Daily Rituals for a Calmer, Better 2026
Discover how simple daily habits and rituals can reduce stress and improve focus in the new year. Learn practical steps to build a calmer, more intentional 2026.
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Belt Bumping: The Airport Habit Making Travel Unbearable
Discover why 'belt bumping' – leaving security trays behind – is the ultimate travel pet peeve. Experts and passengers reveal why this habit is so disrespectful and how it impacts your airport experience.
Digital habits blurring lines with physical world
Readers share amusing tales of trying to swipe printed pages and 'like' letters, revealing how digital behaviours are reshaping our interactions with physical objects. Read their stories.
Tom Gauld's 27 December cartoon dissects festive reading habits
Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers a witty, insightful look at the books we receive at Christmas and our subsequent reading intentions. Discover the humour in his latest Guardian comic strip.
Systemic change needed to foster boys' love of reading
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
Build a healthy morning routine without the 5am hype
Discover how to craft a personalised, healthy morning routine based on science, not influencer trends. Learn the benefits of morning light, exercise timing, and simple habits for a happier day.
Washing-up bowls face ban in UK kitchen crackdown
A proposed ban on washing-up bowls sparks a national debate. Is it a vital environmental move or an assault on British tradition? Read the full story and have your say.
Clementines rebranded as 'Easy Peelers' in fruit shake-up
The humble clementine is undergoing a major rebrand to 'Easy Peelers', a move reflecting consumer habits and marketing strategy. Discover the story behind the fruit's new identity.
Data 'Wrap' Fatigue Hits Festive Season in 2025
From Spotify to banking apps, personalised year-end data summaries are everywhere. Anna Moloney argues this corporate trend exposes our habits and traps us in repetitive cycles. Is it time to leave the past in the past?
Spotify Wrapped's New 'Listening Age' Tool Analysed
Spotify Wrapped's new feature calculates your 'listening age' based on your habits. The Guardian wants to hear how your music taste has evolved. Share your story anonymously.
Help your child see past a book's cover, says advice columnist
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.
YouTube's 2025 Recap launches in the UK
YouTube has launched its first personalised 'Recap' for UK users, revealing your top videos, channels, and a viewing personality type. Discover the 2025 trends and how to find yours.
Lidl Wrapped: Festive paper shows UK's top grocery buys
Lidl unveils 'Lidl Wrapped' festive wrapping paper, showcasing the top products bought in 10 UK cities. Free gift-wrapping stations open from 4th-17th December.
Young Investors Check Portfolios Daily, HSBC Finds
New research shows 50% of under-35s monitor investments daily, with many prioritising long-term growth over holidays and dining out. Discover how investing habits are changing.
Alex Scott exposes I'm A Celeb camp toilet tension
Former Lioness Alex Scott reveals secret jungle tension over a 'national treasure's' toilet habits after her I'm A Celebrity eviction. Get the full story.
Tom Gauld's Online Book Shopping Cartoon Satire
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping versus traditional bookstores in his latest Guardian cartoon. Discover the witty observations!
Tessa Hadley Reveals Her Literary Influences
Acclaimed author Tessa Hadley shares her reading journey from childhood favourites to discovering Anita Brookner and Tolstoy's timeless wisdom. Discover her literary influences.
Making an Online/Offline Relationship Work
Discover how one couple bridges the digital gap: she's read 57 books, he's binge-watched Selling Sunset. Their secret? Listening and enjoying their differences. Read their story.
Brits save £1,411 each by cutting back on spending
New research reveals 83% of Brits have tightened their budgets, saving £1,411 annually. Discover how households are adapting to the cost of living crisis.
Sports Media Enters Its Most Disruptive Decade
Explore how fan demand for control and relevance is fragmenting sports broadcasting. Discover the new hybrid models and what it means for the future of live sport.
Share Your Simple Ways to Beat Stress
What's the one thing that always leaves you feeling calm and positive? The Guardian wants to hear your unique, simple methods for combating daily stress and overwhelm.
Restoring Our Lost Sensory Connection With Food
Explore how modern eating creates sensory disengagement and discover practical ways to restore our vital connection to food for better health and wellbeing.
How Reading Fiction Makes You More Empathetic
Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to rediscover reading for pleasure in a distracted world. Start your journey today!
Gen Z's Communal Dining Boom: 90% Love Shared Tables
New research reveals a generational dining divide: 90% of Gen Z enjoy communal restaurant tables versus just 60% of boomers. Discover why shared meals boost happiness and life satisfaction.
Ubisoft UK sales warning as gaming habits change
Ubisoft forecasts lower UK sales as players focus on fewer games for longer. Read the full analysis of the shifting gaming landscape and its impact.
PETA's Dark Christmas Advert Sparks Controversy
PETA UK's provocative 2025 Christmas advert shows a family dinner turning into a bloodbath to highlight animal slaughter. The campaign aims to make viewers reconsider their festive meals.
6 Essential Weekend Reads from The Guardian
Discover six compelling Guardian stories exploring unusual names, football friendships, European health habits and romance scams. Perfect weekend reading for curious minds.
What Your UK Coffee Shop Choice Says About You
A journalist investigates what your favourite UK coffee shop chain reveals about your personality. From Starbucks to Gail's, discover the hidden social codes of Britain's caffeine culture.
The Psychology Behind Our Love For Literary Angst
Discover why readers are increasingly drawn to emotionally challenging literature and how 'sad girl books' became a cultural phenomenon that offers catharsis and connection in turbulent times.
Australia's new consumer habits: Drinking less, buying smart
New data reveals Australians are fundamentally changing their spending patterns - drinking less alcohol, forgoing flu vaccinations, and switching to supermarket home brands amid economic pressures.
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