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Research reveals there’s a gap between how ‘liked’ you think you are and how much your friends, colleagues and acquaintances really do enjoy your company. Acting health editor Chloe Gray reports on how to bridge it

The dread that comes with phobias can be crippling but it’s possible to overcome even our worst terrors, as these women discovered

Self-development coach, author and former soap star Holly Matthews says you can discover a more confident version of you with a few simple mindset tweaks.

Finding out that someone doesn’t like you can feel crippling, but accepting that you won’t always get along with everyone can be truly liberating

A fear of heights can be debilitating for hillwalkers – but there are ways to ease the anxiety. On a Peak District-based course organised by the UK section of the Austrian Alpine Club, Alex and Hannah Roddie learned how to tackle this common phobia

It’s party season – whether it’s your work summer do, a wedding, end-of-term socials for your kids, or just a barbecue with friends. There’s a lot of mixing, mingling and making small talk in this glo