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The Happiful Seal of Approval Our top 10 things to try this month, whether you’re in need of a great read, a day out exploring, or something inspiring to tune in to
Anxiety Is Really Strange by Steve Haines (Singing Dragon, £7.99): a short, sweet comic about the everyday experience of anxiety.
Lend us your ears The Heart of It (Audioboom. com podcast): lifestyle blogger and author Estée Lalonde tackles topics close to her heart, and invites weekly guests to share their perspectives.
Out and about
Blind date with a book (blinddatewithabook.com): receive a mystery, handwrapped book from a wide range of genres, with clues alluding to the book inside. Head for the hills
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The V&A’s Winnie-the-Pooh Exhibition (Ends 8 April): Relive your childhood with this multi-sensory exhibition exploring the world of Winniethe-Pooh.
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Megan Jayne Crabbe (Instagram @bodiposipanda): an advocate of self-love and diversity with a feel-good feed.
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Grace and Frankie, Season 4 (Netflix): a wholesome, feelgood comedy about the adventures of two older women trying to rebuild their lives after divorce.
Forest (App Store and Google Play): plant a tree when you want to focus on something and a beautiful forest will gradually grow – as long as you don’t stop to leave the app to check your phone!
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Sharpham House, Devon: a wellbeing retreat with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teachers running a break that mixes mindfulness with yoga, nversa walking, o c Stress singing and Awareness creative Month: April offers writing. us the opportunity
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GET GOING The London Marathon (22 April): comedy charity runners and pros take to the streets for the 38th annual marathon in the city.