Headlines about the hardships of motherhood are rife – and one group of women have been paying close attention. Here, a thirtysomething writer takes a break from her to-do list to hear from those who are burning themselves out to prepare for parenthood

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Take a moment for YOU this festive season

Simply ‘being’ gives your body and brain a break and prevents burnout. It’s also crucial to productivity, say scientists reporting in the Journal of Organizational Behavior. After following office wor

THAT FEELING OF BEING ON THE OUTSIDE, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE WITH EVERYONE? YOU’RE NOT IMAGINING IT – AND IT CAN CHANGE. HERE’S HOW TO GET THE FEELING OF CONNECTION BACK

Buying gifts for everyone can cause panic, especially on the special pre-Christmas discount days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But don’t solely rely on them for your bargain shopping – as most r