I recently attended a huge wedding. As joyful as weddings are, they can also become overwhelming, with endless details to coordinate, guests to greet, and emotions running high. In the midst of the chaos, I turned to mindfulness techniques and helped members of the wedding party to do the same. Taking a few quiet moments throughout the event to connect with the senses – the sights, sounds, tastes, and textures around me – helped myself and others reset so that they could enjoy the event.

Many people chase success through relentless hustle. But for Simmy Dhillon, the 28-year-old founder of Simmer, success has always been personal. From retiring his parents and paying off their mortgage to building one of Europe’s fastest-growing food brands, his story is less about overnight wins and more about intentional living, quiet discipline, and unwavering belief. I had the privilege of hearing him speak at my son’s school recently and caught up with him afterwards.

Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day is taking place tomorrow (20th March), which has made me contemplate the enormous power of laughter. It’s often said that laughter is the best medicine, and the science backs it up. Laughter reduces stress, releases endorphins, and even boosts our immune system by activating disease-fighting cells. It increases our tolerance for pain, sparks creativity, and helps us tackle life’s challenges with a smile.