Lifestyle

Lifestyle Gretel is still learning how to best “parent the parents”Growing older has its challenges, but our parents are growing even older and we have a support role to play in that as well.

Lifestyle Join the trend and start an ‘energising hobby’ ‍‘Energising hobbies’ are activities that you do just for fun, they’re also amazing for mood and mental health. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Lifestyle 6 ways to embrace the slow life (and why you deserve to!)Why the rush? After a lifetime of striving, it’s time to settle into a gentler pace – and finally enjoy the time that’s all yours.

Lifestyle 10 must-read books about money Whether you’re keen to expand your financial knowledge or looking for new ways to build your finances, best-selling author Allison Tait has a new addition (or 2) for your bookshelf.

Lifestyle Rediscovering your relationship in an empty nest As the kids spread their wings and leave the nest – emotionally, if not physically – you have the opportunity to begin one of the most rewarding phases of your relationship.

Lifestyle Retirement reinvented: How to workshop your next chapter Preparing for retirement is your chance to design the life you truly want. Instead of coasting into this next chapter, take charge and create a future that excites you.

Lifestyle The REAL “7 signs of ageing”The beauty industry may be fixated on getting Lucy Bloom to fight the “7 signs of ageing”, but she’s noticed there are far more important signs of getting older – and she’s not mad about them.

Lifestyle Charles or Charlie? The identity shift of giving up work doesn’t have to be scary While many people worry about finding their identity after their work life is over, Charlie actually found it a relief to be able to 'be more himself' in retirement.‍

Madeleine Southall