunities for growth and deeper understanding. The way in which a family manages disagreements, stress, or trauma often defines the overall health of the emotional system within it.

A love letter to a broken heart • Journalling our way through grief, loss and disappointment to find clarity, growth and vitality on the other side.

Fill your own cup • So many things on your to-do list that looking after yourself has fallen off the bottom? Maybe it’s time for a rethink...

Learning to value ourselves • Flipping your internal conversation can play a huge part in how you view yourself — and how you treat yourself

Are you balancing your body budget?

The art of romancing yourself • What happens if we...