We all know when we’re using our smartphones too much. You put it down, only to pick it up again. There might not even be a notification on the lock screen. If that sounds like you, don’t worry... you’re not alone. Lots of people find it difficult to unplug from the world, even for a short while. In fact, the average person in the UK checks their phone every 12 minutes throughout the day! To mark the USA’s National Day of Unplugging on March 1-2, we’re inspiring our UK readers to join those on the other side of the pond by taking a ‘digital detox’. So, here are some ways you and your family (particularly if you have teens or tweens in the house!) can reconnect and enjoy some time away from your devices: 1.   List what you love Sit down with your family and write a list of all the things you enjoy doing in life – running, meditating, reading – but currently aren’t making enough time to do. Hopefully you’ll get to the end of the list and realise...

A quick scroll through Instagram or Facebook shows many families enjoying their time on the slopes in places like France and Austria… leaving the rest of us here a little green-eyed and wishing we were joining them. But all is not lost! Get your skiing fix this year by heading to a dry ski slope or indoor snow centre right here in the UK. Team GP has rounded up some of the best across the country – find one near you below and book a fun day out for all the family. South East The Guildford Ski Slope Guildford Ski Slope sits in the grounds of Christ’s College in Guildford, offering three outdoor slopes: a 20m nursery slope for beginners, a 50m slope for more developed skiers, and a 40m slope dedicated to donutting (snow tubing). Snozone Milton Keynes Snozone Milton Keynes offers skiers and snowboarders an authentic slope experience with real snow slopes. There are lessons for both beginners and advanced skiers and even children as young as three can be...

Did you know that dog owners walk 79% further than non-dog owners? Great news for those with a canine companion...not so great for the rest of us who don’t have a beloved pooch to pry us out of our homes when it’s cold and wet outside. Dog or no dog, walking is a great way to get fit and lead a healthier lifestyle. Nature is free, not to mention the environmental advantages of walking instead of driving or catching the bus. Sure, walking outside isn’t so appealing in the winter months. But spring is just around the corner and soon, those lighter, warmer evenings will be tempting you to step outside and make the most of the great outdoors. There are lots of reasons to try and incorporate more walking into your day-to-day life. Here are four key benefits of walking every day for starters: 1.Reach your 150 minutes Walking can count towards the NHS’ recommended 150 minutes of exercise minimum per week, for people aged 19-64. A leisurely stroll through the park w...