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Mistress Of Minimalism (NOT!)
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Mistress Of Minimalism (NOT!)

AUTHOR ALLISON PEARSON ON FINDING MEANING AMONG THE CLUTTER ‘What my massive spring clean taught me’

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3 mins  |
September 2019
Journey To Solace
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Journey To Solace

Writer Vivian Warby reveals how a solo road trip to mourn her parents’ passing became a cathartic journey into the next phase of her life

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6 mins  |
September 2019
9 Brilliant Ways To Break Your Bad Habits For Good
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9 Brilliant Ways To Break Your Bad Habits For Good

Struggling to stay on track with all those virtuous New Year’s resolutions? It’s easier than you think, our experts tell us...

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5 mins  |
March 2019
Yes You Can Achieve Your Goals!
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Yes You Can Achieve Your Goals!

The key to success – at anything – is persistence, staying positive, and an ability to bounce back

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August 2019
10 Buys You'll Still Be Wearing In 10 Years
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10 Buys You'll Still Be Wearing In 10 Years

Shopping for keeps reaps rewards, says fashion expert Anna Murphy. She selects the 10 items you’ll still be wearing in a decade

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June 2019
8 Tips To Take The Stress Out Of Finances
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8 Tips To Take The Stress Out Of Finances

Is money the root of your anxiety? Keep worry at arm’s length with these top, savvy money management tips, says Angelique Ruzicka

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4 mins  |
July 2019
What Matters To Me
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What Matters To Me

Four well-known women chat to Stephanie van der Plank about what’s most important to them, from staying true to their roots and spending time with family to catching up with girlfriends over coffee

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10+ mins  |
September 2016
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Find What Makes You Happy

Karren Brady Chats About Nurturing Your Passion no the carrer front and balancing it with family life.

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June 2017
Will Online Dating Work For Me?
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Will Online Dating Work For Me?

Julia Stephenson, 54, set out to find her match on dating websites. So what happened next?

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5 mins  |
June 2017
Hip Moves... We Should All Make!
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Hip Moves... We Should All Make!

As more younger women need hip surgery, experts advise how to stay active to head off any trouble

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3 mins  |
June 2017
'I'm As Happy Now As I Was In My 20s'
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'I'm As Happy Now As I Was In My 20s'

The 68-year-old whose face defined a generation talks to  about the magic of grandchildren, the secret to staying slender – and why she’s embracing her age...

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7 mins  |
July 2018
This Year I'm Putting Myself First - And So Should You!
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This Year I'm Putting Myself First - And So Should You!

With her children all grown up and a landmark birthday on the horizon, Kathy Lette unleashes a now-or-never attitude to life

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4 mins  |
July 2018
What It's Really Like To Be A First-time Mom At 46
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What It's Really Like To Be A First-time Mom At 46

Rachel Pashley suffered a series of setbacks on the path to motherhood, before falling pregnant unexpectedly. Here, she reveals how she feels about being a midlife mom

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5 mins  |
July 2019
The Older I Get, The More  Fulfilling Life Becomes
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The Older I Get, The More Fulfilling Life Becomes

Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore talks about motherhood, memories, and the secret to maintaining a happy marriage...

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5 mins  |
July 2019
The Way I Am 'Life, Like Comedy, Is All About Timing'
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The Way I Am 'Life, Like Comedy, Is All About Timing'

The man who makes us all laugh, SA comedian Kurt Schoonraad, 45, shares passions, hobbies and memories with Stephanie van der Plank

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3 mins  |
July 2019
Last Conversations With My Mother
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Last Conversations With My Mother

Despite the deterioration of her mind and memory, the essence of her mother’s selfless spirit remained right until the end, recalls writer Christabel Smith...

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July 2019
The Rise Of The Grown-up Supermodel
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The Rise Of The Grown-up Supermodel

Until recently, models our age were as rare as unicorns. But, thankfully, older women are finally ‘allowed’ to be beautiful, says Alice Hart-Davis

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July 2019
I Became A Tarot Reader
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I Became A Tarot Reader

With tarot cards gaining in popularity, writer Daisy Waugh reports on their resurgence – and why she became a professional tarot reader

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5 mins  |
July 2019
Back From The Brink
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Back From The Brink

We all face difficult times – but after hitting rock bottom, these three women needed to draw from huge reserves of courage to find their way back to happiness...

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9 mins  |
July 2019
The Way I Am - ‘Staying Curious Is Key To An Ageless Attitude'
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The Way I Am - ‘Staying Curious Is Key To An Ageless Attitude'

Journalist, TV host and author Redi Tlhabi, 40, shares her passions, fears and memories with Stephanie van der Plank. Redi lives in Hyde Park with husband Brian and daughters Neo, five, and Khumo, two

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4 mins  |
April 2019
‘I Feel Like I've Been Reborn'
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‘I Feel Like I've Been Reborn'

Broadcaster Davina McCall talks to us about fresh starts, feeling positive, life in her fifties, and what success means to her these days

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7 mins  |
April 2019
The Benefits Of Boredom!
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The Benefits Of Boredom!

Modern life means boredom is a thing of the past – but, in fact, a bit of staring into space is actually good for our emotional health..

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4 mins  |
August 2018
It Took Me Until My Late 40s To Learn How To Say No!
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It Took Me Until My Late 40s To Learn How To Say No!

Stop trying to please everyone, says author India Knight – there’s nothing wrong with simply pleasing yourself

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4 mins  |
August 2018
The Ultimate Guide To  Dating 50-Something
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The Ultimate Guide To  Dating 50-Something

Our experts reveal what to do, where to go – and how to meet The One

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8 mins  |
August 2018
Go On... Give Yourself Some Me Time
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Go On... Give Yourself Some Me Time

Self-care is the new big thing. Here are ways to start practising now...

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4 mins  |
December 2018
New Ways To Help Your Kids Buy A Home
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New Ways To Help Your Kids Buy A Home

Can you help your kids get onto the housing ladder now or down the line… without leaving you penniless? w&h money expert Angelique Ruzicka explores the options

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6 mins  |
March 2018
Equipped To Mind The Baby?
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Equipped To Mind The Baby?

New grandmother Kim Carillo was thrilled to be asked to look after grandson Harvey, but then the instructions began to arrive…

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4 mins  |
March 2018
'Even Though Death Is A Part Of Life, It's Still Taboo'
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'Even Though Death Is A Part Of Life, It's Still Taboo'

Author Julia Samuel talks to Anna Moore about her book on grief, and what she’s learnt over two decades as a bereavement counsellor

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5 mins  |
March 2018
'The New Fearless Me'
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'The New Fearless Me'

Foodie star Nadiya Hussain talks about the reality of an arranged marriage, anxiety, and her new gastronomic TV adventure.

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6 mins  |
March 2018
The Mane Affair
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The Mane Affair

Karren Brady on Learning to Treat Her Hair With More Respect

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2 mins  |
March 2018