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The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Why am I a vegan? I do it for my mental health
Vegan restaurants are closing, RFK Jr is sounding the drum for carnivores, and the protein cult is bigger than ever. But eschewing animal products helps me ward off a sense of impotence – and despair, writes Emma Beddington
‘I looked exceptional but I was out of breath’: the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement
Ten years ago, Eugene Teo was obsessed with lifting weights. But, gradually, he realised his extreme mindset was making him unhappy. So he changed his outlook
‘It took time to love my soft, larger shape’: the body-positive writer who recovered from an eating disorder
Megan Jayne Crabbe was diagnosed with anorexia at 14. When she hit her ‘goal weight’ and still didn’t feel happy, a supportive online community showed her a new way to live
How do I build a sense of worth that isn’t constantly slipping through my fingers?
We often peg our self-esteem on short-term goals and generic standards, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes – but remember that it’s what makes you you that others value
The perfect way to switch off from work: the secret to a daily de-stress routine
The boundaries between work and leisure are being blurred, but it’s vital for your health to learn how to turn off. Whether you do your job from home or not, here’s how to reset and reclaim your private time
The perfect way to do nothing: how to embrace the art of idling
We are often so busy and yet when the opportunity arises to do nothing, we can find it uncomfortable. Here’s how to lean into boredom – and unlock the imagination
As a student, he was involved in a drunk-driving incident that killed a cyclist. Years later he would become expert in the healing powers of guilt
Psychologist Chris Moore saw first-hand how powerful and complex an emotion it is
The secret to being happy in 2026? It’s far, far simpler than you think …
Stop stressing about self‑improvement or waiting until you’re on top of everything. This year give yourself permission to prioritise pleasure
The perfect working day: how to get everything done – without getting stressed
From writing lists to taking a walk, it can be possible to gain clarity and perspective, even when faced with the most daunting tasks
The perfect morning routine: how to build a happy, healthy start to the day – from showers to sunshine
You don’t have to wake at 5am or commit to hardcore exercise. But by working out a handful of habits that suit you, and introducing them slowly, you can change your life
‘I’m going to scream!’: how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) your family Christmas
From preparing safe topics to taking silly games, we ask the experts how to avoid falling out with your nearest and dearest – before, during and after the big day
I threw a potato. Mum brandished a knife … would whole-family therapy save our Christmas?
Eight years ago, after yet another disastrous festive get-together, my mother decided we needed professional help. Which is how a new festive tradition began
Worried about winter? 10 ways to thrive – from socialising to Sad lamps to celebrating the new year in April
The temptation is to sit at home and hibernate, but beating the winter blues can be done. Here’s how to embrace the coldest and arguably most beautiful season
Endings are hard, but facing them helps us to heal
I understand the temptation to run away – I have felt it too. Try to stay in the room, and in the moment. You’ll be glad you did