As part of The Times “10 steps to a better you”, was advise on how to find your purpose in life. Below are a few of the best tips. If the January blues left you sighing, “What’s the point? Why are we here anyway?”, the answer lies in finding your purpose. This is something which read more »

The Children’s Society has found that family conflict is a huge source of unhappiness, so if you are staying together for the kids, perhaps it isn’t the best option. Parents experiencing marital strife often think that admitting defeat and splitting up will unsettle their offspring and cause unhappiness. In fact, a comprehensive study on the read more »

According to author Lori Gottilieb, once you hit thirty it is time to settle for Mr Second Best of Mr Right Now. Gottlieb is the author of Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr Good Enough, which is published in the UK next week. She believes that women who refuse to commit unless they read more »

The magic of Avatar might have triumphed at the Golden Globes but some of the fans have found the effects of the film go on far longer than the end credit, often leaving them feeling extremely depressed reported The Times. The argument that films provoke copycat behaviour and extreme actions is an old one. Of read more »

Although many people place the blame on our genes when it comes to depression, according to research it is highly unlikely that this is the case. With the coldest, darkest months upon us, debts from Christmas and the prospect of returning to work it is easy to see why this is such a depressing part read more »

In an attempt to encourage pupils to develop extra skills in concentration and help combat anxiety, Tonbridge school, in Kent has introduced an eight week meditation course for its pupils. Schoolboys aged 14 and 15 will be given lessons which will hopefully show them the benefits of silence and will help them to identify and read more »

Does anyone remember that episode of Sex and the City, A Woman’s Right to Shoes? Carrie and Stanford are invited to their friend Kyra’s house for a baby shower, for which they are both required to purchase a gift from ‘the baby shower list’ to take with them. Upon arrival at the shower all guests read more »

There is so much going on inside our heads at any one time that its sometimes difficult to work out what exactly it is that negatively effecting us. Apparently most of our negative feelings will come under one of three categories: anger, fear and sadness. Author of new book, The 10 Secrets of 100% Healthy read more »

If the post Christmas slump is resulting in your frown lines becoming permanently and heavily imbedded then it is time to take action which will turn that frown upside down. The All About You website has compiled a list of ten great easy to get hold of remedies which are great for uplifting the mood read more »

With the number of prescription antidepressants at an all time high perhaps its time to start looking into alternative treatments? Unfortunately not all doctors are trained mental health professionals and little have the resources to refer depressed patients to psychotherapy before reaching for the prescription pad. In 2008 there were 36 million prescriptions for antidepressants, read more »