All Lifestyle articles – Page 10
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What are the new rules for weddings?
The wedding ban has been lifted but the threat of COVID-19 means there are still restrictions. Michaela Hyde, executive director of Marriage Foundation explains what you need to know
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A nostalgic, feel-good, coming-of-age story
Little Women has its heroine grasping hold of her career, and also finding love – but let’s be wary of its ‘have it all’ message
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The comparison trap
Author Helen Roberts talks about the heightened thief of comparison now that we’re all spending much more time online
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What, no cheese? A vegan guide to building up your immune system
With many fresh food counters closing and self-isolation becoming the norm, some of us will be facing an involuntary vegetarian or even vegan diet. But it’s not all bad! Here are 3 plant-based staples you can try today to support your immune system...
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'Can anything good be drawn from this chaos?'
As most of us find ourselves grounded and in lockdown, reports of less air pollution and the return of wildlife point to positive environmental change.
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Breaking the pain barrier
God helped Anne Welsh rise above chronic pain to become a renowned motivational speaker, campaigner, high-powered business woman, influencer and author
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Misbehaviour
Heather Riley reviews the British comedy-drama about the 1970 Miss World competition held in London
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Restoring the years the locusts had eaten
Have you ever felt too old to do something new? If so, Dorothy Wigan’s story may just challenge and inspire you. After a tough start in life, she recently published a series of short stories at the age of 79.
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Mealtimes of grace
One way to counter the busyness of our days is to create some breathing spaces or Sabbath-moments when we can stop and recalibrate. Mealtimes offer just such an opportunity, says Kate Waterman
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Spanish retreat
Mike and Julie Jowett not only want to provide a space for people to rest and take time out of their busy lives, but also to build bridges between the Spanish people and the migrant community ...
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Our family gap year
Mary and Geoff Ferguson’s 10-month trip covering thousands of miles with their five children proved to be a faith adventure, as Mary explains to Clare Blake
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'I discovered I am not as powerless as I thought'
Ellie Philpott is an author and runs her own natural soap and cosmetic company. She lives in the Elham Valley with her husband, a crazy poodle and several hives of honeybees
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We’re more than our gender
Once upon a time, girls wore pink and played with dolls, boys wore blue and had construction toys, but not anymore. Rachel Turner considers the move towards a more gender-neutral world and what it means for our children
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At the turn of the year
What do you need to take up or lay down this year? asks Penelope Wilcock
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The decisions that changed my life
After a devastating loss, Faye Smith found solace in a holiday of a lifetime and discovered the joy of open-air swimming
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There’s more to our suffering than meets the eye
Meet Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton, the authors of Hope When it Hurts, the winning book in our 2018 Readers’ Choice Award.
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What Christmas means to me
Rev Kate Bottley is a priest in Nottinghamshire and passionate about bringing stories of faith and belief to the widest audience possible. She currently presents Good Morning Sunday on Radio 2 and is a regular on Songs of Praise. Rev Kate is also supporting The Children Society’s Christmas campaign.
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Beyond the lifestyle craze
The popular Danish custom of hygge would have been very familiar to the early church, says Kate Waterman, who suggests we rediscover Koinonia this Christimas
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Let the light in
The darkness of winter brings both challenges and opportunities, says Penelope Wilcock