Mental Health
Read the latest features on all things mental health, from advice on anxiety and depression to personal experiences of mental illness and the experts and remedies that can help boost your mental wellbeing
Wellbeing
Frankincense: the wise men’s gift that soothes skin and anxiety
December 21st 2018
It’s the biblical gift that keeps on giving, at least where stress and burnout are concerned. From aromatherapy to skincare and fragrance, here’s why one of the most ancient essential oils of all still has a place in our frazzled modern lives… >>>
Mind
Could a 'light diet' make you happier?
December 20th 2018
Just like food, the type of light you're exposed to could make you feel better – or worse. Leading light expert Karl Ryberg explains how to max out on healthy rays at the darkest time of the year and avoid energy-sapping ones. Yes, it involves your phone... >>>
Wellbeing
How 4 women survived Christmas when they were pregnant
December 20th 2018
Morning sickness, exhaustion and going into labour at Selfridges...being pregnant during party season offers up a variety of very different challenges. Four women share their unique stories with us >>>
Review
What we can all learn from 'The Truth Pixie'
December 20th 2018
Matt Haig’s best-selling book written to guide children through troubled times has gone viral among adults too. If Christmas is a time of conflicting emotions, you’ll want this in your stocking >>>
Mind
The Christmas self-care tips mental wellness experts swear by
December 19th 2018
Stop anxiety and exhaustion from wrecking your Christmas with these words of wellbeing wisdom >>>
Wellbeing
Organisation guru Marie Kondo is getting her own Netflix show
December 13th 2018
'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo' premieres on 1 January 2019 – a must-watch if you want to declutter your life. Meanwhile, here are 10 organisational tips we've learned from her Instagram >>>
Mind
How to cope at parties and work events when you’re an introvert
December 12th 2018
You don’t need to be loud to be the life and soul of the party. Here’s how to get the most out of social and work gatherings without losing all your energy, hiding in the bathroom or opting out altogether >>>
Fitness
If you get bored when you work out you need to try immersive fitness
December 4th 2018
Exercise isn’t always exciting, unless you do it like this that is. From ‘spinema’ to cinematic yoga against an Alpine backdrop, immersive fitness will make you see, feel and experience workouts in a whole new way (and you won’t be tempted to bail) >>>
Wellbeing
I took up adult ballet at 40 and it changed my relationship with food
December 2nd 2018
After years of emotional eating, Ateh Jewel longed to feel the lightness and delight that she saw in her daughters when they danced. She searched 'classical ballet for adults' and this is her journey >>>
This is how Elle Macpherson heads off an energy crash
November 25th 2018
Whatever threatens to drain your batteries, whether it's low mood, hormones or a 4pm sugar dip, our columnist knows how to surf the slump. Here’s how Elle manages her energy all day >>>
Wellbeing
How to use a voice assistant to improve your career, sleep and fitness
November 22nd 2018
Ask Alexa to guide you through a seven minute workout or get Google to organise your bedtime routine - from beauty how-tos to hands-free help with a new baby, here are the voice assistant hacks that get you ahead >>>
Wellbeing
The 10 best crystals for beginners
November 20th 2018
From Adele to Victoria Beckham, celebrity crystal healing fans abound, but what can they do for you? Two bestselling authors and wellbeing entrepreneurs give us their quick guide to crystals and the best ways to use them >>>
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5 common stomach symptoms that prebiotics could help to treat
November 19th 2018
Whether bloating, constipation or wind are cramping your style, we’ve got a dietary addition that could soothe all manner of digestive issues. For a surprising route to relief, look no further… >>>
Mind
7 habits of well-meaning women that can prove toxic
November 18th 2018
Are we sabotaging ourselves without even realising it? Life coach Felicity Morse examines our well-intended but ultimately unhelpful habits >>>
Mind
The anti beauty cyberbullying video we all need to watch
November 12th 2018
Last year we deleted more than 100 million images from social media because of online beauty bullying. In Anti-Bullying Week, a new initiative fronted by Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne calls time on this trolling epidemic, affecting 1 in 4 young women >>>
Mind
Hypnotherapy helped me with my anxiety, and now I use it to help others
November 8th 2018
As a teenager, hypnotherapist Fiona Lamb suffered from both anxiety and severe insomnia, but struggled to find the help she needed to address the root cause. Discovering self-hypnosis changed that though and gave her a new career path too >>>
Opinion
Why The Spice Girls’ 'girl power' isn’t what you’d think
November 6th 2018
Whatever you think of the Spice Girls’ and their recently announced reunion tour, they’ve collectively broken away from the archetypes they were given and face issues familiar to many of us with honesty. Here’s why girl power 2.0 looks a lot different… >>>
Wellbeing
The energising morning habits that wake you up better than coffee
November 4th 2018
Not that we’re dissing a double espresso, but a cup of joe isn’t the only way to get your juices flowing in the morning. Seeing as just 46% of us feel well rested on waking, here are some ideas to kickstart your system >>>
Wellbeing
Genius budgeting apps and tricks to help you save money
November 1st 2018
If your outgoings are making it impossible for you to set money aside each month, you’re not alone. Acclaimed financial expert and journalist Laura Whateley, shares her favourite budget apps and top tips for regaining control of your bank account >>>
Mind
7 ways to clear stress from your life
November 1st 2018
Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Here's the expert guide to calming down for good >>>
Wellbeing
The new Cotswolds wellness destination that's seriously relaxing
October 31st 2018
Stressed out? Strung out? In need of some headspace? Susannah Taylor knows just the place to find it. She heads to Thyme for the ultimate English country escape >>>
Health
Sarah Vine: How testosterone dramatically improves my energy levels
October 30th 2018
Sarah Vine feels more focused and energised post-50 and going through the menopause than she did at 40. The reason? A daily testosterone hormone prescription >>>
Fitness
12 of the best yoga hotspots in London
October 26th 2018
Looking for the best yoga classes and studios the capital has to offer? Here are our top picks >>>
Health
Could this be the answer for migraine sufferers?
October 25th 2018
From stress to ‘leaky gut,’ new research shows that probiotics could help you take back control of your triggers. Here’s how >>>
Wellbeing
The Postnatal Diaries 5: How to get over motivation procrastination
October 25th 2018
It took Susannah Taylor three years to get back into exercise after her second child. After baby number 3, she was determined to find her fitness mojo as soon as it was safe. Here she discusses how to muster up the motivation to get fit post-birth >>>
