Hands-on group hobbies: what UK Men’s Sheds, Repair Cafés and church bell ringing groups say they offer, who can join, and how to find one near you.

NHS inform’s ten stress busters and its distraction techniques: practical ways to feel more in control, from activity and me time to counting games and grounding.

Walking in the countryside in England and Wales: what the official Countryside Code says about planning your route, gates, livestock, dogs and leaving no trace.

Applying for an allotment: how council waiting lists work, the duty on councils in England and Wales versus Scotland, and typical rents and set-up costs.

NHS inform’s six time-management tips for feeling more relaxed and in control: goals, to-do lists, priorities, lunch breaks, emails and planning the day.

Action for Happiness’s ten keys (GREAT DREAM), with a closer look at mindful awareness, learning with a growth mindset and self-acceptance.

NHS inform’s practical advice on practising breathing and relaxation exercises: where to sit, how often, cue reminders, distraction ideas and how to finish.

How the Woodland Trust’s Nature’s Calendar turns watching one tree change through autumn into an unhurried habit, with the science of leaf colour and leaf fall.

Blackberries and hazelnuts as a calm autumn habit: the Woodland Trust’s foraging guidelines and what the law says in England, Wales and Scotland.

NHS Every Mind Matters on everyday mindfulness: noticing the room, air and body, watching thoughts, and the three Cs of curiosity, compassion and calm centre.