Inspirational minutes

From doomscrolling deterrents to visualisations that make you feel like That B*tch, our crack team of life improvers have trusted tactics at the ready

The power of storytelling can change how we view our reality — and it can even change that reality itself, writes psychologist Jessica Zucker

Famous, fearless and full of flair, these women are redefining what we listen to, one episode at a time

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can manage how we deal with challenges. Our expert guide will help you survive (and even thrive) when things get tough

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

Escaping the procrastination trap and living with a purpose