Emma Barnett has been dishing out advice over the airwaves for years, and now has taken up the gauntlet to be an official agony aunt Hello Emma! Who do you work for, and for how long have you been an agony aunt? The Sunday Times, and eight months!How old…
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I Am Mortified By My Constant Blushing
Understanding what's fanning the red-faced flames The symptoms of blushing can be overwhelming: feeling hot, palpitations, sweating, shakiness, and that awful feeling inside. The fear of it happening again can also mean the number of situations where we feel embarrassed can increase. Managing the situation often feels like…
5 Ways to Stop Yourself Hoarding
Advice for learning how to control your clutter Clutter, both physical and mental, can lead to a repetition of past choices and mistakes, as well as a reduction in your ability to keep up with the speed of life. Hoarding is a widespread trait in the UK, but what can…
Summer Special: Things to Do in the City
"If you wanna find love then you know where the city is..." A hive of activity, the buzz of excitement in the air, countless possibilities and stories to unfold... The city is a place of energy and opportunities, whether you embrace the hustle and bustle or want to…
Meet the Agony Aunts: Bel Mooney
Bel Mooney has been the nation's shoulder to cry on for more than a decade. We chatted to the wisdom-giving wonder woman... Hello Bel! Tell us about your column.My advice column appears every Saturday in the Daily Mail, over two pages, with a potential readership of around…
What is Parental Separation Anxiety?
You may have heard of the term 'separation anxiety', usually relating to children and in some cases, pets. In children, this condition will typically ease as they grow older - it’s a natural part of their development after all. But separation anxiety doesn’t only affect children.…
Summer Special: Things to Do at Home
"It's good to touch the green, green grass of home" So, not all of us have an immaculate lawn, but home is where the heart is. For those who relish being in their own environment, with family and friends all around, there are plenty of things…
I Was Shot at 6 Times, But it Took Me Years to Come to Terms with the Aftermath
A decorated police officer, Carl Rosier-Jones survived a terrifying incident, but the trauma phobia that followed took him on a long, emotional, but rewarding journey PTSD was something I sort of knew about but never had an opinion on. Now I do. I wanted to do something with my life.…
Summertime Stress Syndrome
Summer is all about chilling in the sun. But this doesn’t mean we are free from anxiety. Artist Loren Conner creates six sunny situations where stress can still overwhelm us -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Day at the Beach On the surface, things look fine. But look a little closer... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The…