EDITOR’S LETTER
Well, it’s been a summer like no other – again! The other day, I received an out-of-office email declaring that its sender was away ‘exploring the wilds of Kent’. Another friend explained that she had taken a train, a boat and a plane to reach her summertime haven, and she hadn’t even left the British Isles! So, if you’re perusing this issue from somewhere rather different to your usual holiday destination, don’t worry, we’ve got plenty to warm you up and inspire you right here.
First, learn how slowing down can turn up the heat in your love life on page 36. It’s a homage to taking things easy, and the perfect antidote to the instant swipe left or right culture that was becoming the accepted way to find love. If the idea of swiping anything in any direction fills you with dread, you might need to remember the lost art of making your mind up. So many decisions have been taken out of our hands of late that the dizzying array of choices we now face can feel overwhelming (should we sit inside or outside; is my video call outfit appropriate for work; what’s the best way to get to work?). Fortunately, we’ve got some simple ways to help you make decisions confidently again on page 44.
For extra confidence boosters, turn to our Dossier on page 61. We know many people are struggling with anxiety right now, so we’ve called on a range of brilliant experts (hello, Dr Soph) to share their kind, gentle advice on how we can find a way forward at a pace that suits us. Plus, we’ve got the hilarious Lucy Mangan on teaching your kids about money (page 50), Kim Morgan’s guidance on lockdown shopping (page 40) and Caroline Sylger Jones’s guide to creating a rejuvenating retreat, inspired by nature (page 92).
So get your floppy hat on, kick back and get ready for a burst of Psychologies sunshine, whatever the weather and wherever you are…
I’m excited to share that we’ve been working hard to create a beautiful, new-look magazine, with new mind, body, heart and soul sections packed with even more features to help you create a life you love and enjoy every day. We can’t wait for you to see it next month!