It’s common amongst those of us into wellness and self-care to ask ourselves ‘what should i do next?’. We’re constantly trying to improve – ‘oh that’s right, I was making that green juice’, ‘perhaps I should cycle four times a week instead of two’, ‘let me look at the fitness classes schedule again’. The thing […]
Head spinning from all the news lately? You aren’t alone! Turns out that taking a more simple approach to life is a positive way forward. Simplicity is a great self care strategy that also leads to improved health, better relationships, and more. Courtney Carver, author of “Soulful Simplicity” and “Be More with Less” outlines 7 […]
There is a common narrative that “more is better”, “faster is better”, and that we have to “do, do, do” all the time. But as we’ve discovered during lockdown, many of us learnt to appreciate the simple things in life. Close family, friends, our pot plants, the local parks and beaches. We’ve learnt to simply […]
Spring is in the air, and we are all stepping out into the world (woop-woop!). But it’s been an unusual time (and still is), so it makes sense we are all feeling a bit unusual ourselves. We are also coming up to Christmas which is typically a hectic time for many. It’s time to consistently […]
With environmental issues in the spotlight lately, it can all feel quite abstract from our day to day lives. One way to feel like you are making a contribution is to actually put down your phone, turn the news off (!), take a deep breath, and focus on ‘environmental wellness’. Environmentalism isn’t just the realm […]
Lost touch with your fitness mojo? Don’t beat yourself up. Exercise and sports physiologists say this is quite a common phenomenon after injury, or circumstances such as long lockdowns. According to health/fitness journalist and personal trainer Sam Downing – as you emerge from lockdowns it will take around one to two months to get back […]
As the sun peeks out from behind the clouds (ever so slightly!), it’s time to start making the most of it! Australians spend just 10% of our time outdoors (and this is a pre-COVID statistic). This is quite a common number for industrialised countries, aside from New Zealanders who spend 30% of their time outdoors. […]
Dancing Dad sensation Chris Starky went viral with his daughter in 2020, lifting the mood of many viewers with their sense of humour and awesome dance moves. It turns out that not only is dancing good for physical health, it also has a number of mental health benefits. An article by John Hopkins University explains: […]