Make me-time a must-do

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can manage how we deal with challenges. Our expert guide will help you survive (and even thrive) when things get tough

Switching off can be harder than it sounds —if you find it tough to unwind on holiday, try these therapist-endorsed tips to let yourself go, writes Sara Keenan

For building a mind as strong as your body

Summer is a time of relaxation, which means allowing your brain to rest, too. If you don’t ease your mental load every once in a while, you’re at risk of burnout and brain fog. ‘You might start to not

PSYCHOLOGIST NICOLA JANE HOBBS SAYS WOMEN ARE TIRED AND BURNED OUT – BECAUSE WE’VE ALWAYS BEEN TOLD THAT WE CAN NEVER DO OR BE ENOUGH. HER CURE? GETTING THE RIGHT KIND OF R&R. MARIANNE POWER TRIES IT

Laughter is more than just an expression of joy and humour. A good laugh increases your oxygen intake, stimulating your organs and decreasing blood pressure. It can diffuse anger and even help you to