Poet and Happiful Poetry Prize guest judge Richard Tyler shares a poem about making space for what we have created – and sending it into the world before certainty arrives.…
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Fiona Fletcher Reid
Fiona is the Features Editor at Happiful Magazine
Why it’s time to challenge linear thinking when it comes to healing
How thinking of healing as a spiral could change the way you see recovery…
What is the hedonic treadmill?
Why do the things we think will fulfil us rarely satisfy us for long? We explore this concept and what it reveals about lasting wellbeing…
Climate cafés: A welcoming space for eco-anxiety
As climate anxiety becomes harder to ignore, climate cafés are offering a space to talk openly about fear, grief, and hope for the future…
5 ways to support an autistic child struggling with school attendance
The return to school can bring anxiety and overwhelm for autistic children. Here’s how parents and carers can approach attendance difficulties with understanding and practical support.…
What vibration plates can (and can’t) do for our health
Whole body vibration plates are all over social media, but what does the science say about their benefits?…
Discover the surprising science behind coincidences
Coincidences can feel more than random, but what does psychology say about these experiences?…
Meet Happiful Poetry Prize 2026 runner-up Jane Fuller
Jane Fuller reflects on returning to writing at 50, balancing creativity with caring responsibilities, and why poetry became a much-needed outlet.…
Meet Happiful Poetry Prize 2026 runner-up Laurie Donaldson
Laurie Donaldson shares how poetry became part of his recovery from depression, why editing is just as important as inspiration, and the advice he'd give anyone starting to write.…