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WELCOME

Life carries on. There might be times when

Be here now

What does it mean to truly live in the moment? Welcoming change and letting go of attachment to the past or future could open up a world of possibilities

Say it your way

How keeping a spoken journal of thoughts and feelings can do you a power of good

Discomfort zone

Far from being bad for you, a modicum of stress can help you feel good, achieve goals and grow as a person

Work in progress

The task of applying for a job can go deeper than it seems, offering insights into your life journey so far and a route map for the way ahead

A word to the wise

You might be great at advising others, but do you practise what you preach?

Get on board

Easier to master than surfing and with less impact on the environment than bodyboarding, there’s a revival going on at the coast – bellyboarding is back

Frozen assets

Delving into the history and traditions of Italian gelato making throughout the ages reveals the care and attention that goes into making each mouthful taste so heavenly

A taste of heaven

Simone Spaggiari is founder of Sbrino Gelatificio Contadino, one of Florence’s best-loved ice-cream parlours. Over scoops of pistachio, strawberry, ricotta and fig varieties, he reveals what it takes to make authentic gelato, and shares three signature recipes to make at home

Time to share

Whether it’s knowledge, experience or materials – passing on what you know or have is good for the soul, the community and the planet

Wildlife in black and white

Badgers have roamed the planet for over half a million years and are known for their strength and endurance, but these (mostly) monochrome creatures are now fighting for their very existence

Life after death

Globally the role of graveyards is changing, allowing these once sombre places of reflection to turn into thriving ecological utopias which support a host of flora and fauna

Jigsaw joy

When it comes to giving your wellbeing a boost, it could be as accessible as piecing together a puzzle

Small talk, big picture

Idle chat isn’t always silly. It can be playful, perk up your day and reveal profound truths – if you give it a chance and work at it

This life

When a look back at the past can provide a creative approach to the future

Parts of the story

Whether it’s fear and confidence or doubt and belief, there are times when our different states collide. Understanding why this happens can lead the way to resolution

Control-panel reset

Feelings of powerlessness can be pervasive, especially during difficult times, but there are ways to push through

Internal affairs

Your inner monologue can affect your mood and mindset. Does yours have your best interests at heart, or is it time to give yourself a good talking to?

Everlasting blooms of joy

Why dried flowers are a colourful and easy way of bringing nature into the home

Brush with imagination

They’re among the most-loved and respected artists today, but in their time they were ridiculed and seen as rebels. What can we learn from the verve and vision of the Impressionists?

Material world

Your relationship to the things around you is a personal and evolving one. But like you, those objects have a life, and story, of their own

Lines of beauty

Discover the remarkable language to be found in nature’s symmetry

Green dreams

When everything in the garden is a little less than rosy, these glorious books could lift your spirits and inspire your dream green space

Come to life

The beauty of the world’s flora and fauna, as seen through the creative lens of entrants from the 14th annual International Garden Photographer of the Year competition

In step with nature

How the old-fashioned skill of map-reading can bring new opportunities to connect afresh with the outdoor world

Apology required?

Saying sorry can be a potent plea for forgiveness, a humble act and a virtue. But when used too often or without thinking it might not be such a good thing