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Books
17 books to read if you’re feeling lost right now
From Glennon Doyle’s Untamed to Elizabeth Jane Howard’s Slipstream.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
How (and when) to repot a houseplant, in 6 easy steps
Give your plants a new lease of life with this straightforward guide.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
This drink could be the key to sleeping in hot weather
Too hot to sleep? Try this.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Beauty
The most in-depth guide to achieving your best hair ever
Practical steps to get happy, healthy hair according to the experts.
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- Stylist Beauty Team
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- Kayleigh Dray
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How to get comfortable with the ‘awkward silence’
Lockdown’s Zoom chats and Skype calls have changed the way we talk to one another, and not necessarily in a good way.
Long Reads
“I stood up to my office bullies and it changed my life for the better”
15% of employees have been on the receiving end of bullying and harassment in the last three years.
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- Emmie Harrison-West
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Life
How to recognise (and deal with) a competitive friendship
Trapped in an unspoken competition with your friends? Read this...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Careers
“A letter to myself on the day I was made redundant”
“Wipe the tears away, rip up the travel card and be confident that all the best is yet to come. ”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
5 easy ways to protect your neck and back while working from home
11 million Brits are in pain from using their home office equipment. Here's how to instantly upgrade the safety of your home office.
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- Lillian Antonio
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Long Reads
Essential advice for anyone worried about being isolated while in a toxic relationship
We’ve spoken to experts and charities about the best way to seek advice and support.
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- Erin Cardiff
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Life
Why it’s OK to tell your friends you need space – even during lockdown
Because we all need a break sometimes.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Women share powerful essays on managing their mental health
Remember: you are not alone.
Long Reads
All your post-lockdown rent and mortgage questions, answered
England's housing market has reopened, but if you're struggling to pay your rent or mortgage, there is help available.
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Long Reads
Why skipping your workout really is OK, according to an expert
Remember: taking rest days is just as important for our health as working out.
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- Danni Tabor
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Long Reads
7 practical ways to support a loved one who is grieving
From helping with paperwork to preparing food, these simple gestures will show how much you care.
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- Amy Swales
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Long Reads
This graph will help you understand your ever-changing lockdown mood
What are the 7 stages of change, and how can they help us adapt to the new normal?
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Life
Panicking about the future? Here’s how to stop your anxiety about coronavirus getting out of control
Stop that anxiety spiral before it starts with this expert advice.
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- Lauren Geall
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Long Reads
“I had Iftar over Zoom with my family and still felt the warmth of camaraderie”
One writer shares her experiences of observing Ramadan during lockdown.
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- Zeynab Mohamed
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- Lauren Geall
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Everything you need to know about seeking mental health support during the coronavirus pandemic
From seeing your GP to accessing online therapy.
Long Reads
“Why you shouldn’t be scared to take up running”
Want to start running, but feel intimidated, scared and foolish? Let this be your guide.
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- Bella Mackie
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