The science behind why music makes us feel good
Ever wondered why music give you a buzz? Martha Roberts delves into the science and psychology behind why music makes us feel so good…
Creative hobbies
Creativity refers to both imagination and inventiveness – nurturing both can help shape the life you want, find more on the impact of creative hobbies, here
The wild benefits of adventure
Do you feel that call of adventure, travel and the wild? Or are you afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone? A taste of adventure is just what we need to boost our energy, raise our spirits and grasp that summer feeling, writes Rebecca Frank. Here’s why we should take the leap, and how to face your fears…
The true staycation: How to have a retreat at home
How will you be ‘aestivating’ this summer? And what is it? Nature has a way for us to rest, regroup and redirect our lives, says Caroline Sylger Jones. Discover how to create the ultimate home staycation retreat…
How life-long learning will benefit you
Ever miss your student days? Love gaining new skills whether it’s DIY, ancient history or a foreign language? There are lots of ways to keep that love of learning alive as you go through life, writes Rin Hamburgh
Want to slow life down? Try birdwatching
In a life-changing, year-long experiment, Suzy Walker confronts her ‘stop the world I want to get off’ state of mind, and commits to a calmer, less frazzled life. This month, she sets her sights on twitching
Spring 2021: Nature cure: How going wild will make you feel well
In our safe, sanitised world, we explore why getting back in touch with nature will help heal you and why wilderness therapy can realign you and help improve your mental health.
Retreats to help you find your sunshine
Despite our challenges, there will be a new dawn, writes Caroline Sylger Jones, as she reminds us of the replenishing sunshine that lies ahead
How to plan your next retreat
Is your soul weary, your mind anxious and your body tense? Plan your retreat and let the healing begin, writes Caroline Sylger Jones
The best retreats for looking to the future
Our Retreat Editor, founder of Queen of Retreats Caroline Sylger Jones, reintroduces the joy of travel with the best retreats that cast a glow of renewed vitality and optimism for the new year and beyond
Sustainable fashion: Transforming a vintage coat
Sustainable fashion activist Kate McGuire extends the life of clothes by converting them. Here, she helps actress Alicia Agneson transform a vintage coat
