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G I V E I T U P F O R …
G I V I N G I T U P

You don’t have to be religious to benefit from

giving something up for Lent – the 40 days before
Easter are a great time to do something to better
yourself and the world around you, whatever
your beliefs. Plus, a Lenten fast doesn’t have to
mean just giving up the obvious, like chocolate.
You can also add things into your life to make it
more meaningful and improve your wellbeing.
Ideas we love include not buying anything you
don’t need for the period, or donating something
to charity every day. Both will help you value
what you do have, declutter your home and in the
case of the latter, help others, too. You could also
try going the 40 days without complaining
(instead, add in giving gratitude every day, for
what you do have) or use this period to introduce
a short daily meditation practice. Even easier,
walk for 30 minutes each day (try lunchtime
or to work), or read a book for 30 minutes each
night before turning of the lights.

GET TO KNOW YOUR HONEYS

Growing up, you probably knew honey in two simple forms: set and runny. In recent years, we’ve been hearing lots
about manuka honey, too, and its anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. But there’s a whole world of
honey out there, with different colours, textures and degrees of sweetness. Acacia honey, for example, has a light
colour, floral aroma and delicate flavour, while orange blossom honey is darker, with a fresh scent and citrusy taste.
Look out for a new range of specialist honeys launching in Holland & Barrett soon – we love the Orelia Honey Co
range because their jars feature a sweetness ranking from 1-5, helping you find one that matches your taste.

L I S T E N T O T H I S R E A D T H I S L OV E T H I S
In need of inspo? The Today, the constant sources Do you buy special Compiled by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell. Photographs Stocksy, iStock
Power Hour podcast, of distraction provided outfits and never wear

hosted by Adrienne by our phones and digital them again? Check
London, invites guests devices mean it can be easy out the By Rotation
who are successful to ignore the world around app, which allows you

in their field – be us. The Art of Noticing by to borrow garments
that sports, the creative industries or Rob Walker (Ebury, £12.99) outlines for a daily fee. The cost-per-wear often
healthcare – to share the secrets of their simple exercises, which restore our works out cheaper, plus it has a lesser
success. adriennelondon.com/podcast appreciation for the here and now. environmental impact. byrotation.com

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