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Shailene Woodley
In new film Adrift, based on a true story, Shailene Woodley’s character is tasked with single-handedly sailing a yacht 1,500 miles to safety. Woodley echoes this kind of grit in her own life, as her career takes o and her activism makes changes in the world
Midsummer night’s dream
The summer solstice resonates with spiritual meaning, and reflects our inner rhythms. Jini Reddy looks at ways to make it a special time of emotional renewal
How to take a good risk
Author, speaker and entrepreneur Sháá Wasmund MBE tells us how to ensure we aren’t overstretching ourselves financially and emotionally
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Danielle Waterman
England’s longest-serving international women’s rugby player talks about physical and mental wellbeing, resilience and confidence, and inspiring young girls to be their best selves
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What’s your calling?
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What stops you creating a meaningful life?
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How to give yourself a break
Executive coach and author of Pause Every Day, Danielle Marchant, shows how easy it can be to take a step back from the daily fray –ffto regain perspective and dispel stress before it escalates
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