Stopping to think about the here and now is essential for switching off, recharging the batteries, and living a happier, healthier, calmer life. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the busyness of our everyday lives and the demands placed upon us, whether by family members, friends, colleagues or clients. In a world where we have to juggle a multitude of responsibilities, cope with various pressures of modern living, and manage the intrusive nature of today’s technology, it’s more important than ever before to take a step back from it all. Learn how to truly notice the natural world around you and become more mindful of the environment; swap your smartphone for a paintbrush once in a while to explore your creative side; and find ways to nurture your mind and body. Offering advice, inspiration and ideas on all these things and more, Recharge Your Life will ensure you start living more mindfully today.
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Recharge Your Life
Mind & Body
Develop a positive body image • How do you feel about your body? Transformational coach Alison Morgan uncovers the power of gaining a fresh perspective of yourself
Natural beauties • Sara Niven proves that we can pamper ourselves while protecting the planet, and don’t need a bathroom shelf full of chemicals to look, smell or feel great
Top 5 essential oils • From lemon to lavender there is no denying that essential oils have some incredible benefits for the mind and the body
Gratitude & wellbeing • Julie Bassett explains how the simple act of focusing on the positives in your life can have a huge impact on your physical and mental wellbeing
Keep a gratitude diary
Yoga for all • Laurie Newman chats to One For All Hot Yoga studio and learns why yoga studios are a safe and inviting place to restore the body and replenish the soul
Living in the moment • Sarah Gane looks at ways to seek out the magic of the everyday
Keep learning
Get energised • Fuel your body with nutritious smoothies packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Enjoy these six delicious recipes that will make you feel good inside and out
Night, night, sleep tight • Struggling to drift off at night, or always waking up in the early hours? Jennifer Morgan is here to ensure you always get that elusive eight hours a night
Sleep myths busted
Lavender bags • A quick and easy craft project to help you relax and unwind
Midnight colour • Calm your mind and wind down for the night by adding colour to these night-time illustrations
Lifestyle
scandi style (and why we love it) • From hygge to lagom, it seems we’re still swooning after all things Nordic when it comes to decorating schemes, as Jennifer Morgan explores
something old, something new • Sarah Gane goes beyond ‘shabby chic’ to look at why there has never been a better time to start upcycling
Plastic (not) fantastic • Laurie Newman looks at some of the best ways to reduce plastic in your home, from the bathroom to the kitchen
Working from home • Improve your health, increase productivity and have a better work-life balance – Julie Bassett shows us how shunning the traditional 9-5 office environment can have a big impact on your wellbeing
Create an eco-friendly wardrobe • Sarah Gane looks at how changing our approach to clothing and shopping can help people and the planet
Did you know?
Keep pushing for change
Ditch the tech • Andréa Childs discovers why ditching tech could help you create a happier, healthier home
10 tech-free activities • Make the most of your time away from technology and try some of these ideas to improve your wellbeing, sleep and health
Travel & Nature
Camper dreamin’ • Sarah Bankes chats to road trippers,...