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Leadership in Times of Crisis

What makes a Good Leader? Is it the Ivy League Degree? The Networth or Network to which they belong? Is it the oratorical ability? A good leader is judged by their employers, followers and even their critics. The baseline for Good Leadership is based on the quality standards by which they live and project a […]

Do you wish you were less busy?

If you’re constantly flat out but never seem to complete your to-do list, it’s time to supercharge your productivity. Here are some top tips from the experts…   Do the worst job first If there’s something you’ve been putting off, make a concerted effort to get it done first thing, recommends business coach Arvind Devalia, […]

Hilary Devey

She’s the dragon in the cream jacket, the hard-nosed businesswoman with a distinctive style – and she built her company, Pall-Ex, from nothing to a £100 million turnover. So what is the driving force behind Hilary Devey that took her to the top? Hilary Devey is clear about the moment she decided she’d be rich. […]

Everyman Alone

He has a face the world knows as one of the greatest actors the world has known. With his new film Inferno out in November, The Best You explores the life of Tom Hanks, and traces his rise to success.   The first five years of Tom Hanks’s life were perhaps the most stable. His […]

Rooms With A View

The Best You’s pick of perfect UK rural hideaways to relax and unwind in this Autumn Elmley Nature reserve, Isle of sheppey If you’re after a wildlife-packed escape, Elmley is the place to stay. This cattle farm and national nature reserve on Kent’s Isle of Sheppey boasts wading birds, hare, watervoles, an array of lizards […]

Happy Cities

How happy does your city make you? Mike and Liz Zeidler founded the Happy City project, which believes our cities hold the key to improved wellbeing. Think of the word prosperity and you’d be forgiven if your mind turns immediately to money. However Mike and Liz Zeidler have spent much of their lives thinking about […]

Are you earthed? by Patrick Holford

Connection with the world around us could be key to improving our health and wellbeing, says Patrick Holford How well connected are you to the Earth and your body’s needs? When we surveyed the habits and beliefs of the super healthy in my 100 per cent Health Survey online at patrickholford.com, which has involved more […]

Top 6 Festivals with a difference by The Best You

1. Darwin Beer Can Regatta, 17 July, Darwin, Australia Now here’s a festival with a difference. Launched down under in 1974, entrants to the Darwin Beer Can Regatta handcraft boats out of recycled beer cans before taking to the water to test their tin tubs’ buoyancy and stability. The locals call it ‘can-struction’ and we […]

Top 6… Outdoor cinema classics by The Best You

  Whether it’s a projector and sheet in your own backyard or a night out at some of the UK’s finest landmarks, there’s a feast of film on show at outdoor cinemas across the UK this summer. Here’s The Best You’s best views…     Dirty Dancing With its 60s styling and soundtrack, Dirty Dancing […]

Hannah Mermaid – Force of Nature by The Best You

  Hannah Mermaid, aka Hannah Fraser, is the first person to make a living as a full time mermaid. She tells The Best You how she came to make a unique career out of a passion for the sea – and the pros and cons of swimming with the sharks.   As far back as […]

Top 6 Random Acts of Kindness by The Best You

With Random Acts of Kindness Week on 14-20 February, The Best You takes a look at some of the greatest ‘do good’ moments   1. Small beginnings Anne Herbert and Margaret Pavel’s 1993 children’s book, Random Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty is believed to be the first time the phrase was used to describe […]

Janey Lee Grace – Life of Grace

Today known as a DJ on Radio 2, Janey Lee Grace’s career has been wide, varied, artistic and exciting. From pop singer to DJ to self-help author and brand specialist, she has a welter of experience to share – and unique knowledge of the levers of success   “I was born to show off – […]

Janey loves… by Janey Lee Grace

The Best You’s columnist Janey Lee Grace presents a round-up of the latest products, ideas and innovations catching her eye this month   Your life in 7 days As you sit down to map out your new year’s resolutions I’d like to chip in one important suggestion – don’t set yourself up to fail! Instead […]

Top 6 Fitness Gurus by The Best You

They’ve made us sweat, made us ache… and made us fitter. These are the exercise icons we love to hate for their punishing but perfecting routines     Jane Fonda Top of our list is the fitness queen herself, Jane Fonda. In 1982 her first exercise video, Jane Fonda’s Workout, burst onto our screens, becoming […]

Janey loves… by Janey Lee Grace

The Best You’s columnist Janey Lee Grace presents a round-up of the latest products, ideas and innovations catching her eye this month   One bit of me feels like running screaming for the hills at this time of year. I dislike the commercialisation of Christmas but I love the candle-lit church services, the cosiness of […]

Top 6… Christmas trees by The Best You

Real, faux or tinsel, with the Christmas tree in place the holidays can begin! Here are some of The Best You’s favourite special spruces     Trafalgar Square, London Since 1947, Norway has sent one of its finest trees – typically 50-60-years-old and 20 metres tall – to London’s Trafalgar Square. The gift is made […]

Janey loves… by Janey Lee Grace

The Best You’s columnist Janey Lee Grace presents a round-up of the latest products, ideas and innovations catching her eye this month   The best present With four children you can imagine the furore around Christmas time in my house, the younger ones have been in orbit with excitement from the time the first decorations […]

Top 6 moustaches by The Best You

As it’s Movember, we couldn’t resist paying tribute to marvellous moustaches past and present Tom Selleck As Magnum PI, Tom Selleck’s moustache became synonymous with 80s excess, as his character solved crimes in his Ferrari 308 GTS, Rolex watch and Hawaiian shirts. While others emulated his style, Selleck’s thick moustache was in a league of […]

24 quotes why wine is one of the finer things in life by The Best You

At The Best You we were thinking about the things that make life fun and enjoyable. One of the constants that we agreed so many people enjoy is wine. For celebrations, parties, mingling and chatting, wine is one of the drinks that draws people together for fun and laughter.   Here are 24 quotes from […]

41 quotes celebrating the joy in true friendship by The Best You

Friendship is one of the magical qualities that bring joy and enjoyment into life. Different to love, it can grow in to love, or it can become a whole special relationship of its own. Either way, we decided at The Best You to celebrate friendship and all its different meanings with these fabulous quotes on […]

10 quotes from Epicurus, Greek philosopher of fun by The Best You

Epicurus was a Greek philosopher from the 3rd Century BC, who believed in living a happy, tranquil life surrounded by friends. He saw pain as bad, pleasure as good and did not believe in the gods – but that atoms moving in empty space are all that accounted for the events in the world.   […]

Celebrating creativity with 21 quotes about Art by The Best You

Art is the ultimate expression of the individual, of an ideal, a hope or an aspiration. It brings joy to countless billions and frees the imagination to consider new things. That’s why we’re celebrating creativity with 21 quotes about art, right here, right now. So get you paintbrushes out, and delight in this extraordinary human […]

38 ticklingly fun quotes on the power of laughter By The Best You

Whether it’s the key to success, to wealth or health, or even a way to exact revenge on others, laughter is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It deflates tyrant and lifts up the downtrodden, it unites people and relieves stress. At The Best You we thought we’d celebrate the power of […]

31 profound and joyous quotes from Khalil Gibran for you

You might have heard some of his poetry at weddings or just encountered his name on inspirational posters. Khalil Gibran was a deep and insightful writer who really had the most beautiful things to say about life. The Best You have gathered 31 profound and joyous quotes from Khalil Gibran for you to enjoy, learn […]

Top 6 vegetarians by The Best You

With this month’s World Vegetarian Day, we take a look at the individuals who inspire us to embrace meat-free munching   1. Paul McCartney Macca tops our list for his well-stated views on vegetarianism, having converted – along with his first wife, Linda – in the mid-70s. He’s spoken about the moment when the couple […]

Follow your paths by Emilie Wapnick

For multipotentialite Emilie Wapnick, life’s about following every opportunity that ignites something within you     When I was 17, a school advisor asked our class to anonymously submit our college-related questions. As the advisor read my question aloud, a look of confusion swept over the room. ”Are we allowed to take maths classes?” she […]

Top 6 European cities by The Best You

Culture, history, architecture and culinary experiences – what’s not to love about a European city break? Here’s The Best You’s hit list of weekend wonders   Barcelona Top of the list with its architectural maze of Gothic facades and modern buildings. But that’s just this city’s starting point, with a thriving arts scene, designer clothes […]

The New Workout by Benoit Malta

We are often encouraged to get up out of our chair and move around more often. Designer Benoit Malta has created furniture that does precisely that How many times each week do you think to yourself, ‘I must exercise more’. It’s a tricky challenge that most of us face, particularly if our working lives are […]

The Good News January 2015

Newspaper and television reports tend to focus on the negative aspects of life. That’s why The Best You brings you snippets of good news from around the world UN HIGHLIGHTS AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING  The United Nations is the latest world organisation to lead discussion and lend its support to global awareness of human trafficking […]

We Support CANCER RESEARCH UK

Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, covering prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This month it is encouraging us to join in its Dryathlon event After you’ve finished singing, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and toasting in the New Year, chances are you’ll be ready to take a break from the excesses of the season. […]

TOP 6 New Year’s resolutions

1. LOSE WEIGHT After Christmas’ excesses, for many of us the #1 goal at the start of the year is to shed a few pounds. Improved health can be a life-changer and the psychological boost to feeling good about ourselves is significant. Better food choices, watching portion sizes and boosting activity levels are key to […]

5 Ways To Travel Like You’re A Zen Master by Sophie Keller

If I could, I would be more than happy to give you a psychological breakdown linking your traveling techniques to your psychological profile, but actually I don’t know that it would be so easy to analyze the methods and motives behind anyone’s travel style. My husband is a great example: Most of the time he […]

What Makes Pharrell Williams HAPPY?

  Pharrell Williams has gone from being the man behind a thousand hit songs to being a globally recognised frontman for feel-good summer sounds and inspirational initiatives.   There is a longstanding Internet joke that Pharrell Williams is a vampire. How else can his agelessness be explained? Well, maybe it’s happiness. His baby face belies […]

It’s festival time!

Every summer, thousands of arts and theatre lovers gather in Edinburgh to attend the Edinburgh Festival. For a first time attendee, this can be pretty daunting, so we have asked some festival veterans for their top tips on how to survive this year.   When attending any festival – be it music, theatre, art, or […]

The Good News August 2014

  Drop in teen pregnancy In 2008, a family planning programme in Colorado, USA called the Colorado Family Planning Initiative began. Six years later the results have been astounding: the teen pregnancy rate has dropped an impressive 40 per cent. The initiative provides intrauterine devices (IUDs) or implants at little to no cost for low-income […]

Top 12 Inspirational Quotes by The Best You

  Thanks to the easy sharing that social networking makes possible, inspirational quotes have become a ubiquitous part of online life. While these quotes can be inspiring, uplifting and thought provoking, they are often presented without context or attribution. Here are ten of our favourite quotes and the stories behind them.   “Whatever the mind […]

More than just sitting around by Pedram Shojai

  The idea of just sitting around seems boring and a total waste of time. We’ve all got so much to do and not enough time to do it. Pedram Shojai asks: why sit around and waste such an already precious commodity that seems to be lacking in all of our lives?   Meditation is more […]

The Good News June 2014

  Using Breaking Bad for good We won’t easily forget the phenomenon that was Breaking Bad. Bryan Cranston’s crazily believable portrayal of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who embraces his inner villain as a meth cook, made for riveting television. But who knew that this small screen spectacle would help one California teen […]

7 Gigs You’ve Got To See by The Best You

Whether you’re a dedicated music aficionado or just a casual dabbler, there are a few live acts that just stand head and shoulders above the rest. If you are a resident of a buzzing metropolis like London or New York, the acts on this month’s bucket list will probably be rolling through your hood soon […]

No News Is Good News: An interview with Rolf Dobelli

We have known for a while that bad news doesn’t do us any good. But according to author and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli, the medium that most news is delivered to us in is the problem. We interviewed him to find out more.   Rolf Dobelli’s perspective could be linked to that of Marshall McLuhan – […]

The Good News May 2014

  The news we read in newspapers and see on television is so negative that it can often feel like media conglomerates are conspiring to get you down in the dumps. That’s why The Best You is bringing you snippets of good news.   Prank it forward Traditionally, 1 April, or April Fool’s Day as […]

8 Best Festivals You Should Not Miss by The Best You

  There are a lot of perks to the summer months. There’s the warmer weather, of course, the great markets, the street performers, and then there are the music festivals. Music festivals have been around since the flower power era, but they have come a long way since then. From informal gatherings in fields, a […]

3 Steps To Supreme Confidence by Benjamin Bonnettiti

  Do you regularly wonder how some people are overly confident? The type that walks head held high, smiling and charismatically different? Ever wondered what’s different about them, wishing you were similar? Benjamin Bonetti gives you three tips that will change your life.   Who are you? Knowing who you are is the key to […]

Bucket List: But is it art?

  Part of enjoying life is living for the moment, so don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed before you make a list of what you should’ve done. Life is happening now, so start ticking things off that bucket list.   Of course art is a matter of taste. What is considered true art by […]

The Good News February 2014

  The news we read in the newspapers and see on the television is so negative that it can often feel like the media are conspiring to get you down in the dumps. That’s why The Best You is bringing you snippets of good news.   Giving you a jumpstart For those of us who […]

What I need to know about love – by Andi Evans

  I find myself being more conscious about love and the decisions I make, the steps I take. I am more aware of the consequences of my words and opinions, and find myself thinking before I act. Yesterday the topic of responding to painful situations came up on my radio show. And I recognized the […]

Bucket List: Going to extremes

  Part of enjoying life is living for the moment, so don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed before you make a list of what you should’ve done. Life is happening now, so start ticking things off that bucket list.   Over the last few months we have covered so many different activities that people […]

Miracles and blessings by Pam Grout

  Six months ago Pam Grout launched a brand new chapter of her version of AA, which stands for Amazing Awesomeness. And the best thing about this version of AA is that it only has two steps.   Step one, admit that… “something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.” First thing every […]

Happiness and our life-class – by Andi Evans

  Looking back on my life with observing eyes, it is clear to me that life prepares us for our future. It’s almost like we take a class that we didn’t sign up for, had no interest in, and life said, “but you need this to graduate. And your mom and dad shelled out a […]

Why Your Longest Friendships Are The Most Meaningful by Andi Evans

  Just last week I had the extreme pleasure of attending my oldest friend’s wedding. We met when we were three in Ms. Sue’s dance class in the Lawrence Park Shopping Center in Broomall, Pennsylvania. My family and I flew up from Florida to attend. It was glorious! There are a few things I noticed […]

Embracing Change – by Andi Evans

  Yes, change can be a really good thing for us all. Making the change can be the challenge. Is the challenge worth the payoff? YOU BET! My dear friend Sasha has been through the wringer so to speak and has finally made the decision to pursue finding another job. She enjoys her career and […]

Bucket List: ‘Tis the season

Part of enjoying life is living for the moment, so don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed before you make a list of what you should’ve done. Life is happening now, so start ticking things off that bucket list.   Everybody has a bucket list, whether it’s on an official, laminated document, or just a […]

The Good News December 2013

  The news we read in the newspapers and see on the television is so negative that it can often feel like the media are conspiring to get you down in the dumps. That’s why The Best You is bringing you snippets of good news.   Putting the Star in Starbucks We all know that […]

9 Ways To Declutter Your Life by Leo Batuta

  Studies have shown that we work better and are happier in uncluttered spaces, so Leo Babauta from Zen Habits tells us how to go about it in a manageable way, starting with the small things.   One of the things that gives me most peace is have a clean, simple home. When, on the […]

Bucket List: By the book

  Part of enjoying life is living for the moment, so don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed before you make a list of what you should’ve done. Life is happening now, so start ticking things off that bucket list.   Reading a book can enrich the soul in many ways, from changing your point […]

The Good News November 2013

The news we read in the newspapers and see on the television is so negative that it can often feel like the media are conspiring to get you down in the dumps. That’s why The Best You is bringing you snippets of good news.   A friend in need Last year, while in first grade, […]

Celluloid dreams

  Your life can change in a moment, whether it’s from a comment from a friend, a tweet from an idol, or speech from a world leader. One medium that has changed many lives is film, so we’ve found out some of the experiences people have gone through.  “Actors are agents of change. A film, […]

Bucket List: You build me up

  Part of enjoying life is living for the moment, so don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed before you make a list of what you should’ve done. Life is happening now, so start ticking things off that bucket list. Of course the world is full of amazing sights to see, from the natural to […]

The Good News October 2013

  The news we read in the newspapers and see on the television is so negative that it can often feel like the media are conspiring to get you down in the dumps. That’s why The Best You is bringing you snippets of good news. Paying it forward When you think of a CEO of […]

Say hello to Bollywood by Mihir Bose

India may now be one of the emerging giants of the world, but long before this shiny, new, India emerged, Bollywood had taken a western medium and converted it into a wholly Indian product. Bollywood aficionado Mihir Bose tells us how the Mumbai based film industry is the biggest in the world, outranking Hollywood in […]

Imagination And Instinct – The Keys To Einstein’s Genius

  12th April 2012 Imagination And Instinct – The Keys To Einstein’s Genius Albert Einstein recalls how his first insight that would lead to his Special Theory of Relativity came to him unexpectedly. He was just 16 years old, and he was daydreaming. “What would it be like,” Einstein wondered, “to run beside a light beam, […]

If you’re going to Set a Goal, set a Real Goal by Peter Thompson

  How do you go about setting a REAL goal? Peter Thomson investigates.   You and I are interested in personal development – so we’ve been exposed to the idea of goal setting many times in our lives. Here’s a slightly different way to think about the everyday goals you set for yourself. Sometimes the […]

10 Ways I Know There’s Nothing Wrong with You (or Me) By Lori Deschene

  “On a deeper level you are already complete. When you realize that, there is a joyous energy behind what you do.” ~Eckhart Tolle At 17 I had it all. I made straight As, was the vice president of the Honor Society, held two jobs, took the lead in four community theater performances, and joined […]

How To Beat The Critics by Marisa Peer

  Most of us want the same things: to be happy, have high self-esteem and to find inner peace. While these can all seem very difficult to attain, Marisa Peer tells you how to attain these in four easy steps.   The first thing you need to do is to refuse to let in negative […]

Dare to dream by Tracey-Lee Scully

  Less than a year ago Tracey-Lee Scully was sitting in a London office, banging out designs on her shiny Mac from nine-to-five for a large charitable organisation. She could not have imagined that six months later she’d be in Ecuador, volunteering through CMAP as an Art Educator to underprivileged children.   My nine-to-five job […]

8 Great Foods To Taste And Savour by David Saunderson

Part of enjoying life is living for the moment, so don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed before you make a list of what you should’ve done. Life is happening now, so start ticking things off that bucket list.   The world is full of amazing foods, from the weird to the wonderful. We’re not […]

The Man Who Makes The Very Best Cocktails by David Saunderson

Top cocktail bartender Gorge Camorra believes if you’re going to do anything in life, give 100 per cent and be the best you can be! David Saunderson chats to him about how he implements these beliefs. Gorge Camorra laughs when he is asked how he refers to himself. “I call myself a spiritual advisor as […]

Bucket List: Bright lights, big city

Part of enjoying life is living for the moment, so don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed before you make a list of what you should’ve done. Life is happening now, so start ticking things off that bucket list. The world is packed with amazing places to visit, from the Wonders of the World, which […]

How To Take Control Of Your Life by Mel Carnegie

If you often find yourself in situations where you feel helpless and resign yourself to that feeling, then Mel Carnegie suspects you’re missing out on a good deal of enjoyment. I’d like to explore the power of choice, and how the more conscious you are with your responses, the better you can handle situations, enjoy […]

The usual suspects

Part of enjoying life is living for the moment, so don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed before you make a list of what you should’ve done. Life is happening now, so start ticking things off that bucket list. We appreciate that everyone is different – one man’s junk is another man’s treasure and all […]

How To Do Happy, now! by Lori Deschene

  “I could never make a living while traveling the world; it’s just not realistic.” “My guitar won’t pay the bills. People think I’m crazy for trying.” “I don’t have the money to go back to school. I’m stuck in this dead-end temp job.” Most people dream of doing something that gives them a sense […]

8 Places You Must See Before You Die by The Best You

This issue we are starting a regular column – the “Bucket List” column. Every month we will feature eight things to do before you die. And we’re kicking off (excuse the pun) with a classic – places to visit.   There are so many fantastic places to visit on this beautiful planet. It would be […]

How To Make A Crazy Sexy Bean Chili by Kris Carr

  New York Times best-selling author of “Crazy Sexy Diet”, motivational speaker and wellness coach Kris Carr serves us up a tasty treat … Welcome to the Wellness revolution! You’re invited to a marvellous soiree, a wellness revolution to be exact. And the sooner you RSVP the better because wide-sweeping change is happening in homes […]

Usain Bolt – The World’s Fastest Man by Dr Stephen Simpson

Dr Stephen Simpson profiles Usain Bolt – the world’s fastest man     Jamaican runner Usain Bolt is the world’s most famous athlete. The 100 metre and 200 metre Sprint and 4 x 100 metre relay World Record Holder has massive popular appeal drawn from a huge “sport” and “non-sport” fan base. He’s also the highest paid […]

6 Big Reasons To Quit Your Job and Follow Your Passion by Joel Brown

  You are probably not satisfied with your job. You want to be successful and you feel that this can only happen if you draw up a resignation letter, quit your job and follow your passion. Many people in this situation fear to venture out for the simple fear of how things will work out after […]

16 Reasons Why It’s So Important To Follow Your Dreams by Joel Brown

A Dream, a vision, a goal, a desire, these are all things most of us know we need when we are working towards success but have somewhere along the line, forgotten why it is so important we follow them through.     So I have created this list… Well, lets call it a reminder of […]

A raw deal

    When you hear the word “diet”, the first things you probably think about are all those fad diets – the Atkins, the Ornish, the Pritkin. You’d be forgiven for thinking that rawism is just another fad, but The Best You is here to tell you differently. According to Web MD, rawism, or the […]

Success… Or Your Money Back by Matt Wingett

  Shed Simove’s new book “Success… Or Your Money Back” is a unique accumulation of observations on creativity, the nature of success and just getting out there and doing it for yourself. The Best You decided to find out what’s important to Shed, and the thinking that shaped his latest book. With a background in […]

The Secrets Of Ronaldo’s Success by Dr Stephen Simpson

  In the first of a series of articles looking at the secrets of the world’s top sportsmen and women, leading mind coach Dr Stephen Simpson looks at the skills of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and asks what makes Ronaldo Kick?   Cristiano Ronaldo, one of Real Madrid’s star players, holds numerous records and has won […]

Lucky Roger Federer?

  Roger Federer is a Swiss tennis player, and is currently ranked number two in the world, perhaps the best ever. He holds many records, but players are ultimately judged on how many grand Slam titles they have won. Federer holds the current record with 17, and notably demonstrated his versatility and adaptability by winning […]

Dream on – How to become a golf pro in a year by John Richardson

  When John Richardson was a boy growing up in Northern Ireland, he watched with deep fascination as Seve Ballesteros won the Irish open. “He was incredible at that stage,” he says, comparing him to his other sporting heroes, george Best, Mohammed ali and ayrton Senna. “The pinnacle of sporting achievement.” For a fleeting moment, […]

A-la-la-la Zumba by The Best You

The Latin dance / fitness craze of Zumba has taken the world by storm. So how did it start and what does it involve? The Best You reports.   We are told that a great memory will help us get on in life, but the story of Zumba shows how being forgetful and able to […]

When you’re smiling

This year National Smile Month takes place from 20 May to 20 June and is the UK’s largest oral health campaign. It gives us the opportunity to learn more about why looking after your pearly whites is so very, very important. Although it’s called National Smile Month, there is a serious issue behind it. Poor […]

Keeping the vision. Interview with Dr Janet Gray MBE

  One woman’s amazing journey from blindness to world class sport – and her return from near-death. When Janet Gray was 14, she was told she could lose her eyesight, just like her brother and her father. “Though it was genetic, it was under control. Then a blow to the eye socket exacerbated the disease,” […]

No one is coming to the rescue…by Bernardo Moya

    Welcome to a new issue of The Best You I must say it’s a great feeling to have such amazing talent contributing. The people I am meeting and interviewing for the Magazine make me feel truly blessed and inspired by their knowledge and wisdom. This month will see St Valentine’s Day celebrated all […]

Your feet are made for walking…

The Best You looks at the health and mental benefits of stepping on out and walking to fitness and creativity… Keeping fit needn’t be a chore. In fact, raising your fitness level, getting your heart beating faster and flooding your mind and body with a sense of wellbeing can be as easy as putting one […]

The Best You Investigates, What is T’ai Chi?

Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese martial arts system that is also a gentle form of relaxing exercise. It’s that graceful set of slow, flowing moves one sees on films and in real life in parks around the world wherever the Chinese live. Although the martial art is much older, T’ai Chi Chuan was […]

Are you sure you’re covered?

    As people start to plan for their vacations in the coming months, The Best You asks if you’re sure you’re covered. If you’re thinking about taking that vacation, a few months out or even a gap year, then you’ll be hyped up about the prospect of those amazing places you’re going to see […]

4 ways that humour heals

Therese J. Borchard is the author of Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad Genes. Find out why she believes laughter is the best medicine. Of all my tools to combat depression and negativity, humour is by far the most fun. And just like mastering the craft of writing, I’m […]