Self care

Self care How to break the worry cycle Feel like worry is taking over your life? Learn ways to make your thoughts less burdensome, and when to seek out help. Trudie McConnochie Writer

Self care Rekindle Romance Camping Edition A camping trip with your partner can be a great chance to slow down and reconnect. But for a truly romantic experience a little bit of planning and preparation can go a long way. Grace O'Shannessy Writer

Self care Should you try journalling? Could putting pen to paper be good for you? Trudie McConnochie Writer

Student wellbeing

Wellbeing 5 key resume tips for international students It can be a daunting document to write, but remember, you have a set of skills, experiences and goals that are uniquely yours. These tips will help you put it down in writing in a way that makes you shine.

Wellbeing An international student's guide to making connections If you’re continuing your studies in Australia, or arriving in the new year – now’s a good time to reinforce the importance of making connections. And with these tips, we hope we can help you along the way. Tracy McBeth Journalist

Wellbeing Harnessing my ADHD superpower When most people think of ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, they may think about children who appear out of control, impulsive or aggressive. In some cases, ADHD is not recognized or diagnosed until the person is an adult. Tracy McBeth Journalist

Technology and health

Technology and health Sam Wood: How I switch off social Social media was instrumental to Sam Wood’s success but the health and fitness guru and father of three knows it’s a double-edged sword. Tracy McBeth Journalist

Technology and health Your digital tribe are just a few clicks away “It’s become more important than ever in 2021 for people to turn to digital communities to connect and socialise,” says Pablo Navarro Tara Ali Journalist

Technology and health How to have a more mindful relationship with social media It’s easy to fall into a pattern of being dependent on social media, which can be unhealthy. We asked an expert for a more balanced approach. Tara Ali Journalist

Wellness

Steps to wellness Does weather really affect your mood? It’s common to enjoy blue skies and sunshine and dread the start of winter, but does weather have any meaningful impact on our mood? Tracy McBeth Journalist

Steps to wellness Combatting loneliness at Christmas Christmas can be a time of mixed emotions; joy, happiness and excitement, but it can also exacerbate feelings of loneliness, sadness or bereavement. Bupa Psychological Health and Safety Leader Chanel Nesci shares some tips to help care for ourselves and those around us this Christmas. Tracy McBeth Journalist

Steps to wellness 7 ways to celebrate the AFL Grand Final at home The usual fanfare of Grand Final week in Melbourne might be off this year but the game will go on. We share some COVID safe ways to celebrate finals fever. Tracy McBeth Journalist

Workplace wellbeing

Self care How to break the worry cycle Feel like worry is taking over your life? Learn ways to make your thoughts less burdensome, and when to seek out help. Trudie McConnochie Writer

Wellbeing Time for a rethink? Covid has thrown us many challenges but also an opportunity to rethink our careers. Is this a chance to take that new hobby a step further? Anna Oesten-Creasey Writer

Wellbeing Three essential work-from-home desk stretches Try these stretching exercises at your desk to help reduce the risk of pain while working from home (and, later, back at the office). Trudie McConnochie Writer

Yoga and meditation

Yoga and meditation How moving mindfulness can improve your mental health Does your overactive mind make it hard to feel calm and present? Moving your body can really help. Angela Tufvesson Journalist

Yoga and meditation Meditation myths: 6 common barriers to meditation There can be a number of reasons why you might feel that meditation doesn’t work for you. Let’s explore and challenge some common misconceptions. Jenny Yuen Writer

Yoga and meditation Five health benefits of meditation Want to decrease stress and increase energy? Curious about the link between meditation and health? Smaggle Blogger Carly Jacobs highlights some meditation benefits and ways it could help improve your wellbeing. Carly Jacobs Blogger