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Find yourself in magical Marrakech
Design TheBestYou, , Live Love Legacy, November -December 2016, adventure, facts, inspiration, marrakech, travel, 0Unlike city breaks that leave you drained, a visit to Morocco’s bewitching second city will energise, excite and enchant...
The 10 best gift ideas
Design TheBestYou, , Live Love Legacy, November -December 2016, Christmas, gifts, holiday season, ideas, presents, 0Forget that novelty nutcracker, this festive season choose from our pick of the best presents that will do good...
Do you have self-sabotage syndrome?
Design TheBestYou, , Live Love Legacy, Live Love Legacy, september/october 2016, Guidance, guidance and mentorship, life guide, Self Sabotage Syndrome, stress, 0Do you have self-sabotage syndrome? If you often end up ruining your own plans or making life difficult, you...
The Power of When
Design TheBestYou, , Live Love Legacy, Live Love Legacy, september/october 2016, learning, power, progress, progression, the power of when, 0Michael Breus PhD explains why learning your best time to do everything could be the greatest life hack of...
Feeling adventurous by Alastair Humphreys

In 2001, Alastair Humphreys set out to cycle around the world. Today he wants each of us to find...
Telling Beauty’s story by Rita Edah

For abuse survivor Rita Edah, writing her first novel helped her recover her life and move forward Beauty’s...
What does it take to be a…Farmer? By Jimmy Doherty

Suffolk farmer Jimmy Doherty captured the nation’s imagination with his show, Jimmy’s Farm, sharing the world of his family-owned...
10 ways to tell you’re being lied to by Darren Stanton

The Human Lie Detector. He is one of the world’s leading body language experts, and is a master of...
What does it take to be a… beekeeper by Tim Lovett

Town or country, you’re sure to spot a busy bee when you’re outside this summer. Tim Lovett, director...
From the street to Selfridges by Jemal Peters

Jemal Peters grew up in a tough London district where crime was the normal route to riches – but...
The Aha! Moment by Mariana Cooper

Ever wondered how some people seem to intuitively know what to do and when? In an interview with The...
What’s next at The Best You

Are you on the right path to achieving your ambitions and life goals? The Best You has the...
Age of Innocence by Sue Atkins

Sue Atkins asks whether we are rushing our children into growing up too soon I see Katie Price’s...
Inspirational Story – Amanda Hart

Hardship and suffering don’t define us, says Amanda Hart whose story aims to help others move beyond despair ...
What does it take to be…a successful blogger? Catherine Balavage

Catherine Balavage is author of The Ultimate Guide To Becoming a Successful Blogger – here she shares her insights...
Oceans Seven – Adam Walker by Daska Davis

Adam Walker is the first Brit and only the second person in the world to complete the Oceans Seven...
What does it take to be a … milliner? Rachel Trevor-Morgan

Ahead of National Hat Day on 15 January, we chat with award-winning milliner to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,...
Unleashing the human potential by Michael Neill

Michael Neill is founder of Supercoach Academy, which teaches from the inside out that happiness is just a thought...
What does it take to be a… pantomime actor? by Matthew Kelly

Alongside Hayley Mills and his son, Matthew Rixon, Matthew Kelly is appearing in Cinderella at Richmond Theatre, as one...
Choose your life by Sue Atkins

In her column for The Best You, parenting expert Sue Atkins considers how to pick the best options ...
Honey, I hypnotised the kids by Alicia Eaton

Struggling to get your kids to do what you want and need them to do? Alicia Eaton offers expert...
The awakening by Martin Etheridge

Author and former solider Martin Etheridge was in a near fatal accident when the brakes on the army truck...
On the go by Sue Atkins

In her column for The Best You, parenting expert Sue Atkins asks whether you would leave your children in...
What does it take to be a… marathon runner? by Amy Hughes

Amy Hughes broke a world record earlier this year when she ran 53 marathons in 53 days, pounding 1,388...
What does it take to be a… perfumer? by Lizzie Ostrom

Scent-lover Lizzie Ostrom, aka ‘Odette Toilette’ is an expert on all things perfume and author of A Century of...
Don’t stop by Jim Aitkins

Jim Aitkins is adamant that focus and continued effort create the best results Perhaps the best advice I...
Parent power by Sue Atkins

I’ve had a busy month, and I made headlines in The Mirror, discussing the photo of David Beckham’s daughter...
An Inspirational Story: In fashion by Emily Davison

Emily Davison is helping visually impaired people with style advice through her blog fashioneyesta.com, just as RNIB has helped...
It’s on your bookshelf by Jim Aitkin

Summers are made for reading, but before you head to the store, take a look at the books you...
The bright side by Jon Gordon

Keeping upbeat and others in good spirits really can bring about positive results, says author Jon Gordon Positive...
What does it take to be a chef?

Part of becoming the best you can entail focusing on what it takes to get there. In a regular...
The real you by Jim Aitkins

Jim Aitkins is an American writer and speaker whose observations about everyday life provide powerful lessons for personal growth....
Enough Already

New job, new car, new outfit… It seems we’re never satisfied with what we have right now. Contentment is...
Love know no bounds by Margarita Tarakovsky

World Religion Day on 18 January aims to promote inter-faith understanding. Margarita Tartakovsky offers tips for making mixed faith...
Basic first aid by Emma Hammett

Though choking and burns are some of the most frequent first aid emergencies, many people are confused as...
What does it take to be a director?

Part of being the best you can be is focusing on what it takes to get there. We’re...
The Zen of motorcar racing by Stephen Simpson

In this edited extract from his book, The $447 Million Secrets Of Sport, top mind coach Dr. Stephen Simpson...
Conscious Uncoupling by Janet Murray

Had you heard of ‘conscious uncoupling’ before Gwyneth Paltrow used it to describe her split from her...
What Does It Take To Be a Poker Player?

Part of being the best you can be is focusing on what it takes to get there. We’re...
Slam-Dunk Success by Dr. Stephen Simpson

LeBron James is widely considered to be one of the best, if not the best, basketball player active in...
Rocking For a Good Cause by Teenage Cancer Trust

Back at the helm of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall, Roger Daltrey CBE, announced this...
What does it take to be a transcriber? by Catherine Bennett

The Art of Transcription Some years ago, I had a colleague who dictated all of his letters and...
Overcoming addiction by Kristen White

It’s time to rise up and help others overcome addiction. Kristen White chats with Dr. Jean LaCour and...
Fairy tale romance by One Plus One

Move over Cinderella and Prince Charming – Kate and Wills top the polls when it comes to relationships to...
What does it take… to be an actor?

Part of being the best you can be is focussing on what it takes to get there. We’re...
Inspire a legacy in 2014 by Kristen White

Most of us don’t realise that we have the ability to inspire and help others through our own...
Just writing my name by Rustum Carelse

There are many reasons why Rustum Carelse started writing graffiti. Most can be attributed to juvenile curiosity. As a...
Leave your divorce in 2013 by Sara Davison

With any relationship break up there is heartache and pain. Some splits are more manageable than others and...
The 10 Things You Need To Be An Ambassador by The Best You

Part of being the best you can be is focussing on what it takes to get there. That’s...
4 Ways To Beat Your Limiting Beliefs by Oscar Del Ben

It seems as though the world is conspiring towards setting us up for failure by ensiling a complete...
Safety first this Christmas by Emma Hammett

Christmas can be magical, but can also prove stressful and a time when people forget about long term...
HIV: Positive Steps by Suzi Price

This 1 December is the 25th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Suzi Price, communications manager, NAT (National AIDS...
Proudly British

The Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards, sponsored by Lidl, is back and bigger than ever. Hosted by...
5 Great Social Enterprises And How They Make Everyone’s Lives Better by The Best You

Have you ever bought the Big Issue? Read it over a bar of Divine chocolate? Watched Jamie Oliver’s...
What is Vitality? by Kristen White

A unique blend of physician, filmmaker and monk, Dr. Pedram Shojai, is searching for truth, specifically the truth...
I Can Mend Your Broken Heart by Paul McKenna

Paul McKenna and Hugh Willbourn on the skill of Moving On. Moving On For most of...
Ways To Get Over Grief And Find The Meaning In Your Life by Richard Bandler

Richard Bandler on getting over grief, from his book “Get The Life You Want”. Getting Over Grief...
They’ve got that MOBO workin’

In its 18th year, the MOBO Organisation reenergises its MOBO UnSung talent competition with a new prize package to...
That will teach you

All over the world there are kids who should be in school and aren’t. The struggle for an...
A labour of love by James Colquhoun

Are you interested in knowing more about natural birth? Australian filmmaker James Colquhoun of Hungry for Change and FoodMatters...
Deep Thoughts With the Homeless Billionaire

Twelve years ago, Nicolas Berggruen sold his apartment, which was filled with French antiques, on the 31st floor...
Danny Wallace’s “Random Acts of Kindness”

Danny Wallace’s “Random Acts of Kindness” gives you 365 ways to make other people’s lives better. Here are a...
How One Man’s Terrible Misfortune Became His Unimagined Blessing by The Best You

We often think we have hardships in life but the example of Nick Vujicic is a great inspiration...
Seeing With Your Ears

Lucas Murray is a boy with an extraordinary skill. Although Lucas, from Poole in Dorset, is completely blind,...
War and Peace Around the World by Bernardo Moya

War and Peace Around the World Today, the 8th of May, is the anniversary of two really important...
Inspiring people Jesse Owens and Why Sport Matters by Bernardo Moya

People sometimes ask what is the point of sport. But for anyone who knows about the events that...
Claire Squires – Making A Difference

Claire Squires – Making A Difference We talk a lot at The Inspirer about people doing amazing things...
Should Sales Be Taught In Schools? by Russell Ward

Russell Ward is CEO of Silent Edge – a specialist in sales training, motivation and much else. Here...
Book Extract: How To Win Friends And Influence People – Smile by Dale Carnegie

Smile Peruse this bit of sage advice from Elbert Hubbard – but remember, persuing it won’t do you...
Weekly Inspirer: Positive Attitude and Hard Work Wins!

Positive Attitude and Hard Work Wins! The Best You Can would like to congratulate James O’Shea for getting...
Weekly Inspirer: Guidance and Mentorship – A Secret of Success

Usain Bolt is the fastest man on earth – an absolutely amazing achievement. While Bolt’s natural ability was...
Book Extract: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Covering All The Bases by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

In this extract from Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen’s bestselling book “Chicken Soup for the Soul” a...
Book Review – The Secrets of Being Happy by Richard Bandler and Garner Thomson

A quick review of this excellent book – The Secrets of Being Happy. This book isn’t ONLY...
Book Review – Painless Childbirth by Tina Taylor

Tina Taylor has written a fantastic guide to Painless Childbirth. Matt Wingett reviews. Tina Taylor’s latest book “Painless...
Who Are You? And Are You Being Authentic? – by Ali Campbell

Ali Campbell gives advice to men who don’t know how to “be themselves” with women… Who are you?...
How Harry Potter Turned Adversity Into Inspiration – the J K Rowling Story

There are times in everyone’s life when things look hopeless. But if ever you get that feeling, J....
Why too much choice isn’t always a good thing by Brian Mayne

Brian Mayne reflects on the reasons why too much choice isn’t always a good thing, and what you...
Going For Your Goals

This week, I want to talk about what goal-setting can do for you. Goal-setting is a useful antidote...
Looking to the future

2012 is going to be a fascinating year. Here in London, we’re geared up for the Olympics this...
Having a restful Christmas

Give Yourself The Rest You Deserve This Christmas A recent report tells us something about Christmas that most...
Living with Passion by Andrea Evans

We get one go of it in our lifetime. Yet so many of us our in denial of...
Fighting to Learn

When you think of the average 16-year-old girl, she is probably experimenting with make-up, texting incessantly and getting over...
How to get over a breakup in 30 days! An interview with Sophie Keller

If you’ve gone through at least one awful breakup in your life, as most of us have, then...
Generate Gravitas by Mike Clayton

Wisdom is in the eyes and ears of the people around you, so to make the right impact with...
It could be you: The National Lottery is making a difference

It has created more than 3,000 millionaires. 3,270 children of Lottery winners will grow up to become millionaires....
It’s Better to Give Than to Receive…Really! – by Todd Patkin

Have you noticed that more and more, we are living in a “me”-centered culture? From movies, reality TV...
The Value of Being Friendly by Todd Patkin

Supposedly, we live in a completely connected world. We can call anyone who has a phone, 24/7. We...
Laughing at my nightmare by Shane Burcaw

Some people lead relatively pain-free lives, but manage to spend the vast majority of their time complaining. Then there...
Calling it quits by The Best You

According to a 2011 census in England and Wales, 42 per cent of marriages end in divorce. The Best...
A woman of many facets – Kristen White

The Best You would like to welcome Kristen White, American media personality and host of The Ripple Effect, as...
8 top tips For You AND Your teens, part two

Kate Benson continues her article on getting the best from the parent-teen relationship. In my last article I...
The Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their Dreams by Chad Hows

Our bookshelves are lined with habits that successful people do on a daily basis. We read about them...
Modern Family by The Best You

Perceptions of the family unit have changed a lot since the nuclear family heyday of the 1950s, and...
6 Ways to Overcome Jealousy by Therese Borchard

The fastest way to despair is by comparing one’s insides with another’s outsides. Therese Borchard, author of Beyond...
The One Thing Women Really Want In A Man by Ali Campbell

If you, like me, have always found dating to be a bit of a mine field, always wondered...
8 Top Tips For You And Your Teens

Kate Benson has years of coaching, mentoring and being a mother and grandmother. Her courses on parenting and...
She Found Happiness And Can Show You How Too by The Best You

The author of the “How Happy Is…” series, Sophie Keller, talks to the Best You about life, happiness...
Fertility Rites by Tina Taylor

In the UK, fertility issues affect around 3.5 million people and more than 50,000 IVF cycles are...
Master Your Goals In 2013

An inspirational speaker, author and teacher, Brian Mayne, creator of the world-leading achievement system ‘Goal Mapping’, shares his...