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19 stories filed under Lifestyle.
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When the clocks go back, how to protect your sleep
The clocks go back in Europe today and in the US on 1 November. How the change affects sleep, and a simple plan to adjust in a few days.
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Cold showers, what the evidence actually says
Cold showers are promised to boost immunity, mood and metabolism. What the research shows, what it does not, and how to try one safely.
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Journaling for beginners: five-minute prompts that work
Journaling for beginners without the homework feeling: how to start with five minutes, simple formats, and twenty prompts for mornings, evenings and busy days.
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A simple morning routine you will actually keep
A simple morning routine of four small habits: daylight, water, five minutes of movement and one written priority. Twenty minutes, and it survives a busy week.
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Why friendships matter for health, and how to stay in touch
Friendships matter for health as much as many lifestyle habits do. Here are small, realistic ways to stay in touch as an adult when work and family fill the week.
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Simple breathing exercises for stress
Three simple breathing exercises for stress: box breathing, a longer exhale and the physiological sigh, with step-by-step instructions and when to use each.
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How to beat the afternoon slump without another coffee
How to beat the afternoon slump without more caffeine: a short walk in daylight, a balanced lunch, water, a quick nap or stretch, and an easier task at 3 pm.
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How to nap well: length, timing and the coffee nap
How to nap well: keep it to 10–20 minutes, take it in the early afternoon, try a coffee nap if it suits you, and know when daytime sleepiness is a warning sign.
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A realistic digital detox weekend
A realistic digital detox weekend: what to switch off, what to keep, how to tell people, and plenty of things to do instead of scrolling.
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Meal prep for people who hate meal prep
Meal prep for people who hate meal prep: cook a few components on Sunday, not five identical meals, and mix them into different lunches and dinners all week.
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Healthy cooking on a budget: a pantry list and cheap meals
Healthy cooking on a budget starts with a short pantry list of beans, grains, tins and frozen vegetables, plus a handful of cheap meals that are not boring.
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Why time in nature helps, and how to get two hours a week
Time in nature is linked with better wellbeing, and around two hours a week seems to be a useful amount. Here is how to fit it in, even if you live in a city.
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A gentle spring reset: one cupboard, one habit, one walk
A gentle spring reset in four weekends: clear one cupboard, start one small habit, take one longer walk and plan one easy change to how you eat.
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How to declutter your kitchen in an afternoon
Declutter your kitchen in one afternoon with a zone-by-zone plan, so healthy food is easy to see, reach and cook, and the counter is clear enough to use.
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How to read more books: a reading habit for busy people
How to read more books when you are busy: start with ten pages a day, keep a book where your phone usually is, and let yourself quit books you do not enjoy.
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How to build habits that last: start tiny and make it easy
How to build habits that last: start with a tiny version, attach it to something you already do, and make it easy to begin. A practical method with examples.
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An evening wind-down routine for better sleep
A simple evening wind-down routine for better sleep: dim the lights, put the phone away, have a warm caffeine-free drink and read a few pages.
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How to set up a bedroom for better sleep
How to set up a bedroom for better sleep: make it dark, cool, quiet and free of screens, with simple, low-cost changes you can make this weekend.
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Small habits that make winter easier
Small winter habits that make the cold, dark months easier: morning light, daily movement, warm food, steady sleep and staying in touch with people.
