Many of us have one beloved book that we feel changed us on an emotional level, and it turns out stories have the power to transform our brains on a structural level too.

So Much to Read, So Little Time: How Do We Read, and Can Speed Reading Help? - Keith Rayner, Elizabeth R. Schotter, Michael E. J. Masson He bonded with his sister Sharon over a shared hatred of Gavin, and moved in with her in Albert Square. Every day I learn something new from you. I've never met anyone with such intelligence. Especially emotional," he gushed on social media. "I fell for you hard – I loved partying with you – and you're an absolute sort. However, falling in love with you was down to your awareness of this world. Our baby comes into a world where fear is conditioned, but there will be none of this at home. You will learn from your grandparents, aunties and uncles to be fearless. But most importantly, you’ll learn this from your incredible Mummy.The hunky actor joined EastEnders in 2021, he also played the role of Liam Gilmor in Hollyoaks from 2012 to 2013. They also shared snippets as they decorated their living by putting up trendy panelling on the walls. While it's difficult to know exactly how many of us actually believe in astrology, evidence shows that over 90% of adults know their zodiac sign, and ultimately, as we try to counterbalance the outside world's uncertainty with a greater understanding of our own inner world, astrology seems like as healthy a place as any to begin to place our awareness and reflect on who we are and what we need. Alexander, Susannah (28 September 2021). " Inside Soap Awards announces 2021 longlist as voting opens – here's who's up for prizes". Digital Spy. ( Hearst Magazines UK). Archived from the original on 2 October 2021 . Retrieved 28 September 2021. Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong, adds: 'I never expected to find answers to my personal issues in a book of essays, but Alan Garner's The Voice That Thunders absolutely transformed my understanding of emotional triggers and helped me come to terms with events I'd never consciously understood before. Garner talks candidly about his own mental health and that is so important when it still carries a stigma for many people. I think in some cases books can be better than doctors when it comes to learning about ourselves; they give us a gentle, accessible and contemplative space that can't be replicated elsewhere.'

This month, we’re turning our attention to how to boost your energy right now. Our dossier takes a deep-dive into all the things that are secretly draining you, like a TV left in standby, plus looks at ways to supercharge yourself and how to beat energy vampires. I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the retreat this weekend. It was a lovely balance of relaxation, mindfulness and yoga, which I throughly enjoyed."

EastEnders star James Farrar and his wife Ali Roff Farrar have announced that they are expecting their first child. Well, my unhurried friends, slower readers may rejoice to know the research shows slower readers may just simply be more detail-oriented than their faster reading companions. Philosopher and philologist (the study of texts and written words) Friedrich Nietzsche said, ‘it is not for nothing that one has been a philologist, perhaps one is a philologist still, that is to say, a teacher of slow reading.’ In fact, speedier readers may not only be neglecting the finer detail of what they are reading, but they also may not know what they are missing – otherwise known as ‘metacomprehension’ – the ability to know how much we are actually comprehending. This can lead to ‘just good enough’ judgements in what we are taking in. 2 I am so grateful to have attended James and Ali's first Remedy Retreat. A great deal of energy and thought went into the smallest details, they also provided us with the perfect balance of activities and downtime. The food was delicious, the house was amazing and they had even gone so far as to curate a selection of books for us to read. James's extensive experience in the entertainment industry has served him well in helping coaching others in building confidence and self esteem. His workouts were pretty fun too! Ali has the magical quality of making you feel that you are truly the only person in the room and you really felt listened to and valued. At one point I confided in her about feeling uncomfortable about my body and she was so reassuring and loving as well as providing pragmatic advice. Ali and James are not only professional, well informed on health and well being but also very kind and funny people! Ali is an absolutely brilliant yoga teacher, I work in the Yoga industry and I can honestly say that she is one of the best teachers I have come across. I look forward to attending other fun events organised by this magical team and I wish them all the very best. Love Annie" BODY – Your physical reality: gentle activity (walking, running, swimming, cycling, yoga), sleep, nutrition, natural beauty, meditation and more We often also find that storytelling around trauma is used as a tool by authors to help heal past traumas they have experienced; studies have found that expressive writing can help to increase resilience, decrease depressive symptoms, perceived stress and rumination around past traumas. 4

As well as a further living space where a large wooden desk is shown neatly organised with a large plant, tranquil candles and a fur rug on the floor for comfort. Quinn, Angie (18 July 2022). "EastEnders' James Farrar's real age and heartbreaking reason he quit modelling". MyLondon. Ali Roff Farrar is Wellness Directorat Psychologies magazine, where she has interviewed world-renowned spiritual gurus, psychologists, doctors,and wise women and men including Deepak Chopra, Gabrielle Bernstein, Byron Katie, Jon Kabat Zinn and Mastin Kipp. The venue and setting were idilic. So thoughtfully presented and well maintained. All the little touches one needs to feel at home while away. It very much gave the weekend a sense of being in the loving care of a family. Having a house not a hotel gave us time and space to socialise and find solitudeas needed, really adding to the experience of care and compassion. Research has found that books have the ability to empower children to better deal with difficulties (7). ‘Growing up, it was through books that I realised I wasn’t the only person in the world who felt this way. Feelings that I could never explain were articulated so wonderfully. It made me realise I wasn’t alone. And that’s a very powerful thing to realise,’ describes Alexandra Potter.Kingston University. 'Reading may make us kinder, student's research into fiction habits and personality types reveals.' ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 23 May 2017 SOUL – The things that make your soul sing: creativity; nature; finding your purpose (including your work); travel and spirituality