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This article will help you stay safe while cycling in our towns and cities. It will help you cope with all that is going on around you, and it will help give you the confidence […]

Like children, dogs are born without behavioural issues; it is what happens in the early weeks of life, and the way in which his new owner nurtures, guides and educates him that will enable him […]

We only live once. This is not a drill. There is no second life to come. Even the future in this one life is unpredictable and there are no guarantees about what will happen next, […]

Not so very long ago clothes were relatively expensive for everyone. Decisions about what to buy were made carefully, and most people didn’t have a vast wardrobe of clothes that might be worn only for […]

Do you sometimes run to your fridge, swing open the door, then stare into it wondering what in the world you’re there for? Do you hide treasured items in special places, then forget where they […]

We have seen an incredible surge in activism in the UK over the last few years. But turning your discontent into a practical and successful campaign that makes a difference is no easy feat. You’ll […]

  As we search for new ways to approach life’s challenges and seek meaning beyond materialism, we’re increasingly looking to ancient wisdom for guidance.   Wabi sabi (“wah-bi sah-bi”) is a captivating concept from Japanese […]

There’s no great secret to drawing. Anybody can draw. If you can write your name, you can learn to draw. In this extract from his book, How to draw absolutely anything, let writer and artist […]

In today’s fast-paced, non-stop world, research by the UK’s Sleep Council has found that almost a third of us don’t get enough sleep most nights. If you’re reading this article we’re guessing you’re one of […]

  Dr Leahy provides strategies for letting go of your negative thoughts about unemployment Letting Go of those Negative Thoughts If you are out of work you probably spend a lot of time dwelling on […]

Maps If you want to plan a wild cycling route, you need to start with a map. My favourite maps for planning bike rides, and the ones that I think suit the needs of adventurous […]

Matthew Johnstone, author and illustrator of The Little Book of Resilience, explores the importance of learning to bounce back from adversity, and how developing and maintaining resilience can help us overcome and learn from difficult […]