It’s often thought of as the problem, but what if the right technology could help us switch off and live more in the moment?• The best screen-free activitiesWith the continued backlash against AI and growing concern about our...
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Read MoreAt the very moment Trump’s rambling speeches and meme–fied inanity threaten to overwhelm us, fashion, music and film are moving in the opposite directionPut down your negroni, hang up your Prada handbag and pick up a paperback....
Read MoreI loved Tanzania – we flew over hungry lions in a national parkI can still remember my first flight, in 2002. It was magical. I was working as a tour guide in Myanmar. I met a British balloon pilot called Phil, who had a spare...
Read MoreI have been called the LeBron James of spreadsheets, but I try not to take myself too seriouslyGrowing up in Waterford, south-east Ireland, I was always good at maths. I first used Excel at university in Cork while studying...
Read MoreFor fifteen years I have been devoted to the sport, but can still barely tackle or shoot. I decided to get a coach and give him the challenge of a lifetimeIf I told you I have played football for 15 years, you’d probably assume...
Read MoreThe 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 • Sign up here to...
Read MoreStop stressing about self‑improvement or waiting until you’re on top of everything. This year give yourself permission to prioritise pleasureI have a proposal to make: 2026 should be the year that you spend more time doing what...
Read MoreOur writer tried out seven activities: forget novelty mugs and aftershave – these are the gifts they’ll actually appreciate• The best Christmas gifts for 2025Want to give the ultimate waste-free gift, or buy someone something...
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