A compassionate life is one that requires both softness and strength. By cultivating compassion towards yourself and others, you can embrace life’s trials and tribulations with a strong back and soft front.

Feeling a bit “blah” about your home? Read on as savvy interior industry insiders share their top tips on how to refresh spaces in low-stress ways that are also easy on the wallet.

Sipping a steaming tea is a refined and relaxing ritual. A cuppa can charge you for the day, sustain you through the afternoon, soothe you to sleep or nurse you back to health. Discover your cup of tea by dipping into these terrific brews.

A small but growing body of neuro-scientific research confirms the existence of “empaths” and “highly sensitive people”. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them.

Discover different ways to engage kids to have hard conversations, encourage open dialogue and offer age-appropriate tips to get the conversation started.

Shampoo With A Purpose is championing the sustainable future of hair care with its range of shampoo and conditioner bars. We sat down with co-founder Geneva Valek to talk about no-waste beauty, how to swap your bottle for a bar and why your shampoo should be simpler.

Are “right-brain thinkers” really more creative? How do smartphones impact our self-control? We take a look at the answers to some of the biggest questions in this month’s life lines.

High blood pressure is a serious health issue, but there are many natural and highly effective lifestyle choices to take your blood pressure down.

The rewards of learning to be empathic are extraordinary. It is critical for fostering kindness, non-violence, happiness and showing true compassion.

With some planning, knowledge and support, you can move past common obstacles and towards a healthy lifestyle. Here’s to a happier, healthier you!

Acceptance is about taking ownership of challenges and reclaiming the energy and inspiration to rebuild, reinvent and recreate yourself and your life.

EatWell talks to chef Matt Wilkinson about his accidental journey into the food world, the power of growing and the joy in sharing a meal with loved ones.