Mindfulness
High and dry: Luxury health retreat in strife over magnesium spa
It was supposed to offer serenity and wellness, but neighbours of a South Melbourne wellness centre say an outdoor spa was built without a permit.
- by Cameron Houston
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Could your phone be the key to a good night’s rest?
While not meant to replace medical guidance, current smartphones come with tools intended to gently ease you into slumberland by putting you in the right frame of mind.
- by J.D. Biersdorfer
The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Why run clubs are gaining pace
A great way to keep fit and make friends. A panacea for loneliness. A modern-day church. And fun, so fun. No wonder run clubs have exploded post-pandemic.
- by Konrad Marshall
Forget smoothies, candles and retreats. For the ultimate wellness hack, get gardening
With some comparing it to a “nourishing therapy session”, pottering around with plants is blooming lovely – even as our backyards shrink.
- by Amanda Hooton
Are you a ‘floor person’? Why lying on the ground feels so good
According to experts, there are many reasons why lying on the floor makes us feel, well, grounded.
- by Christina Caron
Ditch the doomscroll: How to reset your relationship with tech
Experts share their advice on how to rehab a phone addiction (for real this time).
- by Melissa Kirsch
Opinion
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I made two massive changes to my life. You can embrace big choices, too
Since leaving my high-profile ABC role, I am frequently stopped in the street and asked, “how did you do it?”
- by Jacinta Parsons
The travel lesson we should learn from Denmark
The cosy Danish concept of hygge might make your travels more mindful and less expensive.
- by Brian Johnston
Difficult people don’t have to dominate your life. Here’s how to deal with them
It’s human nature not to get along with everyone, but some people go beyond rubbing you up the wrong way.
- by Evelyn Lewin
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Mental health
Phone calls a barrier to help for young people who prefer to text
More funding will be directed towards Lifeline’s text and webchat services in NSW, amid concerns making a phone call to be a barrier to seeking help.
- by Mary Ward
Microstress could be the reason you’re feeling so overwhelmed
Can’t quite put your finger on exactly why you’re feeling anxious today? It’s probably microstress.
- by Alison Izzo