Expert advice on self-help, careers, and relationships and the best natural ways to boost your health and wellness

From Patience to Brush Control: What Paint by Numbers Really Teaches You

Paint by numbers may seem like a simple pastime, but it teaches beginners the fundamentals of painting, from brush control and colour recognition to layering, shading and patience

by Julia Havens

The Pomodoro Effect: Why 25 Minutes (and a Break) Can Change How You Work

Our brains aren’t wired for endless concentration, and the Pomodoro Technique allows us to break tasks into focused sprints, taps into our natural rhythms, and gives the mind and body room to recover

by Claire Wills

How To Clean Your Air With These 8 Amazing House Plants

Our guide to the best pot house plants to keep indoors to help combat air pollution

by Ellen Tout

How to Be More Goldfish: The Secret to Moving On From Life’s Little Mistakes

Stop berating yourself for even the tiniest mistake and learn from the happiest animal on earth – the humble goldfish – how to move on and learn from the 50 errors we all make every day

by Christine Fieldhouse

Bottling 2,000 Years of Healing: Omorovicza’s Journey from Spa to Skincare

For centuries, the people of Budapest have turned to mineral-rich thermal baths for healing and restoration. Today, those same waters […]

by Anthea Ayache

PTSD in the City: Survival Strategies for Living Alone

Living alone in a city can feel empowering, but it also presents unique challenges for those coping with ptsd

by Soumita Moitra

Why Laughter is Seriously Good for you

Laughing reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, can help us look younger and even live longer according to the experts

by Christine Fieldhouse

How To Be Happy The Japanese Way: 6 Simple Steps To Finding Your Ikigai

Master the Japanese philosophy of ikigai – doing something of value – and not only will you feel more energised and fulfilled but you’ll live up to 12 years longer, say experts

by Christine Fieldhouse

Cleaner Air, Healthier Kids: Take A Breath Study Shows Simple Fixes Work

Take A Breath, a UAE initiative by Goumbook and endorsed by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, has revealed how simple fixes can transform classroom air quality

by Claire Wills

Move Over Champagne, Sparkling Teas Are Taking the Spotlight

As alcohol-free options gain momentum globally, we talk to Saicho founders Charlie and Natalie Winkworth-Smith about the rise of sparkling teas

by Anthea Ayache