Inside the October 2015 issue of Psychologies...
THE FILM CLUB
Hugh Jackman
“Work is nothing
compared with the joy
of being with your family”
FEATURES
MIND EXPERIMENT
Martha Roberts talks about how
reading books can make us happier
WHO’S THE PARENT NOW?
Rosie Ifould on the potential for
role reversal as our parents age
168 HOURS
Lauren Hadden starts to think
differently about how she uses
her valuable time
SHARED VALUES
Chef and writer Gizzi Erskine
talks about determination and
perseverance
RELIGHT YOUR FIRE
Esther Perel discussed the
differences between desire in
men and women, and how to get
your sex life back on track
THE SAVIOUR TRAP
Rin Hamburgh realises that before she can
rescue anyone else, she has to focus on
empowering herself
LOVE EXPERIMENT
Sarah Abell extols the benefits of humour
and how it increases attractiveness
ILONA BONIWELL
Our family expert talks about the science
behind image obsession in teenagers – and
the best ways to handle it
MY HOME
Artist and printmaker Elizabeth Harbour
gets creative in her Georgian hideaway
IN PRAISE OF ECCENTRICITY
Writer and proud eccentric David Bramwell
invites us all to embrace our odd qualities
WORK EXPERIMENT
Oliver Burkeman says prioritising is the key
to staying on top of your workload
MARY FENWICK
Our wise agony aunt advises three readers
on their problems
HAPPINESS CLUB
Psychologies editor Suzy Greaves talks
about how to be more positive
THE BOOST
A MONTH IN MY SKIN
Eminé Ali Rushton on the inextricable link
between hormones and our skin
BEAUTY EDIT
Amerley Ollennu on being ‘demanding’
THE INSIDE TRACK
Alya Mooro looks at the latest revolution in
health-tracking technology
WELLBEING NOTES
Time to clear the physical and mental clutter
MAGIC TEA
We take a look at the benefits of tea for our
health and wellbeing
POSITIVE FITNESS
Amerley Ollennu on swimming as regular
exercise for both body and mind
THE RETREAT
EARTHLY PLEASURES
Sinful yet good-for-you indulgences from
Susan Jane White, author of The Virtuous Tart
NUTRITION NOTES
Eve Kalinik on nourishing foods for children
WISE DESIGNS
How to decorate for the life you want to live
TRAVEL
Lauren Hadden discovers hidden Japan; while
Danielle Woodward has a foodie fest in Wales
THE DOSSIER
MOVING ON UP
We discover ways to work out what you
really want at work – and how to get it
HOW TO GET A PAYRISE
Career coach Ros Toynbee on the
best way to ask for what you want
WOMEN AT WORK
Bonnie Marcus on how to avoid pitfalls
at work and get ahead in your career
MAKING THE BIG CAREER MOVE…
Three women who managed to
negotiate a new way of working
TEST: WHAT REALLY MOTIVATES YOU AT WORK?
Discover your true
relationship with your job
...and much more!!
