We all spin narratives about ourselves that shape our identities and impact our happiness, says burnout coach Anna Katharina Schaffner. Here, she tells Megan Conner how we can turn the most toxic ones into something powerful

KICK-START JANUARY WITH THE BEST ADVICE FROM THIS YEAR’S STANDOUT SELF-HELP AUTHORS…

Love and romance may be in the air at this time of year, but relational therapeutic coach Alex Croxford looks at a rarely spoken-of aspect of relationships: why some women cheat. It’s often, she says, due to childhood shame and shutdown.

MIND, BODY, RELATIONSHIPS & MONEY

More of us need mental health support than ever before, but few can afford it and waiting lists are stretched. So, when can – and can’t – you step up and be your own therapist, asks Jennifer Savin, and how do you start?

‘Tiny decisions are rehearsals for bigger ones. They ...