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B A L A N C E . M E D I A

EDITOR'S LETTER

CO N T E N T S
THE MANUAL
6 Good news
9 Beat festive anxiety
10 Quiz: Are you a social
media addict?
WORK/LIFE
20 Jack Black tells all about
positive visualisation and
The Rock's nipples
PSYCHOLOGY
30 BALANCE explores the
world of digital dating
BODY & SOUL
35 A run-down of the best
CBD products around
36 The best tech-related
gifts to purchase pre-Xmas

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or many of us, the festive period offers an opportunity to change pace and step away from the daily
grind. If you're not in the position to take some time out this season, I urge you to do what you can
to practise some self-care. It's good for the soul to indulge from time to time, to release your inner
child and immerse yourself in a host of fun activities. Our awesome cover star has made a career out of
bringing people joy and making the world laugh, and your sense of humour is one thing you won't want
to forget while spending time with the family. Regardless of your circumstances, I hope you remember
three things: 1. You deserve to let your hair down (however that looks); 2. There is always someone
whose Christmas you can make through showing a little kindness; 3. You can choose your friends, but
not your family!

COVER IMAGE Michael Friberg EDITOR'S PHOTOGRAPHY Iakovos Kalaitzakas

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FOOD & DRINK
41 Who's packing the best
vegan Xmas treats
42 Rockin' with Cerys
Matthews and her new book,
Where The Wild Cooks Go
TRAVEL
48 Maximise your trips
with these journey hacks
from The Points Guy UK
BEAUTY
50 De-stress your skin in the
run up to Xmas
56 Pioneering DIY beauty
treatment tools
ARTS/CULTURE
60 An elucidating chat with
Upright star Tim Minchin
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