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Worn out by getting distracted all the time? Yasmina Floyer finds out how to take back control Words: Yasmina Floyer As a teen and young adult, I could read for vast swathes of time undistracted. But recently, I read a (short!) newsletter, where the writer bemoaned the fact that she can no longer read for […]
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Self-care essentials: 4 wellbeing buys to try this spring
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5 simple ways to love yourself more
As social media creates unrealistic expectations, coach Tiwalola Adebayo is here to help you love yourself and find inner strength Words: Tiwalola Adebayo. Images: Shutterstock, Pexels Look a certain way, be a certain weight, have ‘pilates arms’, use filters, full makeup… the list goes on. Today, especially now we live in a social-media-dominated age, it’s […]
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How to cope with emotions during menopause
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Are you ADHD masking? Here’s how to tell
We’re becoming ever more aware of conditions such as ADHD and autism, so how have they stayed hidden in plain sight for so long? Rachel Morgan-Trimmer explains. Words: Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, images: shutterstock I rushed into the room, sweaty from running, hair all over the place and blurted out one of the myriad excuses I use […]
How to overcome self-doubt and learn to speak with confidence
Try these simple steps to find your voice, communicate your thoughts, and speak with confidence, says Kellie Gillespie-Wright. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright. Images: Shutterstock, Pexels. Do you ever feel like you have the right words in your mind, but they get lost in translation when you start speaking? Maybe you’ve walked out of a meeting wishing […]
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Self-care isn’t selfish: Essential practices to prevent burnout and thrive
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Stretch your way to a good night’s sleep
Lexie Williamson, author of The Stretching Bible, gives us some insight into the power of stretching and how this can aid a restful sleep
5 simple ways to love yourself more
As social media creates unrealistic expectations, coach Tiwalola Adebayo is here to help you love yourself and find inner strength Words: Tiwalola Adebayo. Images: Shutterstock, Pexels Look a certain way, be a certain weight, have ‘pilates arms’, use filters, full makeup… the list goes on. Today, especially now we live in a social-media-dominated age, it’s […]
Self-care essentials: 4 wellbeing buys to try this spring
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As Spring approaches you may find yourself returning to an exercise routine or setting new goals for the season ahead. But, sticking to new behaviours can be challenging, even if they are beneficial to our wellbeing. Here, Katie Piper shares her tips for moving past mental barriers and staying on track
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Is it time for a digital detox? Psychologist and Bake Off star Kimberley Wilson explores how to switch off and reconnect with life
Are you constantly on your phone and miss what’s going on around you? Take a moment to turn off the tech and reboot your closest relationships, says Kimberley Wilson, a psychologist and author of ‘How To Build A Healthy Brain’
How to cope with emotions during menopause
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Brené Brown on the curse of comparison and how to avoid it
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