If self-care feels selfish, you’re not alone. Psychologist Suzy Reading reveals why so many of us feel undeserving of rest, support and care – and how reclaiming them could change everything

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Maybe self-care sounds selfish, expensive and time-consuming, but in fact it is 1 per cent luxury and 99 per cent necessity. Investing even a little time in self-care can boost your mood, reduce stres

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You don’t have to be an artist in the traditional sense. Focus instead on small, safe, sustainable steps that add more joy to the everyday

Journalling is meant to bring clarity and compassion, yet can become a space of self-judgement. What if, instead of silencing our inner critic, we learned to listen to her?