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Wellness

Master your overall wellness and read advice on mental health, fitness tips and healthy eating, so you can become the best version of you.

Wellness

Big joy: how to light up your life with “micro-acts” of kindness and connection

Aka, simple ways to feel a little happier and more connected in day-to-day life.

Anna Brech 30th November 2023 6 min read

Mental Health

Here’s why taking a mental health day can be good for you

Taking a day off work for your mental health can be good for you, but it’s important to know how to make the most of it. Here’s how…

Sandra Walker 13th November 2023 6 min read

Mental Health

This is what happens to anxiety when we spend time with friends

One conversation a day with an empathetic listener can help to dial down stress.

Anna Brech 26th October 2023 6 min read

Wellness

The big chill: 4 helpful things I wish I’d known before the age of 40

Relax, lean out and embrace the unexpected: how turning 40 is an invitation to stop with the endless grind.

Anna Brech 17th July 2023 6 min read

Wellness

What is the perimenopause and how does it affect women’s health?

On average, the perimenopause lasts for three to four years, usually starting in the mid to late 40s. But what is it?

Gita Mishra 1st June 2023 6 min read

Mental Health

Loneliness is contagious – here’s how to beat it

Being lonely isn’t just a feeling. It can also ignite behaviours that perpetuate the cycle. Here’s how to recognise the signs and escape it.

Dr. Olivia Remes 1st June 2023 6 min read

Mental Health

Taking a mental health break from work: the why and the how

Research has proved that rest positively boosts our productivity. Here’s how and why you should consider taking time a mental health break from work.

Anna Brech 31st May 2023 7 min read

Wellness

I’m an introverted extrovert. Here’s how it’s allowed me to thrive in groups

Knowing how you get your energy enables you to use it effectively, says Talk Club founder, Ben Akers

Ben Akers 26th April 2023 6 min read

Mental Health

Why asking for help from my community was a leap of faith that paid off

Founder of The Book of Man, Martin Robinson, sent out a signal on social media recently – and was surprised by the response.

Martin Robinson 1st March 2023 6 min read

Mental Health

Man to Man: How a Special Forces mindset can help you build real confidence

Founder of The Natural Edge, Simon Jeffries, writes about how men can ditch negative mindsets.

Simon Jeffries 9th February 2023 6 min read

Mental Health

Man to Man: Why I’m on a mission to make men open up more with Talk Club

After losing a friend, Ben Akers set up talking groups for men around the world to connect – through pubs, clubs and the outdoors.

Ben Akers 18th January 2023 6 min read

Wellness

Ginger, honey and herbal wine: Inside the wonderful world of Khmer healing

We uncover the wellness principles behind Shinta Mani Angkor hotel from Flash Pack’s Cambodia adventure.

Anna Brech 7th December 2022 6 min read

Wellness

How to be more zen, from one of Japan’s last-remaining Buddhist bell makers

Calm craftsman, Shimatani Yoshinori, creates bells for monks and meditative sound baths. We step into his studio…

Alicia Miller 24th November 2022 6 min read

Wellness

Man to Man: Why friendship and community are key to greater inclusivity

In the latest in our series, Muslim mountaineer and marathon runner, Haroon Mota, writes about the need for men to combat isolation.

Haroon Mota 1st November 2022 6 min read

Mental Health

I teach mindfulness to elite athletes. Here’s how to apply it to adventure travel

Nervous about ice-hiking in Argentina? Having calmed Olympians, Luke Doherty has tips on how to perform at your best.

Luke Doherty 28th October 2022 6 min read

Wellness

I embraced my thirties crisis. Here’s why you should, too

When she reached 30, Jenni Shaw had an epiphany and embarked on an adventure that changed her life.

Jenni Shaw 25th October 2022 6 min read

Wellness

Why even the happiest person in the world feels sad sometimes

Even the seemingly happiest people have moments of self-doubt. A single 30-something Londoner explains why it’s okay to feel sad sometimes.

Jenni Shaw 22nd October 2022 6 min read

Wellness

A trip to Peru was the challenge I needed after recovering from cancer

Following a life-changing diagnosis, Mary Grimberg found herself reevaluating her future and looking for fresh experiences.

Mary Grimberg 15th October 2022 6 min read

Mental Health

Hiking in the hills of Cumbria turned me from an addict into a fell-loving foodie

Camp-stove cook, Harrison Ward – AKA “Fell Foodie” – writes about the power of nature to nurture better mental health.

Harrison Ward 12th October 2022 6 min read

Wellness

How to say no without feeling bad about it (as told by a people-pleaser)

Do you struggle to lay down limits and set healthier boundaries? Our writer shares her strategies on how to say no.

Suzanne Elliott 8th October 2022 6 min read

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