Inside Stories

Work hard, rest well, and feel great

Whatever I’m facing, a good night’s sleep makes me more

Viewpoint

Let us know what you think of the magazine and each month we’ll publish the best letters

The Fix

When the Bloom family rescued an injured magpie chick, she

Himself

Lovable thief and Dublin charmer, Mahony, may have a dashing,

A Girl Thing

In Kenya, photographers Jeremy Tan and Ella Dickinson captured the

Books To Soothe The Soul

Our friends at Radio 4 tell us why you’ll find

Memory of a Goldfish

Our dependence on smartphones has left us with an even

25hrs

IS THE OPTIMUM TIME TO SPEND WORKING EVERY WEEK FOR

Snap Happy

Do you share pictures of your holidays and get-togethers online?

Green Screens

Fed up at work? A study† has found that when

Urban Hymn

Opening with scenes of the 2011 riots, this moving and

School of Life Lessons

‘Lack of confidence is the greatest barrier to creativity. As

“I feel like a fraud, but don’t we all?’’

Do you constantly feel you’re not good enough, or about to be found out for the fraud you really are? Join the club, says Harriet Minter. But there is an antidote…

JOIN US!

In partnership with NOW Live Events, we’re offering two workshops: business innovator, David Pearl, tells us how to find fresh answers to problems right on our doorsteps, and yoga coach, Salema Veliu, shows us how to live, learn and love

CREATE HAPPY HABITS

Vanessa King from Action for Happiness recommends The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg to help us carve out positive patterns

“I’m Much More Relaxed Now in Life ”

Award-winning actress Emily Blunt tells us why her Hollywood career isn’t as important to her as being close to her loved ones, and why playing flawed heroines is appealing

Power Nap

If you thought getting a pay rise meant spending evenings

Work Ethics

In a poll**, 67 per cent of people admitted they

41%

OF US SAY THAT UNEXPECTED SURPRISES BRING HAPPINESS. WE LOVE

Stand up for yourself

We spend too much time sitting down, says Chris Baréz-Brown. Put a plan in motion to break the pattern of autopilot

A Happy, Hygge State of Mind

There is a lot more to the Danish art of cosy than interior design – it’s a philosophy for better living. Andréa Childs uncovers its secrets

7 steps to being your own boss

Meet our new columnist, bestselling author and businesswoman Sháá Wasmund MBE, who’s here to help us focus on all things entrepreneurial. Want to set up your own business? Read on!

When my dream came true...

Our Associate Editor, Elizabeth Heathcote, explains how her journey to literary success has been punctuated by some important life lessons

Shappi Khorsandi

The comedian and president of the British Humanist Association has written a novel, Nina Is Not OK, and recently finished a run of her new stand-up show at the Edinburgh Festival... and there’s wisdom in those wisecracks

“There’s a Story Behind Every Colour”

Ever inspired by the magic of colour, Farrow & Ball’s creative consultant, Joa Studholme, loves painting her rooms in new and refreshing shades

“I’m so stressed all the time”

Our award-winning coach Kim Morgan meets a woman who is trying to be everything to everybody

And the answer is…

Kate Beahan has long learned the power of no. Lorien Haynes is a yes person. We asked them to spend a month living opposite to their customary way

Get Yourself Organised

Every month, Oliver Burkeman invites you to improve your work life

After the darkness comes light

Few of us will avoid emotional hurt at some point in our lives. Here, three people talk about the lessons they have learned, and how they are managing to live well after their heartbreaks

‘‘How can I help my son with his relationship?“

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

Speak Out, Don’t Freak Out

Every month, Martha Roberts invites you to road-test research around feeling good

Dossier Sweet Dreams

Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, a

Minds at Rest

Three women explain their sleep troubles – from a wakeful baby and hormonal changes to simply having too much on their mind – and share the tricks they used to get over them

Warm up with comfort food

As the nights draw in, it’s time to cook the best of the season’s produce that nourishes the body and soothes the soul

Nature’s laden table

As summer drifts away and the glorious hazy light of

Share Your Treasures

Put your trinkets and eclectic collections on show to bring character into your house

Little Miss Imperfect

Hold your head up high and love the face you’re in

5 best beauty boosts

Eminence Calm Skin Range, from £29 The Arnica Booster-Serum, £38,

The plan

Every month, the #360me team will be sharing our baby-steps approach to leading a healthier, happier life – expert-endorsed and real-life approved

Focus on the Feeling

After years of failed pre-holiday diets, Ali Roff shares her mind-hack to help keep you motivated and reach your healthy-body goals, without the meaningless numbers

Make your own face oil

One Good Thing from Karin Berndl and Nici Hofer, writers of All Natural Beauty

Sasha Plavsic

The visionary founder of natural make-up brand, Ilia, shares her green go-tos and holistic favourites

The Healing Power of Tech

Award-winning creator of video series Digital Futures, Shivvy Jervis, guides us around the very, very near future – a place where technology is a partner to our psychological wellbeing

Kim Morgan

Asking questions can help inspire positive family communication

Annee de Mamiel

We meet the founder of the award-winning artisanal wellness brand de Mamiel – which replenishes the skin as well as the spirit

The peace within

This month, Melissa and Jasmine Hemsley focus on women’s health, and the importance of regular self-care rituals and natural choices

How can I achieve optimal fitness?

Each month, leading integrative health expert, Dr Andrew Weil, gives his definitive answer

Cheese please

Spread, smear, slice, wedge or grate – just be sure to get the good stuff, says nutritionist Eve Kalinik

Pieces of me

Psychologies’ Health + Wellness Director, Eminé Rushton, is blown away; deconstructed – and put back together again at the first emotional, empowering Finding Self Retreat at 42 Acres