The power of retreat

Switching off can be harder than it sounds —if you find it tough to unwind on holiday, try these therapist-endorsed tips to let yourself go, writes Sara Keenan

PSYCHOLOGIST NICOLA JANE HOBBS SAYS WOMEN ARE TIRED AND BURNED OUT – BECAUSE WE’VE ALWAYS BEEN TOLD THAT WE CAN NEVER DO OR BE ENOUGH. HER CURE? GETTING THE RIGHT KIND OF R&R. MARIANNE POWER TRIES IT

Can’t we avoid the harsh realities for a while, and just bask in the sweetness of summer, pleads Kate Townshend

For me, going on a summer holiday is about getting away from it all and possibly having someone to wait on me for a change. But most importantly, it is to really be stirred. At this time in my life, I

Embrace the summer months to tend your inner garden and enjoy the healing and rejuvenation you can find there with a little help, writes Jackee Holder

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