We’re all on this journey
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In a world where we’re more connected than ever
before, it’s easy to look around us and feel pressure
to be something we’re not. To conform to how
mainstream and social media tells us we need to
look, think, or even feel.From those polished Instagram squares, to media
headlines about ‘who wore it better’, to reality shows
discussing body parts as if they are shop-bought.We can feel bombarded by conflicting messages
on all the million things we’re supposed to have
achieved, while looking our best, and never letting
our smile falter while we do it.We’ve packed this issue with content to shatter those
expectations, and empower you to see that who you
are, exactly as you are, is enough.It’s OK to not always feel in love with yourself, or to
not be on top of the world, but don’t let external
forces dampen your spirits.This September, the charismatic Carrie Hope
Fletcher puts anxiety in the spotlight, and shows
that even those who seem the most confident
can struggle as the curtain falls. We delve into
the neuroscience that could be key to reclaiming
confidence in your career, open up a dialogue
about dangerous ‘diet talk’, and chat to Gok Wan
about self-love in the digital age.If you take away one thing from this issue, know
that we’re all in the same boat. We’re all paddling
forwards, and sometimes the current can take us
off course, but there’s
always something to
keep moving towards on
the horizon.And, when needed, know
there’ll be someone
to help steer you back
when the waters get
rough.Photography | Svetlana Pochatun
- ROALD DAHL
Those who don’t believe in
magic will never fi nd it
Photography | Aditya Saxena“