Struggling to keep clutter at bay? Always misplacing things? Can never find a charged battery when you need one most? We could all do with a little less stress in our lives, and becoming organised is a sure-fire way of decluttering the mind! Made a vow to fine-tune your organisational skills in 2018? Thankfully, there’s plenty of tech and handy hacks that can help you to keep your life in order. We’ve narrowed it down to our top eight: 1. Keep tabs on your belongings with a Tile Don’t waste another minute of your time searching for pesky, misplaced possessions. When paired with its app, Tile’s bluetooth tracker makes finding your wallet, keys or phone a breeze. 2. Clear up your cables Banish unsightly, tangled wires at home and in the office once and for all with a cable organiser. You’ll wonder why it took you so long to invest in one – and if you feel like being super organised, take this opportunity to label up your cables, which will stop you from ever pu...

Hiking makes us happier and healthier, and gives us a great opportunity to discover some of the UK’s most stunning natural landscapes. So this weekend, why not do something different – something invigorating? Dig out those walking boots, wrap up warm, pack a flask of tea and try one of these top treks, as rated by the GP team... 1. Stanage Edge, Peak District Perched on the moors north of Hathersage in the Peak District is Stanage – a mighty gritstone edge that stretches for around four miles. Popular with walkers and rock climbers alike, the edge offers awe-inspiring panoramas of the Dark Peak moorlands and Hope Valley. See how many abandoned millstones you can spot! 2. Tryfan, Snowdonia Pack your ‘proofs… Snowdonia is subject to some of the UK’s heaviest rainfalls, but it’s also one of our most magnificent national parks. From the ground, the jagged peaks of Tryfan mountain appear challenging and may dissuade some people from attempting an ascent, but it’...

We all have a part to play in protecting our planet. Making just minor tweaks to our lifestyles can help slow down the damaging – and often, irreversible – effects of climate change and global warming. You might already be making a conscious effort to be as kind as you can to the Earth; perhaps ‘be greener’ is one of your New Year’s resolutions ? So, to help you on your mission, here are GP’s top four things you can do for the environment this year: 1. Eat responsibly ‘Eating responsibly’ means being conscious of what you eat and where you buy it from. Farm animals emit methane, a greenhouse gas, while a substantial amount of water, land and crops are required to rear them. If you don’t fancy going full veggie, just try to eat less meat – consider it a treat, as opposed to a daily staple. It’s also worth reviewing portion sizes. If you find yourself throwing lots of food away then buy less, cook less and reduce your food bill at the same time. Hea...

With Christmas and New Year done and dusted, many of us kick January off feeling full up but focused on our resolutions for 2019. If you were too busy celebrating over the festive period to set personal goals, now’s a great time to get working on some. Make, don’t break As is often the case, people begin to lose motivation as the year goes on; focus fizzles and come March, those goals are almost a distant memory. However, there are some tried-and-tested tricks for sticking to your resolutions, from celebrating every mini milestone, to sharing your pledges with others. Need some inspiration? Here are some resolution ideas for the next 12 months – and some tips to help you achieve them: 1. One Year, No Beer If you overdid it on Baileys and bubbly over Christmas, try giving up booze – your liver will love you for it. Signing up to something like the One Year, No Beer (OYNB) challenge , where you receive daily emails and join a member...