All Lifestyle articles – Page 9

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    Podcasts, Pigeon Poo and Prayer

    2020-08-26T00:00:00Z

    Woman Alive editor Doll shares her morning routine and how that sets her up for the day

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    Style it up

    2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

    For years, Alex Agboke searched for a personal style to reflect her identity. Now God has inspired her to help others find theirs

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    What to do when you’ve lost your job

    2020-08-03T00:00:00Z

    From furlough to redundancy, the pandemic has left many feeling anxious about the future. If you've recently found yourself out of work, here is what you can do next

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    God gives clear signs to those who need them

    2020-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Susan Wright, 75, is the mother of five children and grandmother to nine. She became a Christian in her 20s then married John, now 86, in 1974. She has battled dyslexia and low self-esteem, but has held onto God’s faithfulness through the trials of life, including her husband having cancer twice, two years of unemployment – and even him being sent to prison

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    Why you need a will

    2020-07-17T00:00:00Z

    We are all living in a period of uncertainty, however, having a will is important, regardless of what stage of life we are in, to leave a legacy for our nearest and dearest

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    What are the new rules for weddings?

    2020-07-06T00:00:00Z

    The wedding ban has been lifted but the threat of COVID-19 means there are still restrictions. Michaela Hyde, executive director of Marriage Foundation explains what you need to know

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    A nostalgic, feel-good, coming-of-age story

    2020-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Little Women has its heroine grasping hold of her career, and also finding love – but let’s be wary of its ‘have it all’ message

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    The comparison trap

    2020-04-26T00:00:00Z

    Author Helen Roberts talks about the heightened thief of comparison now that we’re all spending much more time online

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    What, no cheese? A vegan guide to building up your immune system

    2020-03-25T00:00:00Z

    With many fresh food counters closing and self-isolation becoming the norm, some of us will be facing an involuntary vegetarian or even vegan diet. But it’s not all bad! Here are 3 plant-based staples you can try today to support your immune system...

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    'Can anything good be drawn from this chaos?'

    2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

    As most of us find ourselves grounded and in lockdown, reports of less air pollution and the return of wildlife point to positive environmental change.

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    Breaking the pain barrier

    2020-03-23T00:00:00Z

    God helped Anne Welsh rise above chronic pain to become a renowned motivational speaker, campaigner, high-powered business woman, influencer and author

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    Misbehaviour

    2020-03-13T00:00:00Z

    Heather Riley reviews the British comedy-drama about the 1970 Miss World competition held in London

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    Restoring the years the locusts had eaten

    2019-11-26T00:00:00Z

    Have you ever felt too old to do something new? If so, Dorothy Wigan’s story may just challenge and inspire you. After a tough start in life, she recently published a series of short stories at the age of 79.

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    Mealtimes of grace

    2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

    One way to counter the busyness of our days is to create some breathing spaces or Sabbath-moments when we can stop and recalibrate. Mealtimes offer just such an opportunity, says Kate Waterman

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    Spanish retreat

    2019-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Mike and Julie Jowett not only want to provide a space for people to rest and take time out of their busy lives, but also to build bridges between the Spanish people and the migrant community ...

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    Our family gap year

    2019-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Mary and Geoff Ferguson’s 10-month trip covering thousands of miles with their five children proved to be a faith adventure, as Mary explains to Clare Blake

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    'I discovered I am not as powerless as I thought'

    2019-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Ellie Philpott is an author and runs her own natural soap and cosmetic company. She lives in the Elham Valley with her husband, a crazy poodle and several hives of honeybees

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    The Wintershall story

    2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

    The story behind the world-famous Wintershall plays

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    We’re more than our gender

    2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Once upon a time, girls wore pink and played with dolls, boys wore blue and had construction toys, but not anymore. Rachel Turner considers the move towards a more gender-neutral world and what it means for our children

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    At the turn of the year

    2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

    What do you need to take up or lay down this year? asks Penelope Wilcock