The pressure for perfection means the festive season can leave us feeling a little frayed around the edges, but with a few simple tricks you can adjust your mindset and really make the most of this time with loved ones

What’s your number one tip for keeping calm in the Christmas chaos? As a psychotherapist, I want to remind you that feeling a bit ‘all over the place’ at Christmas is completely normal – don’t be so h

IT’S SO EASY TO GET CAUGHT UP IN TRYING TO ‘DO’ CHRISTMAS RIGHT THAT YOU END UP EXHAUSTED, OVERWROUGHT AND FEELING WRONG. TO FIND A BETTER BALANCE, MARIANNE POWER ASKED A NEUROSCIENTIST FOR ADVICE

Ebony Cropper is a money-saving expert at Money Wellness, helping consumers take control of their finances with practical, achievable advice. ‘The festive season can be a minefield for overspending. B

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