Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2023 i Woman&Home Feel Good You

Ready to slow down, slope off and relax on holiday? It’s easier said than done when you’ve spent the so many of the past weeks of the year at a manic pace. You might be fretting about wearing a swimsuit on the beach. If so, take heart – the w&h beauty and health experts have your back. On page 34 you’ll find a super-speedy eating plan, designed to make you feel amazing inside and out. And on our beauty pages we’ll walk you through all you need to get a summer glow – and then keep it. Or perhaps it’s the holiday itself that’s worrying you. Travel can be stressful, especially if you’re anxious or have a medical concern. On page 28, our experts provide a countdown of calm so…

SKIN REPUBLIC COLLAGEN INFUSION £4.99, Superdrug Even short-haul flights can dehydrate your skin. Lock in moisture with this collagen, elastin and vitamin E formula. LOOP QUIET EARPLUGS £19.95, loopearplugs.com Guarantee a peaceful kip with these reusable silicone earplugs. They come in nine different colours, with a handy travel case and interchangeable ear tips for a comfortable fit. FEMFRESH 0% SENSITIVE WIPES £3.15, Superdrug There’s nothing worse than feeling hot and sticky ‘down there’. Freshen up fast with these pH-balanced, biodegradable sensitive wipes.…

I was diagnosed with lupus – an incurable immune system illness – in my mid-20s. At the time, I was busy and active, but had strange health issues that I couldn’t shake. These ranged from breathlessness and aching joints to itchy spots and leg bruises. I also had debilitating fatigue. I went to my GP constantly, but they couldn’t tell me why I felt so ill. This continued for several years, until I was referred to a consultant. I went from hospital to hospital having tests, until a brilliant doctor, who is an expert on lupus, diagnosed me with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) – the most common form of the condition. I was admitted to hospital. If I hadn’t been right away, I would have only survived another three months.…

Stress less in 30 seconds ✢ USE TOUCH Stroke your arms. ‘This triggers delta waves in the brain, which send the message that everything is OK,’ says behavioural expert Professor Margareta James, from the Harley Street Wellbeing Clinic. Reinforce this with regular positive affirmations, such as ‘I feel safe, peaceful and calm’. ✢ SNACK ON NUTS Nuts provide protein – essential for blood-sugar balance. ‘If your blood sugar levels are all over the place, metabolically you’ll be out of balance emotionally and physically,’ says clinical nutritionist Suzie Sawyer. Therefore, nervous travellers should also swap caffeinated drinks (e.g. coffee, tea, cola) for chamomile, which can help to aid relaxation, according to research***. ✢ TRY CBD ‘There’s growing scientific evidence that CBD helps with stress and anxiety,’ says pharmacist Sultan Dajani. ‘It…

1 SORT YOUR POSTURE Poor posture can give you a pot belly. Standing properly can help to draw in your waist and push out your bust and bum, giving you an instant hourglass figure. Make sure you always lift your head and pull your shoulders back. For long-term figure-fixing, try Pilates, which is great for improving your posture. 2 CHEAT GYM-BUNNY MUSCLE TONE Highlighting more muscular parts can help you to look firmer and tauter. Take a shimmery highlighting oil and stroke it across your collarbone and down the fronts of your arms and legs. If you’re a fake-tan master, you could also try this – apply a light to medium base tan, then use a darker shade for the contour areas. Look for ‘how-to’ videos on YouTube. 3 WEAR…

Eating well is undoubtedly one of the best ways to stay healthy and live longer. But when money is tight, we want every penny we spend, and every nutrient we consume, to count. One way to do this is to tweak how you prep and process on a daily basis. The way you choose to cook foods – or not – influences how many nutrients are available to be absorbed by the body. ‘While it could be said that all fruit and vegetables contain more nutrition when raw, cooking foods can also enhance and liberate some beneficial components,’ says registered nutritional therapist Jenny McGuckian*. Here’s the knowledge you need to extract as much goodness as possible from those potentially expensive healthy ingredients. THE RAW TRUTH While humans would once have…

PLANT POWER ASHE London Polish, £15, ashelondon.com, is colour with a conscience. It’s vegan and a percentage of every sale goes to charity. Each polish contains a special resin that delivers amazing staying power. BREATHE EASY Made with 85-87% natural origin ingredients, Mavala Mini Bio Colors, £6.60, nailpolishdirect.co.uk, allow oxygen and water vapour to pass through to the nail plate, to keep it healthy and hydrated. STRONG BOND For nails that break at the sight of a keyboard, OPI’s Repair Mode Nail Serum, £29.90, opiuk.com, builds four times stronger nails in six days with a clear, see-through finish that taps into the clean manicure trend.…

Glowing skin Start your make-up with a golden canvas. St Moriz Prime & Glow Face Tan Serum, £8.99, Boots, gradually bronzes skin, and contains hyaluronic acid to create a smooth base. Primer will even out the skin and help the rest of your make-up to last longer. Ciaté London Dewy Skin Vitamin C Glass Glow Primer, £28, ciatelondon.com, contains light-reflecting particles for a flattering, dewy effect. Avoid heavy, matte foundations during the summer months, as they draw attention to fine lines. For plump skin, use Sculpted by Aimee Hydra Tint Moisturising Tinted Serum, £23, Boots, which leaves your complexion radiant and protected with SPF20. Flushed cheeks For that just-back-from-the-beach radiance, add a pop of colour to cheeks. Apply to the fullest part and blend upwards so it melts into your bronzer.…

There’s nothing like a golden glow to make you feel happier, healthier and confident. But once you’ve returned from holiday, those gilded limbs can fade fast, so add in a few extra products to your regime to keep that holiday feeling going just a little bit longer… MAKE-UP ADD-ONS You’ve got your trusted everyday make-up but accentuate that summer glow with a few hard working extras. LOVELY LIPS: Go for fuchsia lips to prolong your summer self. The blue undertones contrast with the golden glow of your skin to look more tanned. We love Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in Raspberry, £22, clarins.co.uk. NAIL IT: Hopefully you’ll still be wearing open-toed sandals. If so, go for a vibrant-coloured pedi too. Mavala Nail Colour in Tamarindo, £5.54, nailpolishdirect.co.uk, is basically summer in…

1 OVERHEAD REACH Great for mobilising the shoulder joint and reducing back stiffness. ✢ Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. ✢ Lift your left arm up above your head, then bend at the elbow and reach down to the top of your spine. ✢ With your right hand, gently push your left elbow to increase the stretch. Hold for 10 secs. Swap arms and repeat. Do three times on each side. 2 LOWER LEG Great for after a long walk or jog. ✢ Step forward with one leg. ✢ With both heels on the floor, bend your front leg, keeping the back leg straight. Rest most of your weight on your front leg to stretch the calf muscles in your back leg. ✢ Hold the stretch for 30 secs, swap sides…

WEEK 1 Day 1 BREATHING FOCUS ✢ 5 mins front crawl warm-up ✢ 8 mins front crawl/backstroke mix ✢ 3 x 2 mins front crawl with 1-min rest between each rep ✢ 5 mins cool-down, any stroke Day 2 ENDURANCE ✢ 5 mins front crawl warm-up ✢ 3 x 5 mins front crawl with 2-min rest between each rep ✢ 2 mins front crawl cool-down Day 3 TECHNIQUE ✢ 3 mins front crawl warm-up ✢ 15 mins swimming drills ✢ 6 mins stroke of choice ✢ 3 mins front crawl cool-down Day 4 INTERVALS ✢ 5 mins front crawl warm-up ✢ 6 x 2 high-speed lengths front crawl with ✢ 90-sec rest between each length ✢ 2 mins stroke of choice ✢ 3 mins front crawl cool-down WEEK 2 BREATHING…

A BETTER SUMMER Start the warmer months as you mean to go on, with our expert advice on keeping well. From tips to help you reap the benefits of an afternoon siesta to the lowdown on all the latest health gadgets on the market, we have it covered. And if you’ve always wanted to try tai chi, then turn to p104 for everything you need to know about this on-trend practice. Ready to strike a pose? Let’s begin.…

Seaweed might not be top of your supermarket shopping list, but, according to experts, its high levels of iodine, plus calcium, iron, magnesium and polyunsaturated fatty acids, make it an underrated addition to our diets. ‘This special type of algae contains virtually all of the minerals that are found in the ocean, essential for many bodily functions,’ explains nutritionist Fiona Lawson. So, it’s no wonder the Japanese have enjoyed ‘nori’ for thousands of years, and they’re currently No.2 in global life-expectancy rankings. Plus, Korean studies suggest it could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Here’s how seaweed could help you. BALANCE YOUR HORMONES They can be disrupted by poor sleep, stress and even sunlight, but a deficiency in trace minerals, such as iodine, can also create…

1 TAP INTO YOUR EMOTIONS Feeling angry at being copied? ‘It can be helpful to tap into what primary emotion you’re feeling that’s then being shown as anger,’ says Dr Trent. For example, do you feel used or threatened? Create a timeline of incidents, tracking your feelings. This can help you decide how to move forward. 2 CREATE BOUNDARIES Protecting yourself and your space is key. ‘This could include blocking someone on social media or keeping ideas close to your chest, so that the opportunity to copy is removed,’ says Dr McClymont. Don’t feel you have to share everything with everybody. 3 CLEAR THE AIR ‘Having an open conversation with the person can help you understand why they are copying you and the steps to take,’ says Dr McClymont. However,…

Familiar with the voice inside your head telling you that you’re not worthy of things you want, that your achievements aren’t quite good enough? Welcome to the club. ‘Unfortunately, women tend to be well-used to their inner self-critic,’ says confidence and mindset coach Georgie Clarke*. ‘Evolutionarily, our inner critic is there to save us from embarrassing situations, stop us from failing and prevent repeated mistakes. But this voice of nagging self-doubt can become loud, hold us back and leave us feeling anxious.’ Here’s how you can dial down the volume on that negative voice. BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH A loud inner critic can manifest in symptoms such as anxiety, sleep disorders and addiction, says Georgie. ‘All of these things can impact how we are at work, home and interact with…

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Wish your thighs were slimmer? Your tummy was flatter? That gravity hadn’t taken hold of your boobs? The list can feel endless. And, if you express these thoughts to friends or family, you’re most likely met with ‘you need to love yourself’, ‘focus on the parts you do like’ and any number of often unhelpful positive mantras. These can leave you feeling dismissed, stuck and, ultimately, like a failure. ‘When we try to keep ourselves in this positive mindset 24/7, it can be so easy to start obsessing over every detail and it can actually leave you feeling miserable – particularly as our bodies will naturally change shape and size over the course of our lives,’ says therapist Marisa Peer. And in any case, it’s almost impossible to be positive…

HAPPINESS ON A PLATE This issue is all about food to make you smile. Whether it’s delicious dishes that take you to the Amalfi coast, barbecue swaps that allow you extra helpings or the lowdown on what to eat for a mood boost, you’ll find it here, courtesy of our w&h experts. Plus, if holidays are on the horizon and you’re interested in a quick shape-up, we have the healthiest, easiest seven-day eating plan designed to make you look and feel amazing. Bon appetite!…

Lemon and fennel salad with radicchio The Amalfi coast is known for its lemons, and this zesty salad, filled with digestion-aiding ingredients, makes the most of the prized citrus. Serves 4 • Prep 15 mins 2 radicchio, torn2 lemons, peeled and sliced1 fennel head, trimmed and sliced into matchsticksGenerous handful of rocket, torn into shreds2tbsp extra virgin olive oil2tbsp Parmesan, gratedA few drops of balsamic vinegar 1 Arrange the radicchio on 4 plates. Add the lemon slices, fennel and torn rocket. 2 To make the dressing, mix together in a small bowl the oil, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar and seasoning. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Per serving: 55 cals, 3g fat, 2g sat fat, 2g carbs Grilled sea bass with mint dressing The mint makes for a…

Mini salmon, asparagus and pea frittatas Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this recipe is a winner! Serves 4 • Prep 10 mins • Cook 15 mins 2 medium eggs, plus 2 egg whites50g smoked salmon, chopped25g frozen peas50g asparagus tips, halved lengthwaysSmall bunch dill, choppedHandful of watercress, to serve You will need: A muffin tin, lined or greased 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, egg whites, smoked salmon, peas, asparagus and dill. Season to taste. 2 Divide the mixture between the muffin tin and bake for 15-20 mins, or until set. Leave to cool for 10 mins in the tin. Remove and serve hot or cold with watercress.…

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Now that the sun finally makes an appearance after an unpredictable and rather chilly spring, we’re all ready for shedding those winter layers, but also experience a slight twinge of panic at the idea of baring our body. Don’t worry, though, we’re here to help. Forget faddy diets and hurried exercise routines – you’re just a few steps away to feeling gloriously confident to take on summer. DE-FUZZ IN A FLASH Whether you’re a dedicated waxer or shaver, or are thinking of venturing into laser hair removal, getting rid of unwanted hair is a summer prerequisite. DIY with IPL Gadgets with IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology give you the option of permanently reducing hair growth at home. Bondi Body Laser@Home, £299, bondi-body.com, is effective and a lot cheaper than clinic-based…

JUST DIVE IN… The water’s lovely! Hot weather and exercise don’t always go together but, if you have access to a pool or open water, why not cool off while getting your fitness on? Check out our wonderful swimming programme on p78 and treat yourself to a new swimsuit, see p82, designed to flatter and show off all your best bits. If swimming isn’t your thing, we also have a blissfully relaxing stretching fitness programme that will leave you feeling balanced and zen. Just turn the page……

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1 UTILISE THE GEAR ‘Most pools have accessories which can improve your swim,’ says swimming coach Lorcan Loughrey. ‘Use a kickboard to target legs – put your hands over the top, holding arms out in a straight line and swim using only your legs. Pull buoys do the opposite – stick one between your thighs and focus on your arm pull and upper body strength.’ 2 CHANGE IT UP ‘Mix your strokes to target different muscle groups,’ says Lorcan. ‘Front crawl and backstroke use biceps, triceps and shoulder muscles. In breaststroke, the emphasis is on your gluteus maximus (bottom) and inner thighs. Butterfly targets back muscles and abs.’ 3 BREATHE RIGHT ‘Learning how to breathe correctly is crucial,’ says Lorcan. ‘Practise at home in your sink to build up confidence.…

Waiting times consistently rank as one of the public’s main concerns with the NHS and, since the pandemic, the number of patients waiting – sometimes years – for health procedures and dental care has continued to grow. So it’s no wonder that in 2019, 248,000 UK citizens chose to go overseas for medical treatment – more than double the number who did the same in 2015*. ‘It’s often significantly cheaper to go abroad, sometimes a third of the price that you’d pay to go private in the UK,’ reveals Dr Naveen Cavale, plastic and reconstructive surgeon at both the NHS and REAL clinic**. ‘Plus, if it’s packaged a bit like a holiday – near a beach or pool to recover by – it makes something quite scary feel much less…

Be extra vigilant The same safety rules for dating apply to holiday romances, but it’s important to remain extra vigilant when you’re in a new place and don’t know the area as well. Before agreeing to meet someone, do your research to make sure that you are familiar with the local laws and customs, meet in a public place and let people know your specific plans and timings. Trust your gut instincts Remember to trust your intuition and don’t feel pressured into doing anything that makes you uncomfortable. Being on holiday can give us a sense of liberation and bravery – but don’t ever do anything you don’t feel comfortable with. Charge your phone Before meeting up with someone, make sure your phone is fully charged – a portable charger…

✢ EJACULATION PROBLEMS Ejaculation can be delayed, premature or retrograde (meaning he produces little or no semen). While common, it’s worth talking to a GP if it continues. ✢ BALANITIS Seen more often in men who haven’t been circumcised, balanitis causes a sore, itchy, red or inflamed penis tip and foreskin. Good hygiene can help men avoid this, but if it does develop see a pharmacist or GP. ✢ LICHEN SCLEROSUS Affecting males and females, this skin condition tends to be found on the genitals. Symptoms in males include white patches on the skin, blood blisters, itchiness and painful sex. There is no cure as such, but symptoms can be eased with steroid cream. ✢ PENILE CANCER This is rare, affecting around 700 men a year in the UK. Symptoms include…

If you respond to failure by getting upset and giving up, you’re missing out on vital lessons and motivating forces. Practise a more positive approach, and you may well get further in life. Take our test and find out if you need to up your losing game. 1 YOUR IDEA FOR A WORK PARTY WAS VETOED. HOW DO YOU REACT? A Never mind, it’ll still be fun. B Refuse to attend what has been chosen. C Get embarrassed and wish you’d not said anything. D Pretend that it never happened. 2 A COLLEAGUE GOT THE PROMOTION YOU’D WORKED FOR ALL YEAR, YOU… A Promise yourself that you will get it next time. B Demand a meeting with your boss asking why. C Cry – you had worked really hard for…

My exercise regime… I used to never exercise as I danced all the time. But as soon as I left Strictly and danced less, I fell in love with weight training. Women can be scared of it, but for those of us over 35, it’s one of the best forms of exercise. You burn fat for longer and develop more muscle tone. I’d do it three times a week and find it quite meditative. I’m pregnant, so I’ve stepped away from it at the moment, but can’t wait to get back. My workout buddy… I’m trying to convince Aljaž to work out with me. He likes to work out, but he very much goes into the zone and does his own thing. We just dance together when we can. My…

As awareness of mental health improves and we better understand depression as an illness, an increasing number of women are taking medication to support their recovery – antidepressant use in England has risen by 22% in the past five years, according to NHS figures. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the class of drugs most commonly prescribed to treat moderate to severe depression – here’s what you should know before starting treatment. 1 YOUR GP WILL DISCUSS DOSE AND DURATION You will typically be prescribed the lowest dose necessary to improve your symptoms. SSRIs are usually taken daily in tablet form and it’s important not to miss a dose for them to work effectively. ‘Most GPs advise a course of treatment for at least six months from when you start…

1 Avoid body-related conversations It can be very easy to get caught up in talking about our shape, especially during the summer months, so vigilance is key. ‘Try to avoid speaking negatively or positively about your body (or engaging in similar kinds of conversations with others),’ says Eloise. For example, if someone comments that they don't feel confident in the way they look, avoid jumping in with critical thoughts about yourself or trying to make them feel better. Instead, try steering the conversation away from the body altogether, and focus on other topics. 2 Be focused on experience Instead of thinking about the appearance of things, concentrate on how it feels, says Eloise. ‘For example, instead of focusing on your physical body during a workout class, think about the sensations…

1 KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE HORIZON Try to watch scenery in the distance or keep your eyes on the horizon. ‘Don’t look at moving objects,’ says Dr Bond. This will make nausea worse. To minimise motion, sit in the front of the car, the middle of the boat, or choose a window seat over the plane’s wings. 2 BREATHE FRESH AIR Although there’s no scientific evidence, it stands to reason that a stuffy environment won’t help symptoms. If you’re in a car, open a window and if you’re on a boat, spend time on the deck. Travelling by plane or train? Keep cool with a handheld fan. 3 DON’T READ OR WATCH TV ‘Your eyes focus on the page and tell your body you’re sitting still, but your peripheral…

Oops! Have you forgotten to diet and your holiday is just days away? No problem! Our plan promises quick results while still filling you up. How? Eating plenty of lean protein – think chicken, turkey, fish, eggs and beans – and fibre-loaded fruit and vegetables will ramp up a sluggish digestion that could be impeding your weight loss. Add chilli, ginger and cinnamon, and the thermogenic effect (in other words, the generation of heat) they have on the body will speed up the burn by up to an extra 200 calories a day. Our menu choices below are super tasty but designed to help you to feel better in your holiday wardrobe. Sounds like a win-win to us. YOUR PLAN Start the day with a glass of warm water spiked…

1 CHECK YOUR SUNSCREEN IS IN DATE Just like food, sunscreen has a shelf life. ‘Fifty-seven per cent of Brits are wearing out-of-date sunscreen,’ comments Abi. Check the POA symbol, a small jar symbol that’s on every cosmetics product. The symbol states the number of months after opening the product can be used efficiently. The average is six to 12 months. 2 STORE YOUR SUNSCREEN PROPERLY Never keep your sunscreen in the glove box of your car or in direct sun when at the beach. The heat can destroy the protective filters in the formula. Keep products cool and away from heat. 3 WEAR A HAT Skin cancers are very common along the hairline or the parting, where it’s hard to apply sunscreen. Choose a broad-brimmed hat that shields your…

If your philosophy to skincare has been to stop at the neck, then it’s time to rethink. Why should your face get all the goodness when the skin on your body will benefit hugely from a dedicated regime designed to target specific problems? Whatever your bugbear, these select ingredients will help you tackle it… 1 NIACINAMIDE FOR A GLOW Also known as vitamin B3, this stimulates ceramide production to get your moisture barrier into good shape and help the skin to hold on to water more effectively. Niacinamide is also renowned for brightening a dull complexion and features in Cetaphil Moisturising Cream, £16, Boots. Apply it from head to toe for a radiant gleam. 2 RETINOL FOR PLUMPING This superstar ingredient helps to rebuild collagen and plump up skin so…

So, the sunshine is here and the wine is a-chilling. It’s summer and here in the UK that means, ‘Quick, it’s not raining… let’s get some mates round!’ And, before you know it, the chairs are out, the burgers are sizzling and the house is full of tiddly snorts of laughter. After a cold winter, we feel we’ve earned it. We want to grab any chance for a devil-may-care moment with both hands, make the most of every balmy evening, every golden hour, and turn every Tuesday into a Friday. Thing is, it can come back to bite us in our ever-so-firm glutes if we don’t watch out. A few too many of these and suddenly we realise our usual cast-in-stone fitness routine has been sidelined. Not one squat has…

‘HORSE-RIDING WORKS MY ENTIRE BODY’ Caroline Peyton, 57, from Gloucestershire, has had her horse, Rolo, for seven years. ‘Every week I go running, to the gym and do classes, such as spinning and yoga, but horse-riding is my favourite form of exercise. I love being in the fresh air with Rolo, but what’s most special is the bond we have. Rolo lives with my riding instructor, about 30 minutes from my home, but I’m responsible for all his exercise. I go to the yard three or four times a week. I have a one-to-one lesson weekly for 45 minutes and when I go on hacks with Rolo we can be out for about an hour and a half. The lessons are invaluable, especially on a hack, as Rolo learns to…

If you struggle to sleep in the heat of the summer, here’s why. ‘As we fall asleep our body temperature naturally drops. When the room is too hot, or your covers are too thick, you can struggle to reduce your body temperature, which makes falling asleep much harder,’ explains Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist and sleep expert at And So To Bed. These helpful tips from Dr Browning will help: ✢ Close the curtains in daytime If you have to work from home in your bedroom, this may not always be possible, says Dr Browning. ‘However, keeping the curtains shut during the day will stop the sun from heating up the room.’ ✢ Open some windows at night This will allow cool air from outside to circulate around your bedroom, giving…

✢ Do your research Your surgeon abroad – and the hospital – should have a serious international reputation and presence. Check that the facility is the equivalent of the Care Quality Commission-certified regulated clinics we have here and look up your surgeon online. I’m a member of ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), and I speak regularly at conferences – all the best, safest and most trustworthy surgeons will have similar credentials. ✢ Ask the right questions Question how often the surgeon performs the procedure – it should be regularly and they should have years of experience. Check that they are properly qualified in the country they’re operating in. They should be the equivalent of being on the GMC Specialist Register (UK) or board certified (US). ✢ Stay for at least…

1 NEVER RINSE AFTER BRUSHING Many of us are wasting our efforts by washing our mouths with water after brushing. ‘Just spit,’ says Dr Anaboussi. ‘That way, the toothpaste’s fluoride will have better preventative effects.’ 2 CLEAN ALL FIVE SIDES ‘Make sure you reach all areas of the mouth,’ says Neil. ‘The top, outside, inside, front and back of each tooth need cleaning. Cover all areas and brush for at least two minutes every day.’ 3 AND FLOSS Getting your technique right is key. ‘It should pass between the teeth, then between the gum and tooth. Every time you put the floss between the teeth, there are two teeth to clean, not one!’ says Neil.…

Mostly As FIND MOTIVATION Failure is your motivator – you try very hard not to let yourself fail, but if you do, you use it as an incentive to spur you on. You live by the saying ‘life is a marathon, not a sprint’ and you know that you have far to go, so a slip up or two is natural. Keep it up, it’s a healthy way to cope. Mostly Bs GET ANGRY Even the word ‘failure’ fills you with anger, and you see it as a dirty word. When you fail, you get angry and punish yourself or those around you, which isn’t healthy. Anger is a natural, human reaction but you need to choose your battles. Take a deep breath and move on. Mostly Cs FEEL USELESS…