From free museums and festivals to reading challenges and creative activities, here are some of the best budget-friendly ways to enjoy the school holidays.
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Books
The Alchemy of Being Yourself
In an age of algorithms and constant noise, intuition is a forgotten source of power. Poppy Jamie explores how reconnecting with our inner energy can rekindle our magic.
30 Days Wild: Inspired by Nature
Throughout June, The Wildlife Trusts are inviting people to try a nature-inspired activity each day. We explore a few simple ways to reconnect with nature and why it matters.
What It Really Means to Be Selfish
In a culture that rewards self-sacrifice and urgency, Suzy Reading reframes selfishness as nervous-system care, internal validation and the courage to act in alignment with your values.
From Survival to Stagnation: Why We Stay Still
Our bodies evolved to save energy. In this extract from Move Well For Life, Wendy Welpton explains why those instincts now hold us back and how to move better for life.
Move Well For Life: 10 Everyday Movement Swaps
Movement isn’t limited to the gym. Wendy Welpton offers ten easy ways to relearn the language of movement and sprinkle more of it through the day, one small swap at a time.
Punchy Peanut, Ginger & Black Bean Curry
This vibrant dish from Full of Beans by Amelia Christie-Miller packs a kick with fiery ginger and bird’s-eye chillies, balanced by creamy peanut butter and a hint of sweetness.
The Stoic Path: A Framework for Clarity
In an era of person-worship and puzzling overconfidence among the incompetent, neuroscientist Ken Mogi explores how Stoicism offers clarity and the potential for change.
Women & Wine: How to Make Midlife Magnificent
Alcohol affects us differently as we age and hangovers hit harder. Kate Muir explores the science and how changing our drinking habits can bring new joy.
Q&A: Suzy Reading – Chartered Psychologist
Self-care author Suzy Reading on using your ‘timeline of grit’ to challenge self-doubt, responding to your inner critic with compassion and instant ways to dial down stress.
The Bright Side: Radical Climate Optimism
An ambitious Victorian megaproject could inspire climate re-engineering, but research is needed now, argues Sumit Paul-Choudhury, former editor-in-chief of New Scientist.
The Nervous System Reset: How to live in the now
In her new book, Jessica Maguire explores how to read our internal thermostat settings and deploy the most appropriate tools to remain in balance.
