Moments of peace amid hectic lives are possible. We just need to know where to look
Experiences that take us out of context can bring tranquillity, says journalist Moya Lothian-McLean
EU officials being trained to meditate to help fight climate crisis
Exclusive: Early results from ‘applied mindfulness’ courses suggests they have helped overcome despair that little can be done
Letting go: the decluttering obsession moves into the mind
Letting go is counterintuitive in many ways. We are taught from a young age to succeed and push through, so learning to cut your losses is half the battle
‘A massive spiritual shift’: how the mindful movement of qigong can treat addiction
The gentle motion, breathing and meditation stop the mind ‘wandering to negative thoughts’, says a recovering Victorian addict
Easy wins: ‘If stillness isn’t for you, you can meditate while eating’
Meditation is hard work, but if the idea of sitting still is overwhelming, build in little short spurts of mindfulness into your day
Outdoor vibes: 10 of Britain’s best wild festivals for 2022
From mountain survival to foraging to Charlotte Church’s pop dungeon … the best adventure and wellness festivals offer outdoor pursuits by day and all-out partying by night
‘Don’t plan it, just go!’: how to be spontaneous – and grab some unexpected fun
The pandemic has left our best-laid plans in disarray, but we can still have spur-of-the-moment adventures
Why new year resolutions can just cause you more stress
Focusing on a more mindful life instead of chasing targets creates space to reflect, says Vishvapani Blomfield, Buddhist contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day
How to retrain your frazzled brain and find your focus again
Are you finding it harder than ever to concentrate? Don’t panic: these simple exercises will help you get your attention back
‘At once intolerable and addictive’: five wellbeing courses and apps, road-tested
From bibliotherapy to burpees, gratitude journals to cathartic workouts, Nadine von Cohen logs into Australia’s new crop of wellbeing apps