We know motivation and energy are in short supply these days. That’s why, now more than ever, we want to promote the adage of ‘work smarter, not harder’ – so, stop fighting your to-do list and start feeling more accomplished with these gentle productivity hacks…
WELLBEING
Your health and wellbeing should always come first, we provide professional opinions, advice and techniques in our wellbeing features
Making WFH work for you
Adjusting to a new working environment can be tricky, especially when the boundaries between our personal and professional spaces might become blurred. But with this simple five-step guide, you can quickly rise to the challenge…
Getting your thoughts down on paper
If voicing your thoughts and emotions out loud feels intimidating, why not try therapeutic writing, which could do wonders for your mental health?…
Can dating apps harm your mental health?
Dating apps can provide a way to socialise and boost your confidence, particularly under current restrictions, but could they be doing more harm than good?…
Nikesh Shukla: "Becoming a dad has changed the way I view my creative practice"
Novelist, editor, podcast host, dad of two and author of the recently released Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home, shares how being a dad completely changed his perspective on life and writing…
How to overcome driving anxiety
Worried about getting back on the road after lockdown? Here are some tips to help ease the anxiety…
Painful sex: it’s time to speak up
What’s more painful, gritting our teeth during an intimate moment or opening up emotionally?…
5 ways I’ve found me again since becoming a mum
Becoming a parent is life-changing in many ways, but with much of your baby’s first years centred on their development and milestones, some new mums can lose their own identity in the process. Outside of the nappy changes, baby classes, and lullabies, how can new mums connect with themselves again?…
How to recover while signed off work for mental health
Being signed off work for your mental health is the first step in your recovery. Here, we share some tips to help you feel better, from someone who’s been there themselves…
