Whatever makes you feel good, has a positive effect on the world, and clears your mental space, do it.
For me, sometimes that means getting outside, putting on something comfortable, and taking a walk without having a complicated plan. I have realised that looking after yourself does not always have to mean spending hours in a gym or following an intense workout routine. Sometimes, it can be as simple as walking, stretching, dancing around your room, taking the stairs or just finding ways to move your body that you genuinely enjoy.
There is something about walking in a park that I particularly enjoy. Being surrounded by trees, greenery, and fresh air gives me a chance to slow down and clear my head. It is exercise, but it does not always feel like exercise, and I think that is what makes it easier to keep doing.
The day these photos were taken, I went for a walk in the park wearing the 360 Performance Bodysuit from Humans Being. We had planned to spend more time taking photos, but, as usual, the weather had other plans. It started raining, so we eventually had to leave, but I was still glad we got outside.
The 360 Performance Bodysuit
The first thing I noticed about the bodysuit was how it looked on the body. It has that fitted, sculpted shape without feeling like I was wearing something overly complicated. The green colour also stood out beautifully against all the greenery around me.
Humans Being describes the 360 Performance Bodysuit as a lightweight unitard with a breathable mesh-back bra, light support, a second-skin feel, and a squat-proof design. It is designed to move with you, whether you are working out, running errands, or simply going about your day.
I found it comfortable enough for walking around the park, and I liked that I did not have to keep adjusting it while moving. The fit gives it a very put-together look, so it works as activewear but also feels like something you could style beyond a workout.
You can find the 360 Performance Bodysuit here: Humans Being 360 Performance Bodysuit
The bodysuit is currently listed at £68 and comes in sizes XS to XXL, with colour options including the green I am wearing and white.
Do you know that just like places you go can calm your mind, photos you look at have the same effect?That exact feeling of visual peace is why I’ve been completely obsessed with this little book lately. It’s called Messing About on the River: Mindful Moments from The Wind in the Willows, and honestly, it is pure comfort in physical form.
It takes all the coziest, most grounded moments from the classic story and pairs them with those timeless, nostalgic illustrations by E.H. Shepard. Flipping through the pages genuinely feels like taking a deep breath of fresh air on a slow morning.
If you’re looking for the ultimate thoughtful gift for a book lover in your life—or just want a sweet, aesthetic piece for your coffee table that reminds you to slow down and romanticize nature—this is it.
Why I love it: It’s heartfelt, beautiful to look at, and serves as a gentle nudge to pause.
Who it’s for: Dreamers, nature-lovers, and anyone craving a little more coziness in their routine.
Who on your list would love a read like this? Let me know in the comments!
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| Photo of Rachel Ikemeh |
Nigerian conservationist Rachel Ikemeh has been named a 2026 laureate of the Rolex Awards for her work with local communities to protect the Niger Delta’s unique ecosystem and the critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkey.
Protecting the Endangered Niger Delta Red Colobus
The Niger Delta red colobus (Piliocolobus epieni), locally known as the epieni, is among the world’s most threatened primates. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the species faces a serious risk of extinction because of habitat loss and other environmental pressures.
The monkey was first scientifically described in 1993, when its population was estimated at around 10,000 individuals across its restricted habitat in the Niger Delta. By 2013, however, its numbers had fallen to just hundreds, according to research cited in reporting on Ikemeh’s conservation work.
In 2021, Ikemeh and her colleagues helped establish a community-protected area covering 1,010 hectares (2,496 acres) in Apoi, a community within the monkey’s habitat. The initiative places local people at the centre of efforts to protect the forest and its wildlife.
The results have offered encouraging signs. Ikemeh told Mongabay by email that the red colobus population in the community-protected forest increased from 90 individuals in 2021 to between 180 and 200 by 2024. Her team has also supported the establishment of community conservation areas in the nearby communities of Garnaut and Kokoloama.
How Local Communities Are Making a Difference
For Ikemeh, receiving the Rolex Award represents more than a personal achievement. She described the honour as validation of the community-led conservation model and the people who have worked to protect their natural environment.
She said attitudes towards conservation have changed considerably over the years. Initially, some community members were suspicious that the project might lead to the government taking control of their forest. Today, she says, the epieni has become a source of pride for the community.
1. The Pleiades (The 7 Sisters)
As autumn evenings become shorter, one of the sky’s most familiar star groups grows ever more conspicuous. The Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, are a group of young stars in the constellation Taurus, about 440 light-years away. They are normally visible to the naked eye as about 6 points, but using binoculars or a telescope will display many more. Look in the eastern sky and you will see them.
There is nothing quite like a freshly brewed cup of coffee, but how hot you drink it may be worth considering. A 2026 study involving nearly one million UK adults found an association between drinking very hot beverages and an increased risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, a type of cancer that affects the oesophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
The research, conducted by experts from the University of Oxford and published in the International Journal of Cancer, examined the relationship between beverage temperature, drinking habits and oesophageal cancer risk.
What Did the Study Find?
The study analysed data from 977,282 middle-aged adults. Researchers classified drinks consumed at temperatures of 65°C (149°F) or above as very hot.
According to the findings, people who preferred very hot drinks had approximately three times the risk of developing oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma compared with those who preferred warm drinks. The researchers also found that consuming six or more hot beverages daily was associated with a higher risk.
It is important to understand what these findings mean. The study identified an association rather than proving that drinking hot coffee directly causes cancer. The reported increase refers to relative risk, not the likelihood that an individual coffee drinker will develop the disease.
The findings nevertheless support the importance of allowing very hot beverages to cool before drinking them.