Coding is the language of the future – it’s easy to learn, fun to use to make your own website, game or app, and could even help you win your dream job. Amali de Alwis is the head of Code First: Girls, an organisation that aims to get more women coding and working in the …
Anger makes it difficult to think clearly and communicate effectively. When you’re wound up, try these tips to help put you in a better frame of mind to explore and tackle what made you so angry in the first place. Recognise your anger signs and then count to 10 A fast heart rate and quick …
Whether you want to send a friend a hug, tell them you’re off swimming or announce you’re on holiday, there’s an emoji to help. Sharing a simple icon or picture can express your feelings, represent what you’re up to, and indicate if you’re with family, friends or the dog. Since the first emoji appeared on …
Why the ancient art of yoga is the ideal way to start your day and how it’s never too soon to get started Yoga is the harmonisation of the mind, body and soul. It is an art form that’s many thousands of years old – cave drawings show that yoga was practised more than 5000 …
Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark and quiet – there shouldn’t be any noise to disturb your sleep. Consider introducing soothing scents to help you to relax. Try to go to bed at about the same time every night so your body and mind know when to get ready to slow down. Avoid heavy …
Discover how you can use colour to improve mood and outlook. Red Passionate, bold, adventurous, confident, exuberant, successful, motivated, energetic and optimistic. Red is stimulating and dynamic, but too much can be considered fiery and aggressive. Add a touch of red to boost your confidence and shake off laziness. Orange Flamboyant, enthusiastic, determined, sociable, lively, …
What to do when a group of three suddenly feels more like two plus one. 1 Step back to gain perspective. When you look at anything – be that a book, or a problem – from very close range, your vision becomes blurred and you can’t make out what you’re looking at. Take a deep …
Don’t be fooled by the perfect photographs and seemingly happy lives people lead on social media. Appearances can be deceptive… Digital Deception Filters and phone-editing tools can magically turn an ordinary photograph into something extraordinary. You can remove a spot, whiten teeth and make your face look slimmer with the click of a button. #nofilter …
If you think that only politicians can change the world, then think again! You don’t need to make new laws to affect others. Here are our top ten tips for making a little go a long way. We can have a great impact on the world around us, from helping the environment to aiding others. …
It doesn’t judge, doesn’t laugh, doesn’t tell. It just listens – and then listens some more. Here’s why it’s a great idea to keep a journal! 1 It’s a great way to find your voice and build inner confidence, especially at times of great change, physically and emotionally. 2 If you are working towards a …