Rob Rinder: January is the worst time of the year to be making resolutions

The broadcaster, barrister and author talks about his love of cold swimming, hot runs, and what he thinks is the ultimate 'key' to wellbeing

Rob Rinder: ""I think new year's resolutions are generally bollocks! Why is January so special? It's probably the worst month to make a resolution — it's dark and cold — what a horrible time to be thinking about doing anything... I think we need to rethink the whole concept." Picture: Quality Street/PA

We're inundated with tips and hacks promising us the answer to better wellbeing — especially at this time of year. For broadcaster, author and barrister Rob Rinder, however, it's very simple...

"Above all else, it's about remembering that the one thing you can't replenish is time, so being incredibly mindful about how you deploy it. Looking at the buffet of what's in front of you and thinking, 'Right, what bit of time am I going to carve out that's going to be sacred, and how will I use it, who will I share that time with?'