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Open When… : A Companion for Life’s Twists & Turns

Julie Smith
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (Michael Joseph Ltd)
Published: May 7, 2026
ISBN: 9780241663950
416 pages
Country of publication: United Kingdom

£10.99

This is the book for life’s twists and turns, when being human starts to get complicated.

must-have companion to Dr Julie’s international bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health, Open When… is the book to turn to when you find yourself in the eye of the storm.

Within this book are a series of Open When style letters from Dr Julie to help navigate the moments of overwhelmconfusion or self-doubt that we all face when life gets messy.

Offering calmclarity and a laser focus on the best way forward, each personal letter is followed by real-time tools that will help you re-frame the situation and decide on your next move.

Every chapter covers a new scenario; universal problems that each of us will likely face at some point. So, whether you’re experiencing:

  • Stress
  • Pressure to perform
  • Dealing with difficult people
  • Trying to fit in
  • Making big decisions
  • Arguments with your partner
  • Big emotions causing anxiety

Open When… brings the words you need to hear to get back on the front foot, feeling ready to take on everything life throws your way.

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