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WELCOME

When the world is crying for much-needed attention

WELLBEING

‘There is only one corner of the universe

Forest pharmacy

Take a deep breath when out walking in the woods and you’ll be inhaling a lot more goodness than you imagine

FOLLOW YOUR NOSE

How to get better acquainted with the trees around you and benefit from their phytoncides

Same old scene?

Recurring dreams can sometimes be distressing, but they can also reveal a way forward full of energy and potential

Power to heal

How a yoga project is helping transform lives in Africa, where there’s evidence to suggest it was being practised by Egyptians 10,000 years ago

Shower power

The best start to a day will be different for everyone. For many, it’ll be jumping straight into the shower, while others might first prefer a moment of quiet intention. But what if the two were combined and the energy of the former could be aligned to the focus of the latter? One way to do this is to turn your time under the water into a five-minute relaxation ritual

After school

Why making friends as an adult is anything but child’s play

Armchair safari

Close-up encounters with wildlife are intoxicating, life-affirming and humbling, which might explain why so many people tune in to watch them on TV

Slowly but surely

It’s important to take time to relax at the end of a busy day to restore mental and physical energy. But what can you do if trying to wind down is winding you up?

LIVING

‘Sometimes, what you’re looking for is already there’

Rude awakenings

Impolite encounters can affect your concentration as well as ruin your day – and it’s even possible that uncivil behaviour is catching. Luckily, there’s still time to stop the spread of bad manners

HOW TO STOP THE CYCLE OF EVERYDAY INCIVILITY

According to Nicola, one of the most successful ways to move on from a rude incident is to cognitively reframe it

Preserve the goodness

How to harness nature’s bounty and create some extraordinary flavours in the process

Orchid fever

They have been enchanting collectors since Victorian times and have even needed 24-hour security to protect them from plant hunters. Step into the exotic and intoxicating world of orchids

Being brave

Just as fear can hold you back, it can also drive you forward. One way to harness its power is to explore what’s behind it and take small but significant steps towards managing your own challenges

Wealth of experience

In a world where one person’s luxury can be another’s essential item, there are signs of a growing tendency to eschew traditional displays of extravagance in favour of less materialistic desires

MINDFULNESS

‘Clouds come floating into my life, no longer

Second that emotion

Being able to relate to the feelings of others is part of being human, but how can you manage empathy in a way that’s best for all involved?

Disappearing act

Sometimes when it feels your support system is drifting away, it can be useful to ask whether you missed the moments when others needed your help

Sit, watch, repeat

How to find peace in seemingly mundane viewing

Illusions of the mind

Are your eyes playing tricks on you? Or is it your brain?

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Let’s hear it for the physical

Intelligence lies in body and mind, but the former is often overlooked. Here, we discover how bringing it back into the centre of play could enhance mental health, spark creativity and affirm self-identity

BRUSH UP ON YOUR SKILLS

Scott framed his research around his experiences of surviving in the wilderness, placing them into four categories. The good news is that three of the exercises can be recreated within an urban environment

CREATIVITY

‘There is no must in art because art

Every picture tells a story

Storytelling helps us understand the world we live in and the people around us. But it doesn’t just involve communicating information through words. Images are equally important. Here, some of Breathe’s regular illustrators explain how they relay thoughts, ideas, themes and emotions

Words on the street

Book-sharing sites are springing up all over the world as a way to recycle, while bringing communities together. Whether they’re located in a recycled cabinet or a disused phone booth, these little libraries all tell a story with a happy ending

Carefree creativity

Can you remember when chasing crayons around a large sheet of paper was easy and joyful or the sense of accomplishment that came from making mud pies? No? Maybe it’s time to return to breezy childhood days

Out of the blue

The once-unseen colour that conquered the world

Art of waste

If you’re thinking of different ways to recycle your household rubbish, look no further than your garden, balcony or windowsill

ESCAPE

‘You can never step into the same book

Global vision

Celebrating local photographic talent in more than 50 countries, here are our highlights from this year’s Sony World Photography National Awards

Of myth and magic

From witches and wizards to river gods and mysterious monsters, there are myriad mysterious legends to explore when the world reopens its doors. In the first of a two-part special, we look at a few eerie tales

Gifts from the sea

When the time’s right, Breathe will be ready to dive straight in to these marine wonderlands

Novel nostalgia

Why revisiting old favourites can give as much joy, if not more, as reading them the first time around

The joy of being a square peg

Why not fitting in is normal