Gathered

Gathered magazine is the place where everyone can embrace their creativity and celebrate their individual style. By exploring the inspirational world of making, you’ll discover trends, stand out from the crowd, and enjoy more mindful moments. Gathered is packed with features about fashion, interiors, and self-care, as well as tips on living a creative life, on a budget. There are projects to try, step-by-step guides, plus expert advice to inspire you to try something new today.

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Gathered

trends

ARE YOU A PERFECTIONIST? • Resist the urge to ace this quiz and answer honestly – are you a perfectionist? Then find out how you can have a healthy attitude to being perfect and why there are benefits to embracing imperfection.

14 DAYS TO A HAPPIER YOU • Focusing on simple exercises will help you discover a happier version of you, says happiness coach

HOW TO BE RICH (WHEN THE WORLD INSISTS YOU'RE NOT) • We have a habit of deciding how rich we are by comparing our lives to other people's. Once you turn your attention inwards, you can discover how wealthy you truly are.

COPING WITH A BIG BIRTHDAY • Approaching a milestone age can hail a great party but also send us into a tailspin. So how can we move gracefully into a new age and stage?

mindfulness

STAYING CALM AT WORK • Unable to switch off? Feel like you're always under pressure? Setting boundaries is the first step to less stress, says Dr Rangan Chatterjee

REST AND DIGEST • It’s easy to overlook our digestive systems but by bringing yoga into our day-to-day lives, we can ease our digestive function and calm the body.

LEARNING FROM FAILURE • How we deal with failure can help to set us up for future success.

SILENCE YOUR INNER CRITIC • Feeling like an imposter can lead us to worry excessively, but we can switch off that inner voice.

creativity

SECRETS FROM THE SOAP KITCHEN • Soap making is one of the most satisfying creative endeavours, promoting both creativity and wellbeing

SEIZE THE CLAY • Discover how embracing the gentle journey of pottery can bring contentment without expectation

DISCOVER MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY • Taking time to focus on what’s in the frame can help us to slow down and appreciate the little things.

KICKSTART YOUR WELLBEING WITH KINTSUGI • As we wait for spring, we’re low in sun, funds and inspiration. What we need is a little kintsugi to make the grey skies sparkle