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The self-isolation checklist for a healthy mind and body

WEBHere in the UK, we’re officially in the midst of a nation-wide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19). In the space of a few weeks, society has transformed beyond recognition, and with it, our personal lives.

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China travel tips: Everything you need to know Flash Pack

WEB2 – There’s no need to tip. Tipping isn’t very common in Chinese culture, but it is worth knowing that it’s considered polite to offer money with both hands when paying. 3 – …

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Mental Health Tips & Advice Articles from Flash Pack US

WEBLook after your mental health with advice from Flash Pack. Dive into articles for tips on how to manage stress and keep your mind healthy.

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Laura Holt Archives Flash Pack

WEBLaura Holt is the editor of SOLO, the online magazine for adventure-travel brand Flash Pack. She previously worked in-house at The Independent and has travelled the world …

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Two unsung mental health benefits of travel Flash Pack

WEBThese small but important mental health benefits have been scientifically linked to travelling the world. Check them out for a happier you.

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Changes to make in your 40s for a life upgrade Flash Pack

WEB813. Turning 40 can often come with a feared, maligned and ambiguous decade to follow. It can feel middle-aged because, statistically, it is in the middle. That’s how these things work. But, you typically know yourself better and can be more at peace with life. And it’s an opportunity to make the rest of your life better, adapting based on

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Loneliness is contagious – here’s how to beat it Flash Pack

WEBLoneliness is a common condition affecting around one in three adults.It damages your brain, immune system, and can lead to depression and suicide. Loneliness can also increase your risk of dying prematurely as much as smoking can – and even more so than obesity.

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Why spending time alone makes us happy Flash Pack

WEBBenefit #1: Spending time alone reconnects us. Our aptitude for solitude may be evolutionary, according to a study published in the British Journal of Psychology in 2016. Using what they call “the Savannah theory of happiness”, evolutionary psychologists Satoshi Kanazawa of the London School of Economics and Norman Li of Singapore

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Happy feet: people who dance for their mental health

WEBDancing makes up happy, but as we get older, we do it less. Idiots. Meet seven people with happy feet who boogie to boost their mental health.

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How to make the most of friendship, the key to self-care Flash Pack

WEBThat ability to connect is so rare and important.”. “Being around friends is an important part of self-care,” agrees Karin.”. In this ‘space’ you can let go and relax. Being able to be truly yourself calms down the nervous system. It’s a healthy break from the non-stop thoughts in your head and brings you back into the here-and

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Solo travel gets rid of a major stress trigger Flash Pack

WEBTo move forward, Emma says, these people need to find a calmness of mind. And this often comes from lifting the weight of obligations. “It’s worth placing a little bit more priority on cultivating a peaceful mind,” she tells Time.. “Amid all the priorities that we have – we think we want to do this, we want to go there, we want to achieve that, or buy that – you very …

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Why even the happiest person in the world feels sad sometimes

WEBEven the seemingly happiest people have moments of self-doubt. A single 30-something Londoner tells Flash Pack why it's okay to feel sad sometimes.

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Healthy body, healthy mind: can “adventure therapy” be a …

WEBNevin Harper, an adventure-therapy researcher, was heading towards the end of a high-altitude hiking trip with students in Bolivia one night when he noticed the Southern Hemisphere skies had come alight with stars.

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I teach mindfulness to elite athletes. Here's how to apply it to

WEBMy passion as a teenager was always to be a professional rugby player and that turned out to be my life – I captained for England under-18s.

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Turning 40 and embracing a midlife crisis changed my life

WEBSolo. Wellness. Turning 40 and embracing a midlife crisis changed my life. For Andrew Dickens, turning 40 was a wake-up call. He thinks we should all embrace the midlife crisis. Life begins at 40! Try telling that to someone from the 15th century. If they hit 40, they’d be looking over their shoulder for an unearthly scythe held by a guy who

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These are the four signs you should actually say no to something

WEBThere are four clear signs that you should say no to something. Firstly, time is finite, even yours. If you say yes to everything, you will not only feel stressed – which can lead to all kinds of health problems, from mental health issues to diabetes – but you will run out of time for fun things, things you want to do, spontaneity, perhaps

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This is what happens to anxiety when we spend time with friends

WEBThe problem with today’s digital age is that it gives us the illusion of connection without delivering on the meaty part. As friendship expert Marisa Franco tells NPR Radio, “I think the trickiness of social media is it gives us these snacks of connection.And it’s like we’ve been subsisting on snacks of connection from social …

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How negative emotions can actually be a force for good

WEBLife’s challenges come in many forms. Be that the loss of a loved one, rejection in the world of work or illness. When they do come along, we’re often told to suppress feelings of grief, anxiety, frustration or helplessness.

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Man to Man: Why I'm on a mission to make men open up more …

WEBMan to Man is a SOLO series exploring male friendship and modern masculinity, delivered by different voices each month, including Ben Akers, founder of Talk Club and creator of the documentary Steve . Flash Pack is on a mission to make 1 million friendships through shared group travel.

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