I used to associate gyms with vanity, until I realised they helped minds as well as bodies
Owen Jones
A desire to change my lifestyle post-lockdown led me to sign up – but it’s the mental benefits that have kept me going back, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
After a year of sloth, I’ve rediscovered the joy of immersing myself in a book
Emma Brockes
It took my six-year-olds to shame me out of my pandemic rut, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
This year I decided to not argue with my mum. Our relationship has transformed
Saima Mir
Our different interpretations of what being Muslim means caused a rift between us. Now, I am learning to understand her better, says writer Saima Mir
At last I have good news on the climate crisis: all of us really can do something about it
Zoe Williams
Like most people, I was daunted by the scale of the emergency, but now I think the lifestyle changes needed to make progress are not that difficult, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
