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The practice of gratitude has been associated with a number of benefits in various studies. These can include greater life satisfaction, improved problem-solving skills, resilience, and even changes to the brain.

Gratitude may have societal benefits, including increased cohesion, and an increased sense of wellbeing for the giver of gratitude, as well as the receiver.

Communication seems simple, right? You just pass information from one person to another. But we’ve all been there when things go sideways. The truth is, communication isn’t always a straight line. It’s not just about facts and figures; it involves opinions, emotions, and relationships.

Let’s face it: Conflict at work is inevitable. When you bring people together with different personalities, experiences, and ideas, disagreements are bound to happen. In fact, about 25% of employees say they deal with conflict at work regularly.

The end of the year is a lot to deal with. There are endless social events for work, school, friends, family and hobby groups. There are work commitments to wrap up and colleagues preparing to take leave or managing coverage for others taking leave.  For anyone involved in education, either with children (or themselves) in school, teaching or university, there are assignments, exams or grading.

The Christmas period can be overwhelming for anyone, but for people who are neurodivergent there are some special challenges. Neurodivergence is a broad group and everyone has their own frustrations. That’s why we’ve put together some tips to help ease stress and overwhelm, so the season can feel merry for everyone.”

Feeling burnt out? We look at the stages of burnout and what burnout recovery looks like

You may have heard of cortisol as a hormone that peaks when you are stressed. But that's not all it does. It has many functions like helping you wake up in the morning, maintaining blood pressure, supporting immune function, and keeping the body's anti-inflammatory processes under wraps.

Building healthy habits doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Science shows that small, consistent changes lead to lasting results.

Tired of the mental rollercoaster? Mother Nature has your back! Discover the top 5 herbs recommended by Naturopath Ebody Nash to help calm a racing mind.

Feeling the pressure lately? You’re not alone. We all experience stress, but did you know it’s actually a natural response designed to help us cope with challenges?

Are your gut symptoms a little hard to stomach? Stress could be the cause. From tummy cramps to backed-up bowels, stress can impact your digestion in many ways.

In a world that moves at an overwhelming pace, it can be great to take a moment to reflect and be grateful for what we have.

Having some structure in your life can help you to achieve your health goals. Although we’re all individuals, we’re still human. And humans are creatures of habit.

Productivity isn’t actually about doing all the things. And when you do try to follow that misguided version of productivity, it can lead to exhaustion and burnout. Try these 9 tips instead!

Sleep affects both our mental and physical wellbeing, but it’s often the first thing we sacrifice when we’re busy and stressed. Discover what else affects mental wellness, and how to help improve yours.

Can you recognise the effects of stress on your body? Here’s what you need to know about the short-term and long-term effects of stress, and how we can reduce them.

Overcoming adversity is an important life skill. We asked Consultant Psychologist Dr Bec Jackson to give us some practical tips. Here’s what she said…

There’s an immense pressure to perform – in work, life and in your family – to get through your to-do list. Here are some tips that will help you to make that happen.

Enjoy three playlists created especially for you while we take a deeper look at how music can be good for you and your health

How to use a weighted blanket to help reduce stress and improve sleep. Find out more...

Dr Bronwyn Coward provides expert advice on what a healthy work-life balance is and how to make it happen in your life.

Try replacing mindless screen time with a mindfulness colouring book. Learn why colouring might be better for you.

Gratitude affirmations may have positive effects on our lives – and they may be easier than you think! Here’s how…

Losing your job is up there with some of life’s most stressful events… but your health doesn’t need to suffer.

It’s time to ditch the toxic positivity. Here’s some tips from an expert on how to handle your brain’s self-talk.

Self-care isn’t always about treating yourself. Sometimes it looks more mundane. What do we mean? Let’s play a game.

If you’re spending more of your workday staring at the fridge than your computer, ask yourself these 6 questions.

Not sure how to declutter your house? You’re not alone. To ‘start simple’, throw these things out today.

Stuck at home? Bored? Here’s 7 fresh things to do to boost your mood.

The rise in popularity of cleaning, organising and decluttering media is hard to miss. So why have we embraced it?

Looking for some ideas for your daily positive affirmation practice? Here’s Dr Bec’s personal routine to help with mild anxiety.

If you feel like you’re not coping, we have expert advice on prioritising your tasks to get them done.

Saying no should be easy, but what if it isn’t? Here’s how to work out what to say to make life less overwhelming.

For so many of us, lockdown fatigue has been real. So why are some of us now feeling scared about the new post-COVID normal?

You might have tried and failed at New Year’s resolutions before. But is there a different approach that could work?

Self-care isn’t self indulgent or selfish. But what is self-care and why is it so important?

Self-care doesn’t need to involve a grand plan to visit a health retreat. Even five minutes may make a difference.

Wondering what to put in a self-care hamper? Here are five fresh ideas for you.

You may have heard that cortisol and stress levels are related, but there are so many misconceptions around how.

Do you suffer from mild anxiety? Discover breathing exercises for anxiety and other ways to help ease symptoms.

If you’ve ever brushed off positive affirmations as a fluffy, feel-good trend with no real substance, think again. Studies show that repeating daily affirmations isn’t a woo-woo concept – it may genuinely work.

Learn how to do breathwork with a simple exercise to try at home and a list of tips for beginners.

Can affirmations help with anxiety and sleep? We discover what affirmations are, why they may help with stress and the best techniques for sleep issues in our latest article.

They say moving house is one of the 10 most stressful things in life. Preparing for moving day can make your life easier – check out our moving house checklist.

Struggling to keep all your balls in the air at the same time? The answer to your ball-juggling woes could be a planner. And it’s probably easier to get started with a work-life balance planner than you think! Here’s how…