Happy New Year everyone!

OK, it’s New Year’s resolution time, but how about this year we don’t put massive amounts of pressure on ourselves to give up loads of things, and instead promise ourselves that we’ll do things that will benefit us?

Tracey Emin has spoken out about her fear of the dark and how her childhood nights were plagued by visions of ghostly apparitions.

Fancy learning a new skill, delving into mystical realms or discovering tips to improve your mind, body and soul? We’ve rounded up some of the most inspirational new books hitting the shelves in early 2009...

Christmas is the highlight of the year for some, yet for others the thought of it alone can cause feelings of dread, anxiety and depression. If you’re one of the latter, then Therese J. Borchard’s mental health blog Beyond Blue on www.beliefnet.com has nine ways in which you can beat the blues this holiday period.

After the excitement and busyness of Christmas and the New Year, January and February can sometimes feel a little flat. To liven up your start to 2009, why not book yourself onto one of these interesting upcoming events and give yourself something to look forward to!