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While I’m hoping for sunshine, blue skies and at least a glimpse of the sea this summer, in other ways the holiday season is going to be pretty different this year. With that in mind, we’ve dedicated this issue of the magazine to the topic of inner strength - something we’re all having to call upon more than usual right now. Whether it’s sadness at cancelling a longed-for holiday with family or friends, struggling with the repetition and claustrophobia of our home-based routines, or over-arching anxiety about our futures, we’re tapping into our resilience reserves in a big way. Our feature, from page 18, looks at different ways you can keep your emotional and physical strength supplies topped up.

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