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Your summer reset

‘You don’t have to move fast or far. You can go just

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The Fix

Does it feel like you’re always striving for more?

And the living is easy

Summertime in the office… use it to think, refresh, plan and slow down, even if you are working, says Harriet Minter

Ariana Grande “I am constantly working on my health and learning how to process pain (aren’t we all?)”

Two years after the terror attack that claimed the lives of 22 concertgoers, pop star Ariana Grande returns to the UK resolute, ready to conquer her demons and share her strength

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Swimming with sharks made easy

When psychotherapist Hilda Burke decided to learn tapping, an empowering east-meets-west therapeutic technique, she had no idea how powerful its effects would be

“Food is love. It is for sharing and giving”

Melissa Hemsley is passionate about cooking from scratch, creating connections and making sustainable living accessible

The last word on… The problem being the solution

Nobody said life was easy… embracing our setbacks is the key to a better understanding of the world, says Oliver Burkeman

Coach yourself to financial freedom

Do you want to have a flourishing relationship with your bank account? Hiring a qualified coach could be the perfect opportunity to fix your money woes… Here, coach Angharad Boyson helps a reader rid herself of her financial foibles

The wheel of life

Cut out this page and put it somewhere visible. Use the wheel of life, a classic coaching tool, to improve your financial situation. The wheel allows you to focus on improving one segment of your life at a time, while giving you an overall picture of all the parts that comprise a happy life

My summer of love

Ellen Tout was not looking for a relationship. Then, one warm summer’s evening, as eyes met across a crowded room, she found a different kind of magic

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Ever wanted to make a difference and train to become a coach? With the Ollie School, you could be changing lives before you know it

“My life is fine but I can’t shake the post-holiday blues”

Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you

Paint a new vision

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 experiments with mindful crafting

Hello beautiful

Two pregnancies and a tragedy left Emma Coxon overweight, and struggling with self-loathing. Would a naked photo shoot help her heal?

Conquering sexual anxiety

In our column and podcast series, Professor Sarah Niblock

I dread a holiday with my boyfriend

Award-winning coach Kim Morgan helps a woman who feels guilty about not enjoying her partner’s company and doesn’t want time alone with him

My love affair with a perfect stranger

Having spent two years exploring her sexuality following the collapse of her unhappy marriage, Karla Newbey finally finds someone to cherish

Aisling Bea

The comedian, actor and writer talks loneliness, authenticity, catastrophising and being a chatterbox

Relax, reset, recalibrate

WHETHER YOU’VE GOT A FORTNIGHT OFF OR A LONG weekend

Your summer of self-discovery

Summer is the ideal time to take a breather, look back at the year so far and ask yourself – am I going in the right direction? In this Dossier, Associate Editor Anita Chaudhuri talks to the UK’s top coaches about the best strategies to get your life on track

Reflections to help create the change you want

Look back on the year you’ve had so far, then answer the following questions in your journal to see if you’re heading in the right direction to reach your goals

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“It is possible to redirect your life and thrive”

With no time for herself, mother of four Polly Thompson was trapped in her comfort zone, until circumstances forced her to act

What do you need to get back on track?

When you feel lost, it’s not always obvious how to get your life back on the right path. Take our test to discover the mindset change you require to feel good again

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Mindful wellness

Welcome to our new section – bringing you a fresh perspective through mindful innovations to revolutionise your health holistically, from food and movement to your inner world

Navigate the perimenopause

Henrietta Norton, author and leading expert on women’s wellbeing, takes away the fear and uncertainty surrounding this transition in our lives and helps us prepare for our ‘golden years’

Not for me, thank you

Ellen Tout expands on old recycling principles so we can increase our eco efforts. And, just like life, setting boundaries plays a role

The happiness prescription

GPs are recognising that at least half their patients need more than a pill for every ill. For Arabella Tresilian, singing in a choir was life-changing. Sarah Stacey tells her inspiring story

Smarty pants

Nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik, our Nutrition Editor, starts a series in which we explore the link between our gut and brain – and how that relationship affects everything from mood to decision-making

Want for nothing

On her thoughtful journey towards a more conscious way of being, Eminé Rushton finds joy in the notion of having less, yet living more

Dogtastic staycations

With research* proving that dog owners are happier, less stressed, have more confidence and lower blood pressure, our doggy-loving team take the lead and test four poochfriendly places for you and your best friend this summer

Retreats for mothers and daughters

Retreat Editor and founder of Queen of Retreats Caroline Sylger Jones says retreat getaways are brilliant for mums and daughters in need of ‘us time’

The Words

School’s out and, finally, we have enough time to do nothing but devour an array of literary delights. Here are our top, gripping choices for this month

African dream

Nikki Peterson explores the sun-soaked South African bushveld on a walking safari in the wild, and retraces Nelson Mandela’s footsteps at this restful hideaway, home to the big five

Grtereann qaunidl

Houseplants can transform the look of your rooms and benefit your wellbeing, too. It’s time to bring the outside inside

California dreamin’

Be inspired by the colourful fusion that is Californian food and add a touch of the Golden State to your life

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The science of emotions

Vanessa King of Action for Happiness, author of 10 Keys To Happier Living, recommends How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett