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Events To Look Forward To!
3rd-4th September, Dartmouth, Devon Join hundreds of swimmers as they take a soulful swim down the River Dart, enjoying local landmarks including Cormorant Tree, Sharpham Boathouse and Bow Creek. A journey not a race, the Dart 10k is noted for its sp
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Lessons From A Life Coach
When I became a life coach, no one knew what it meant. Now, eight years later, many of us will have heard of them but it still brings a lot of confusion as to what it really means and what a life coach can offer you. Life coaches help you with any di
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Ancestral Healing
Recently, I watched a beautiful, wise and insightful documentary called Your Mum and Dad. It’s a journey about overcoming family trauma and grief and included footage of real therapy sessions and conversations with European Academy Award Nominee Klaa
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Eco-conscious ideas for JULY & AUGUST
No Mow May was a huge success this year, with verges all over the UK left to grow wild – but don’t stop there! Petrol and electric are at an all-time high, meaning that by not mowing your lawn you’re saving money as well as giving local ecosystems a
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Paradise Found
In a bid to reconnect us with nature, boost our mental health and encourage us to slow down, Hounslow’s historic Chiswick House and Gardens has transformed its Kitchen Garden into a multi-sensory experience called ‘Paradise in the Sun’. Described as
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Mindful Ideas For… JULY & AUGUST
Scented candles not working? Denise Iordache, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist at joyspacetherapy.com, shares her expert tips: “Our parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) promotes relaxation in several aspects – it reduces our heart rate, lowers th
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6 Of The Best sustainable Lifestyle Workshops
On this two-hour course in central London, you’ll learn all about how to reduce your food waste, creating an extensive – and delicious – menu using some of the most often thrown-away produce. Designed to show you just how easy and effective it is to
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Nurture Yourself
Summer can be a really busy time, as we rush around trying to make the most of the longer days, so make sure you remind yourself to rest and recharge. Draw the curtains, grab your mat and just sit in stillness and quiet for a few moments. Let your th
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Our Experts
Life coach, author and TEDx speaker Michelle Elman is passionate about mental health, self image and boundaries. Turn to p24 to read her life-changing tips. Having lived with chronic illness for 17 years, Suzi now dedicates her time to helping others
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Embrace The Moment
Stop waiting for the perfect weather, the right frame of mind or your ‘dream body’ – seize the moment and try wild swimming! Whether it’s the sea, a lake or a lido, swimming outside is one of the most invigorating things you can do to refresh your mi
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The Truth About ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is by quirk of history one of the worst named mental health conditions. The name is overwhelmingly negative and it steers people wrongly. There isn’t a deficit of attention – it is control of attention that is
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This Month I Am…
On sale in August, Make Every Move A Meditation is written by best-selling wellbeing author Nita Sweeney, and explores how we can make mindfulness a part of everything that we do. Doing a desk job often leaves me feeling stiff, so I’ve been trying to
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The Self-Development BOOK CLUB
GRIEF, LOSS, AND HOW TO COPE Christopher Spriggs and Jess Smallwood, Summersdale Publishers. £9.99 We are all united as human beings by the experience of grief. It’s something we will all face at different points in our lives, leaving us vulnerable t
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Welcome…
This is something that we explore more on p24 this issue with top life coach Michelle Elman. She advises us to spend more time alone, stop multi-tasking and set more boundaries to find calm and inner peace. Sometimes, trauma and behaviour patterns ca
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Three Mindful Buys
Fully sustainable and made with essential oils, this will relax you as you clean. £5.99 at tincturelondon.com Made with leftover grape skins from winemaking, these vegan trainers come in a range of colours. £110 at lerinslondon.com Made with botanica
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Does Hypnosis Really Work?
Most people’s experience or knowledge of hypnosis comes from movies or magic shows, where the magician is able to ‘instruct’ their subject to do weird and wonderful tasks, making the audience believe that the subject gives all control to the magician
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New Ways With Veg!
The combination of homemade vegan feta, roasted veg and beans in this recipe makes an epic dinner or side dish. We serve this in a bowl, and the sweetness of roasted leeks with the creamy feta and satisfying black beans means every bite hits the spot
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Thoughts And Things For JULY & AUGUST
Need a reset? The cleanse is a 10-day yoga, mindful movement and meditation series designed to help you feel your best from the inside out. Detoxify the body with easy-to-follow recipes and daily curated movement sessions that are designed to support
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Eco News
Not all wrapping papers are created equal – many contain microplastics and cannot be recycled. Give the gift of sustainability by wrapping birthday or wedding gifts in eco-friendly paper like this one from Curlicue. This British-made, female-founded
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3 Ways To… Aid Sleep
Relieve tired eyes with this lightly weighted pillow. £16 shop.nationaltrust.org.uk Spritz for a calmer bedroom. £9 manchesterhome andliving.co.uk Soothe yourself with a mineral-infused bath. £7.99 Boots and Look Fantastic ■
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3 Of The Best… Sustainable Reads
Zero-waste cooking Find out how to use up every last piece of fruit and veg! £14.99, Watkins Tread lightly Find out how to travel without harming the Earth. £7.99, Summersdale Grow your own Start your journey to self-sufficiency right here. £15.99, D
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Cut-out-and-keep Morning Mantras
I will accomplish great things with each small step. I am grateful for all the good in my life. I am conquering my fears and becoming stronger each day. I have more than enough time to do everything I want to do today. I listen to my body and give it
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Protect The Planet
12th-18th August marks National Allotment Week, and this year’s theme is ‘shared harvest’. If you have an allotment already, invite friends and family down for a veg-themed celebration to show them how easy it is to grow your own food. Don’t have one
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5 Ways To… BOOST YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
We all have the right to feel good about ourselves. But what happens when we struggle to value ourselves in a positive light? Feelings of low self-esteem can affect our relationships, decision-making, self-confidence, sense of connection and overall
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Sustainable Summer
For me there are so many things to love about this time of year. I love going for sunset bike rides after work and hot weekends spent at the allotment with BBQ dinners made from our harvests. I also enjoy lazy picnic Sunday lunches with friends, whic
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Watch, Follow, Download…
Relovedology make it super easy to shop secondhand – follow @relovedology on Instagram to get started. Take part in virtual fitness events and challenges with The Conqueror app. Download it at theconqueror.events. Follow @colormehappii on Instagram f
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A Path to Ponder
Charles Darwin had one. Charles Dickens had one. And now I have one. I’ve always believed in the Latin phrase Solvitur Ambulando – it is solved by walking. I enjoy long walks in the countryside and find them perfect pondering opportunities. Not only
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12 Ways To Be More Present
It may sound obvious, but we all need reminding sometimes – smart phones are incredibly addictive and many of us spend over four hours a day on them without even realising. Check your screen time usage and set yourself a challenge to reduce it by a q
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