Struggling in these extraordinary times? The answer may be compassion

Giving yourself a circuit breaker will allow you to come back to the worries in your life with a creative, useful approach

‘Time for dreaming’: five writers on the slow travel joys that bring them peace

Turning off the phone and focusing on wild camping, sailing, foraging, fishing or beachcombing puts our authors in a state of mindfulness

“My mind, usually a torrent of work stress, has fallen silent”: how I found peace on a woodland retreat

I arrived feeling soul sick and lost, but the simple acts of putting away my phone and sitting in the woods for a few days turned into something profoundly transformational

Don’t quit booze – just drink differently: 15 ways to change your life without trying all that hard

We ask the experts for the small life changes that can make a big difference

Sober raving, beekeeping and playing Dungeons and Dragons – how people with stressful jobs decompress

A junior doctor, a deputy head, a social worker and others tell us how they destress and relax after work

‘It makes me a better MP’: British politicians get lessons in meditation

About 120 MPs and 180 peers have taken part in mindfulness courses over the last decade

If you want to live a life rich in meaning, first you must learn how to do nothing

Our lives are busier and more complex than ever. How can we use mindfulness to get in touch with what truly matters?

Instant calmer: a mindful walking weekend in Wales

A trip focusing on slow immersion in the natural world is the perfect way to unwind and restore mental harmony for this busy mum

Beat stress, get to sleep and find your focus: seven ways better breathing can improve your life

We do it 20,000 times a day but the way we breathe in different scenarios can have a big impact. From tongue position to finding your D-spot, experts share breathwork techniques

Don’t check the clock! 15 ways to get back to sleep when you wake at 3am

It is normal and natural to wake in the early hours – but it can feel disastrous. Follow these simple steps to help you drift off