Stress management
How to avoid burnout once you hit the mid-year slump
Feeling mentally exhausted and unmotivated at work? Australians are particularly susceptible to it at this time of year.
- by Nell Geraets
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How a flock of 12 sheep helped one man heal his ‘soul tiredness’
One burnt-out writer, 12 sheep, numerous lambs – and a renewed sense of the sheer wonder of life.
- by John Connell
Perspective
Wellness
Brisbane mum finds cold comfort in city’s bathhouse boom
In search of pain relief, Rhiannon Meredith has taken the plunge at one of the many bathhouses popping up across Brisbane.
- by Courtney Kruk
Anger has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here’s why
While it’s a normal emotion, constant feelings of anger can have long-term health risks.
- by Sabrina Malhi
Are you a perfectionist? Here’s how to manage those critical thoughts
Rates of perfectionism have surged in young people, but there are ways to keep your inner critic in check.
- by Christina Caron
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
One in three Australians have high blood pressure. Here’s how to reduce it
Everything you need to know about high blood pressure, including how to get it under control.
- by Liz Szabo
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
Everyone’s talking about cortisol. But can we really control it?
When we feel chronically stressed, what is the best way to regulate our cortisol levels? Is it even possible?
- by Sarah Berry
The latest Euro trend: doing nothing on purpose
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Deborah Cooke, Melissa Singer, Nicole Abadee, Melissa Fyfe and Frances Mocnik
Fitness influencers are giving up high intensity exercise. But why?
While there is a link between cortisol and exercise, including HIIT, experts say there’s more to the story.
- by Lauren Ironmonger