See it to achieve it – use the same tricks as pro athletes to reap the benefits of sports visualisation and mental rehearsal

Benedict Brain searches his archives for the inspiration to escape winter’s creative doldrum

Fast-track your way to a better mood with these ingenious instant fixes from Nik and Eva Speakman

WHETHER YOU’RE DATING OR DECADES IN, ATTRACTION ISN’T ABOUT LOOKS – IT’S PRESENCE, CHEMISTRY AND HOW YOU MAKE SOMEONE FEEL

HOW DO WE CARVE OUT A LIFE THAT SUITS US – NOT SOCIETAL EXPECTATIONS? ON ENTERING HER 40S, Poorna Bell DECIDED TO EXAMINE EVERYTHING SHE’D BEEN CONDITIONED TO BELIEVE AS A WOMAN… AND THEN DO IT DIFFERENTLY

Plan a meet-up with friends to kick off the season with good company, chatter and laughter – and lots of lovely cake! Sharing time and conversation with close friends is one of the easiest ways to ste