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Making a statement

Posted December 9th 2010

By Cerstin Henning  Clothes have many functions — they keep us warm in cold weather, shield us from the sun and protect us from preying eyes. But they are also a powerful tool for sending messages — intentionally or not — about who we are. In that way they can help us establish our identity. ‘Even the [...]

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Ode to joy

Posted December 8th 2010, by David Servan-Schreiber

Plentiful choices, material riches and higher standards of living are not the roots of happiness, says David Servan-Schreiber. To feel good about life, we need a connection to others

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Creating the me I want to be

Posted December 7th 2010

The art of reinvention is much more than skin deep — it’s an essential life skill, says Viki Wilson

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How to stop apologising

Posted December 2nd 2010

Let yourself off the hook and save apologies for when they matter most, says Sarah Neish

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Such sweet sorrow

Posted December 1st 2010, by David Servan-Schreiber

If you find it hard to say goodbye without awkwardness or heartache, learn to express your sadness, and you’ll soon realise partings can be wonderful, says David Servan-Schreiber

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Giving What We Can: would you donate 10% of your income?

Posted November 30th 2010, by Sophie Herdman

Christmas, they say, is a time for giving. And I for one enjoy giving presents just as much as receiving them. But would you consider giving on such a substantial scale all year round? One do-gooder who does just this is Oxford philosopher Toby Ord, who gives one third of what he earns to charity, [...]

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