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Health & Wellbeing’s intrepid columnist heads outdoors for a workout that challenges the brain as much as the body

Get your creative juices flowing and write your way to better wellbeing

We’ve all been guilty of showing that Labrador puppy passing on the street a little too much attention, and as a nation we just can’t get enough of our cuddly canines, but does the term ‘man’s best friend’ extend to our workout spaces? Taking your dog to yoga is a trend taking the nation by storm – providing wellness benefits as well as the perfect doggydaycare solution to your gym trip. It really is giving puppy training a whole new meaning!

Our favourite motivation guru questions whether self-compassion is the key to happiness

They happen to us all and are an inevitable part of life – so why do we give ourselves such a hard time when we make a mistake? Bella Zanesco, author of Smart Girls Screw Up Too, tells us how to embrace mess ups and cope with the emotional downfall

Internationally-acclaimed hairstylist Luke Hersheson gives his expert advice on how to embrace your locks as you get older

Exercise gear is something we can never have enough of, as there’s nothing like a new workout wardrobe to pump us up for a fitness session. However, much of what we wear and use in the gym is made of plastic or other non-recyclable materials. For those of us who are self-proclaimed ecowarriors, it’s great that so many sports brands are beginning to use recycled materials and ocean waste to keep our bodies snug while we’re on the move. Here are our top four eco-friendly fitness finds: