Lifestyle

Anyone that has a faithful companion to call their own will tell you that despite the occasional clean up and suspect “gift” they may leave you, pets are a great source of companionship and keep you more physically active.

Turn off your computer and walk away from that screen! There’s another type of social networking and this ‘in-person’ version can involve joining a committee, social group or volunteering your time.

The digital revolution is often criticised for speeding up our lives and taking time away from more meaningful pursuits, but technology can also provide us with alternative ways to wind down and chill out.

The Stress Management Society in the UK have announced they believe stress levels are set to increase in 2011 and technology may be to blame.

What does it take to win a Pulitzer prize? It seems in the case of the Washington Post, a social experiment that shows once and for all that people struggle to slow down and appreciate the beauty in front of us.