Things which make you happy

Let's face it, January can be pretty bleak. The festive season is well and truly behind us, we're back at work between paydays, the weather is miserable and summer holidays are still a speck on the horizons. We've even coined a name for what is supposedly the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday, which fell on January 21 this year. But wallowing in misery isn't going to help anyone. So go ahead, spend one day in bed eating leftover Christmas chocolates and binge-watching your favourite Netflix show. But when that's over with, read these simple and easy ways you can feel cheery during these cold winter months: 1. Try a free yoga session First Light's new yoga studio in Westfield London is offering three free yoga sessions on Blue Monday starting at 7:30am, 12:30pm and 6:30pm respectively. To book your class, email [email protected]  2. Catch up on some good news The world can often seem a bit doom and gloom, so take time out of your day to catch up on the … [Read more...] about 14 little things you can do to make yourself happy this January

WHEN we heard the news, we were all in shock. Last Saturday, less than 90 minutes after West Ham’s match at Leicester City, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people on board his helicopter were killed suddenly in a crash. Their tragic passing has been a stark reminder not only of just how short life is, but how suddenly it can disappear. I have had a few personal reminders of this over the years. When I was in Parliament at the time of the Westminster terrorist attack last year, I really understood the saying about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. And trying to come to terms with the news that I had a potentially fatal brain aneurysm in 2006 was both terrifying and sobering. To many people, Leicester City owner Vichai, was the man who had everything — money, helicopters and a jet-set lifestyle. It’s easy to think people with lives like that are slightly more protected from everything, including death. But if you are in the wrong place at the wrong … [Read more...] about Sudden death of Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in tragic crash shows you must make most of life

There’s simply no denying the power of great outerwear, as everyone at some point will have owned that single cover-up that kept us warm, boosted our mood on the greyest of days, and made a simple jeans, tee and trainer combo feel infinitely cooler, with minimal thinking. Yes, to say a coat is the foundation of a chic winter wardrobe is an understatement to say the very least. Now, then, as our favourite stores start dropping in new-season collections packed full of must-have styles – think Zara, Topshop, Mango and more - we bring you our rundown of the very best buys, whatever your budget. You should know that style-wise, very little has changed since last winter. Both on and off the catwalks, heritage checks reign supreme, while animal prints of every variety are key. Alongside statement prints, powdery pastel tones remain a must-have, while classic camel hues are considered ultra-chic, as are trench coats and anything with a statement sleeve. Whether you’re in the … [Read more...] about 15 coats that will make you happy winter is coming