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Starting Again After A Setback in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond — Part 2
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Starting Again After A Setback in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond — Part 2

As we get older, starting again after a setback becomes less about performance and more about staying capable. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Th

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: A Time-Friendly Approach — Part 2
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The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: A Time-Friendly Approach — Part 2

You do not need spare hours to make progress with the pleasure principle in healthy living; a few small moments in the day are enough. None of this is complicated, and none of it n

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day: Myths and Facts — Part 2
Fitness

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day: Myths and Facts — Part 2

A lot of what people believe about the habit of moving through the day does not hold up once you look closely. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Bel

Wellness At Different Life Stages: What Actually Works — Part 2
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Wellness At Different Life Stages: What Actually Works — Part 2

When it comes to wellness at different life stages, small and steady changes tend to matter far more than dramatic ones. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be exp

Caring For Your Overall Health as a Daily Habit — Part 2
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Caring For Your Overall Health as a Daily Habit — Part 2

When caring for your overall health becomes part of your routine, it stops relying on motivation. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. The rest of thi

A Balanced Approach To Wellness: Myths and Facts — Part 2
Fitness

A Balanced Approach To Wellness: Myths and Facts — Part 2

There are plenty of myths around a balanced approach to wellness, and separating them from the facts makes life simpler. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict prog

Simplicity As A Health Strategy: Sorting Fact From Fiction
Fitness

Simplicity As A Health Strategy: Sorting Fact From Fiction

There are plenty of myths around simplicity as a health strategy, and separating them from the facts makes life simpler. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be exp

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: What Changes With Age
Fitness

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: What Changes With Age

As we get older, the ordinary virtues of walking becomes less about performance and more about staying capable. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push

Ageing Well as a Daily Habit
Fitness

Ageing Well as a Daily Habit

Turning ageing well into a simple daily habit removes most of the effort. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Let's look at what actually matters with

Starting Again After A Setback for Busy People
Fitness

Starting Again After A Setback for Busy People

When time is tight, starting again after a setback works best as small actions folded into what you already do. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Be

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: A Beginner's Guide
Fitness

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: A Beginner's Guide

Starting out with the pleasure principle in healthy living feels easier once you focus on one small step at a time. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Fitness

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Understanding the habit of moving through the day is partly about knowing what to avoid, not just what to do. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Let's lo

Wellness At Different Life Stages as a Daily Habit
Fitness

Wellness At Different Life Stages as a Daily Habit

Turning wellness at different life stages into a simple daily habit removes most of the effort. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Below, we break wellne

The Truth About Caring For Your Overall Health
Fitness

The Truth About Caring For Your Overall Health

A lot of what people believe about caring for your overall health does not hold up once you look closely. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Here is

Where People Go Wrong With A Balanced Approach To Wellness
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Where People Go Wrong With A Balanced Approach To Wellness

Most difficulties with a balanced approach to wellness come down to a handful of common, avoidable mistakes. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Below

Where People Go Wrong With Simplicity As A Health Strategy
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Where People Go Wrong With Simplicity As A Health Strategy

Most difficulties with simplicity as a health strategy come down to a handful of common, avoidable mistakes. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Here

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking When You're Short on Time
Fitness

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking When You're Short on Time

When time is tight, the ordinary virtues of walking works best as small actions folded into what you already do. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive.

The Truth About Ageing Well
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The Truth About Ageing Well

A lot of what people believe about ageing well does not hold up once you look closely. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Let's look at what actuall

Starting Again After A Setback: A Beginner's Guide
Fitness

Starting Again After A Setback: A Beginner's Guide

Starting out with starting again after a setback feels easier once you focus on one small step at a time. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Below,

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: A Simple, Practical Guide
Fitness

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: A Simple, Practical Guide

When it comes to the pleasure principle in healthy living, small and steady changes tend to matter far more than dramatic ones. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to

A Step-by-Step Look at The Habit Of Moving Through The Day
Fitness

A Step-by-Step Look at The Habit Of Moving Through The Day

Here is a practical, no-nonsense way to think about the habit of moving through the day in everyday life. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. The rest

Wellness At Different Life Stages: Sorting Fact From Fiction
Fitness

Wellness At Different Life Stages: Sorting Fact From Fiction

There are plenty of myths around wellness at different life stages, and separating them from the facts makes life simpler. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short

A Step-by-Step Look at A Balanced Approach To Wellness
Fitness

A Step-by-Step Look at A Balanced Approach To Wellness

This is a straightforward, step-by-step take on a balanced approach to wellness you can actually use. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Here is a ground

Caring For Your Overall Health: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Fitness

Caring For Your Overall Health: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Understanding caring for your overall health is partly about knowing what to avoid, not just what to do. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Here is

Simplicity As A Health Strategy: Practical Steps You Can Use
Fitness

Simplicity As A Health Strategy: Practical Steps You Can Use

Here is a practical, no-nonsense way to think about simplicity as a health strategy in everyday life. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Let's look

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: A Beginner's Guide
Fitness

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: A Beginner's Guide

For beginners, the ordinary virtues of walking is best approached gently, without pressure to be perfect. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. Belo

Ageing Well: What Not to Do
Fitness

Ageing Well: What Not to Do

Most difficulties with ageing well come down to a handful of common, avoidable mistakes. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. The rest of this arti

Starting Again After A Setback: A Simple, Practical Guide
Fitness

Starting Again After A Setback: A Simple, Practical Guide

Getting starting again after a setback right is less about willpower and more about setting up your day sensibly. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived pu

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living as a Daily Habit
Fitness

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living as a Daily Habit

The easiest way to stay on top of the pleasure principle in healthy living is to build it quietly into a daily routine. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expe

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
Fitness

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond

In midlife and beyond, the habit of moving through the day deserves a little more attention than it did at twenty-five. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict progr

Wellness At Different Life Stages: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Fitness

Wellness At Different Life Stages: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Most difficulties with wellness at different life stages come down to a handful of common, avoidable mistakes. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. He

Caring For Your Overall Health: Practical Steps You Can Use
Fitness

Caring For Your Overall Health: Practical Steps You Can Use

Here is a practical, no-nonsense way to think about caring for your overall health in everyday life. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. The rest

A Balanced Approach To Wellness: What Changes With Age
Fitness

A Balanced Approach To Wellness: What Changes With Age

As we get older, a balanced approach to wellness becomes less about performance and more about staying capable. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Th

Simplicity As A Health Strategy in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
Fitness

Simplicity As A Health Strategy in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond

In midlife and beyond, simplicity as a health strategy deserves a little more attention than it did at twenty-five. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensiv

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: A Simple, Practical Guide
Fitness

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: A Simple, Practical Guide

When it comes to the ordinary virtues of walking, small and steady changes tend to matter far more than dramatic ones. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expen

A Step-by-Step Look at Ageing Well
Fitness

A Step-by-Step Look at Ageing Well

This is a straightforward, step-by-step take on ageing well you can actually use. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Below, we break ageing well down

Starting Again After A Setback as a Daily Habit
Fitness

Starting Again After A Setback as a Daily Habit

The easiest way to stay on top of starting again after a setback is to build it quietly into a daily routine. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Her

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: Myths and Facts
Fitness

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: Myths and Facts

A lot of what people believe about the pleasure principle in healthy living does not hold up once you look closely. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Th

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day for Busy People
Fitness

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day for Busy People

A packed schedule makes the habit of moving through the day feel like one more thing to fit in, but it can be simpler than it sounds. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than

Wellness At Different Life Stages: A Simple Checklist
Fitness

Wellness At Different Life Stages: A Simple Checklist

Here is a practical, no-nonsense way to think about wellness at different life stages in everyday life. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Here is a grou

Caring For Your Overall Health: What Changes With Age
Fitness

Caring For Your Overall Health: What Changes With Age

As we get older, caring for your overall health becomes less about performance and more about staying capable. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push.

A Balanced Approach To Wellness for Busy People
Fitness

A Balanced Approach To Wellness for Busy People

You do not need spare hours to make progress with a balanced approach to wellness; a few small moments in the day are enough. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to b

Simplicity As A Health Strategy: A Time-Friendly Approach
Fitness

Simplicity As A Health Strategy: A Time-Friendly Approach

When time is tight, simplicity as a health strategy works best as small actions folded into what you already do. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive.

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking as a Daily Habit
Fitness

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking as a Daily Habit

Turning the ordinary virtues of walking into a simple daily habit removes most of the effort. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. The rest of this

Ageing Well in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
Fitness

Ageing Well in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond

The way we approach ageing well naturally shifts as the years go by, and that is completely normal. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. The rest of this a

Starting Again After A Setback: Myths and Facts
Fitness

Starting Again After A Setback: Myths and Facts

Clearing up a few common myths about starting again after a setback takes away much of the confusion. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. The rest of

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Fitness

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: Common Mistakes to Avoid

When the pleasure principle in healthy living does not go to plan, the reason is usually one of a few familiar traps. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-live

Getting Started With The Habit Of Moving Through The Day
Fitness

Getting Started With The Habit Of Moving Through The Day

For beginners, the habit of moving through the day is best approached gently, without pressure to be perfect. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. The

Wellness At Different Life Stages as the Years Add Up
Fitness

Wellness At Different Life Stages as the Years Add Up

As we get older, wellness at different life stages becomes less about performance and more about staying capable. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived pu

Caring For Your Overall Health When You're Short on Time
Fitness

Caring For Your Overall Health When You're Short on Time

You do not need spare hours to make progress with caring for your overall health; a few small moments in the day are enough. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict

A Balanced Approach To Wellness: Where to Start
Fitness

A Balanced Approach To Wellness: Where to Start

Starting out with a balanced approach to wellness feels easier once you focus on one small step at a time. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Below,

Simplicity As A Health Strategy: A Beginner's Guide
Fitness

Simplicity As A Health Strategy: A Beginner's Guide

If you are just getting started with simplicity as a health strategy, the good news is that you do not need to change everything at once. The aim here is to keep things realistic a

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: Myths and Facts
Fitness

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: Myths and Facts

A lot of what people believe about the ordinary virtues of walking does not hold up once you look closely. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Let's look

Ageing Well for Busy People
Fitness

Ageing Well for Busy People

When time is tight, ageing well works best as small actions folded into what you already do. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. Let's look at wha

Starting Again After A Setback: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Fitness

Starting Again After A Setback: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Most difficulties with starting again after a setback come down to a handful of common, avoidable mistakes. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. Th

A Step-by-Step Look at The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living
Fitness

A Step-by-Step Look at The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living

Here is a practical, no-nonsense way to think about the pleasure principle in healthy living in everyday life. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. The

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day: What Actually Works
Fitness

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day: What Actually Works

There is a lot of noise around the habit of moving through the day, so this guide keeps things simple and practical. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived

Wellness At Different Life Stages When You're Short on Time
Fitness

Wellness At Different Life Stages When You're Short on Time

A packed schedule makes wellness at different life stages feel like one more thing to fit in, but it can be simpler than it sounds. The aim here is to keep things realistic and eas

A Balanced Approach To Wellness: A Simple, Practical Guide
Fitness

A Balanced Approach To Wellness: A Simple, Practical Guide

Getting a balanced approach to wellness right is less about willpower and more about setting up your day sensibly. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived p

Getting Started With Caring For Your Overall Health
Fitness

Getting Started With Caring For Your Overall Health

If you are just getting started with caring for your overall health, the good news is that you do not need to change everything at once. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather th

Understanding Simplicity As A Health Strategy in Plain Terms
Fitness

Understanding Simplicity As A Health Strategy in Plain Terms

Getting simplicity as a health strategy right is less about willpower and more about setting up your day sensibly. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme.

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: What Not to Do
Fitness

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: What Not to Do

Understanding the ordinary virtues of walking is partly about knowing what to avoid, not just what to do. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Let's lo

Ageing Well: A Beginner's Guide
Fitness

Ageing Well: A Beginner's Guide

For beginners, ageing well is best approached gently, without pressure to be perfect. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Here is a grounded, practic

Starting Again After A Setback: Practical Steps You Can Use
Fitness

Starting Again After A Setback: Practical Steps You Can Use

Sometimes starting again after a setback is easier to act on when it is broken into clear, simple steps. None of this is complicated, and none of it needs to be expensive. Let's lo

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living as the Years Add Up
Fitness

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living as the Years Add Up

In midlife and beyond, the pleasure principle in healthy living deserves a little more attention than it did at twenty-five. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to su

Building a Daily Routine Around The Habit Of Moving Through The Day
Fitness

Building a Daily Routine Around The Habit Of Moving Through The Day

Turning the habit of moving through the day into a simple daily habit removes most of the effort. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. Let's look a

Wellness At Different Life Stages: A Beginner's Guide
Fitness

Wellness At Different Life Stages: A Beginner's Guide

For beginners, wellness at different life stages is best approached gently, without pressure to be perfect. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. Th

Understanding Caring For Your Overall Health in Plain Terms
Fitness

Understanding Caring For Your Overall Health in Plain Terms

When it comes to caring for your overall health, small and steady changes tend to matter far more than dramatic ones. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-live

Building a Daily Routine Around A Balanced Approach To Wellness
Fitness

Building a Daily Routine Around A Balanced Approach To Wellness

Turning a balanced approach to wellness into a simple daily habit removes most of the effort. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-lived push. Here is a ground

Building a Daily Routine Around Simplicity As A Health Strategy
Fitness

Building a Daily Routine Around Simplicity As A Health Strategy

When simplicity as a health strategy becomes part of your routine, it stops relying on motivation. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. The rest of this ar

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: Practical Steps You Can Use
Fitness

The Ordinary Virtues Of Walking: Practical Steps You Can Use

Sometimes the ordinary virtues of walking is easier to act on when it is broken into clear, simple steps. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Let's look a

Ageing Well: What Actually Works
Fitness

Ageing Well: What Actually Works

When it comes to ageing well, small and steady changes tend to matter far more than dramatic ones. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Let's look at what

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: A Time-Friendly Approach
Fitness

The Pleasure Principle In Healthy Living: A Time-Friendly Approach

A packed schedule makes the pleasure principle in healthy living feel like one more thing to fit in, but it can be simpler than it sounds. The aim here is to keep things realistic

Starting Again After A Setback in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
Fitness

Starting Again After A Setback in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond

As we get older, starting again after a setback becomes less about performance and more about staying capable. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. Let

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day: Sorting Fact From Fiction
Fitness

The Habit Of Moving Through The Day: Sorting Fact From Fiction

There are plenty of myths around the habit of moving through the day, and separating them from the facts makes life simpler. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a sho

Wellness At Different Life Stages: What Actually Works
Fitness

Wellness At Different Life Stages: What Actually Works

When it comes to wellness at different life stages, small and steady changes tend to matter far more than dramatic ones. The focus is on habits you can actually keep, not a short-l

Caring For Your Overall Health: Making It Part of Your Day
Fitness

Caring For Your Overall Health: Making It Part of Your Day

The easiest way to stay on top of caring for your overall health is to build it quietly into a daily routine. The aim here is to keep things realistic and easy to sustain. Below, w

The Truth About A Balanced Approach To Wellness
Fitness

The Truth About A Balanced Approach To Wellness

Clearing up a few common myths about a balanced approach to wellness takes away much of the confusion. Think of it as gentle maintenance rather than a strict programme. The rest of