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The Fix

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HEAD FIRST

Have you discovered the joy of outdoor swimming?

Like ducks to water

Culture

ECO WARRIOR IN TWO MINUTES

Eco Living Editor Ellen Tout makes short work of a clever campaign that cleans up our world

HEARTBREAK CLUB

Fall in love with this brilliantly wise combination of humour and science,  writes Ellen Tout

After Love

Film of the month

STAND OUT FOR JOY

Find your stretch zone and begin to shine, says happiness expert, coach Kia Cannons

Feel good in the great outdoors

Spending time outside is one of the best ways to recentre yourself and regain balance, writes our resilience champion,  Katie Piper

LOUD AND PROUD

THIS MONTH, our Dossier coaches you to speak up with confidence. Our in-house coach, Nikki Peterson, shares four key questions to explore 

If at first you don’t succeed…

LESSONS IN ADULTHOOD

“Don't let people pull you in to their storm. Pull them in to your peace“

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When I was 12, I had cassette tapes about the power of positive thinking; I’d listen to them religiously

TV presenter, nature lover and walking devotee Julia Bradbury chats to Rachel Dobson about the secret to her zest for life, how her upbringing influences her parenting style and why she embraces being 50

Divorce settlement

When Bianca Barton’s * husband walked out, it broke her heart. The road to healing was tough but, five years later, she is happier than ever

How to navigate your breakup

Try these coping strategies from author Sara Davison 

I can’t stand my mother’s macho new boyfriend

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

HOW TO… Create a dynamic LinkedIn profile

With many of readjusting to the post-Covid world, it’s key to showcase yourself in the best possible light professionally – and the first point of contact is online. Personal branding expert Claire Durrant shows us how to make an impact

Coaching could change the trajectory of your life

Do you want to find greater meaning at work, set up a side hustle or blend your experience with a new skill? Coaching could be the perfect next step. We learn how three coaches took the leap, and how coaching brought life-changing results for a start-up business owner

You can’t eat the pain away

Like all the women in her family, Vee Sey fell into the dark hole of emotional eating and the negative spiral that follows – until she learned a healthier way to digest her feelings 

Diary of scents

Fragrance is a portal to memory and creativity, explains our writing columnist, author and coach Jackee Holder  Jackee Holder

“ I have no idea what my future holds after university ”

Our award-winning coach, Kim Morgan, mentors a young woman who is struggling to clarify her career prospects and find her path in life

I want to be a…

Are you lacking direction at work or in life? Look back to the things you enjoyed doing as a child, writes Hazel Davies – the younger you has vital information to share

Join Ollie’s army

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

Permission granted

As Lucy Griffiths embarks on a new life in the country, she urges us to silence our inner critics, forget about shoulds and pursue happiness

Recover from major emotional life events

Doctor Sarah Niblock, CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, and psychotherapist Alivia Rose discuss how to navigate overwhelming feelings in the wake of unexpected and life-changing occurrences

Speak up with confidence

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Find your voice and be heard

Who hasn’t looked back on a conversation and thought ‘if only I’d said…’? Anita Chaudhuri explores what holds us back from stating our truth, and discovers ways to communicate calmly and effectively

Speak out against discrimination

Tackle prejudice with tips from Pragya Agarwal, author of ‘Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias’

How to develop an authentic voice online*

Coach and author Caroline Goyder offers pointers to help you find your unique message and tone

“Speaking up saved my baby’s life”

Charlotte Northedge found assertiveness in the most crucial of moments and, once she discovered her voice, she had much to say – as a novelist

What stops you having your say with conviction?

If your confidence deserts you at the thought of speaking out about an issue, take our test to find out what fears stand in your way

Real Wellness

Wellbeing • Movement • Connection • Health •

Mindful wellness

How easy is it for you to surrender and show gratitude when life throws you a curveball? Ali Roff Farrar shares a life-changing mindfulness practice that centres around grace and positivity

Chew the fat

Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for our gut microbiota and brain health, explains Nutrition Editor Eve Kalinik

What is compleating?

Author Ellen Tout shares a completely fresh, waste-free and creative way of cooking

Mindful ambitions

Climbing the career ladder, Ali Roff Farrar followed the typical notion of success. But when she trained as a mindfulness teacher, her career evolved in a way that she hadn’t expected – it was only when she changed her goal to serving others that she began truly serving herself

The Retreat

Home ● Food ● Books ● Podcasts ●

The Words

Rejoice in the darling buds of May, let the sun kiss your face and expand your mind with these brilliant reads for peaceful days

The Cornish dream

Cornwall always tops the lists of popular staycation destinations and St Ives, known for its surfing and art scene, has been named the happiest place to live in Britain. With rugged beaches and wild moorlands, the county has so much to offer. Two writers – one local and one visitor – explore 

The cusp of change

This month, it’s about action in the garden and reflective attention in your life before the hazy heat of summer, says mindful gardener Dav Piper, who asks us to consider what needs a little more care

Under a Tuscan sky

Ellen Tout cycles, cooks and recharges on a glorious agricultural estate in the sun-drenched Italian countryside

Food of the gods

Journey through eastern Mediterranean countries to discover mouthwatering meals and exciting flavours from an area bursting with culture and character

The secrets that we keep

Podcast Editor Rachel Dobson can’t believe her ears – ominous confessions, revelations, rivalry and other people’s houses have her audibly enthralled this month