Need to give your brain a break? Getting back to nature is a simply wonderful way to restore your mind.
Every one of us is capable of remarkable wisdom and care. Ready to reach in?
Stop doing life the hard way. Get proactive about self-care with these ten super simple strategies.
This practise enables you to centre your mind and body, reconnecting to a sense of grounded, balanced awareness. During the practise you are guided to anchor into the nourishing and soothing qualities of the breath.
This short, simple mindfulness workout will enable you to centre your mind and body and connect with the present moment.
Mindful breathing is a simple method for re-connecting with the present moment. This practise only takes a few minutes and can be used at any time, particularly if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
Want to feel better naturally? Discover the remarkable ways in which nature serves to regulate and restore us. We explore the emerging science and provide insights into how getting more green time can benefit your physical and mental health.
Discover how self-compassion supports wellbeing and protects mental health. Explore simple guided practises to help relieve stress and engage self-compassion on the go.
Too often left till last, self-care is crucial to how we feel and how we function. Understand the science and learn simple, practical strategies that can make a real difference.
Dean Bayliss, a proud Gomeroi man and CEO of Healing Works Australia, talks about suicide prevention among First Nation’s People.
We speak with former police officer James Maskey, who works at Fortem Australia, a not-for-profit wellbeing support organisation for first responders and their families.
We speak with Dr Peter Baldwin about the impact of burnout and what can be done by organisations to prevent it.
It’s amazing what you accomplish, if you do not care who gets the credit.
- Harry S TrumanAsk yourself, “Who can I make smile this morning?” This is the art of creating happiness.
- Thich Nhat HanhIf you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life is the moment we are living now.
- Paulo Coelho, The AlchemistHealthy striving is self-focused: ‘How can I improve?’ Perfectionism is other-focused: ‘What will they think?’
- Dr Brené BrownAlmost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… even you.
- Ann LamottWe know from myths and fairy tales that there are many different kinds of powers in this world. One child is given a light saber, another a wizard’s education. The trick is not to amass
- Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop TalkingBefore you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet service to see who they really are.
- Will FerrellWe cultivated our land, but in a way different from the white man. We endeavored to live with the land; they seemed to live off it. I was taught to preserve, never to destroy.
- Tom DystraIf we move through our day with an open awareness of the many good things around us, we correct the brain’s built-in negativity bias.
- Dr Rick HansonA moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.
- Dr Christopher GermerWe are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then we return home.
- Australian Aboriginal sayingI think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.
- Jim CarreyExercise has a more profound and sustained positive effect on mood, anxiety, cognition, energy, and sleep than any pill I can prescribe.
- Dr Anna LembkeBy taking just a few extra seconds to stay with a positive experience – even the comfort in a single breath – you’ll help turn a passing mental state into lasting neural structure.
- Dr Rick HansonSo I get my mental straight, write my problems til the pencil breaks, therapeutic, if it puts me in a better place I gotta do it, instead of losing myself I found music.
- Baker BoyYorta Yorta man Tom Forrest aka Outback Tom yarns with First Nations folks about how allies can actively participate in reconciliation and be there for mob.
This is the story of Linda Burney, a woman who has overcome extraordinary adversity to become a great leader in the Australian community, described by the author as ‘the most remarkable woman I’ve ever met’.
With over 50 daily practices you can use anytime, anywhere, Just One Thing is a groundbreaking combination of mindfulness meditation & neuroscience that can help you deepen your sense of well-being & unconditional happiness.
This is the story of Linda Burney, a woman who has overcome extraordinary adversity to become a great leader in the Australian community, described by the author as ‘the most remarkable woman I’ve ever met’.
Science journalist Catherine Price proposes a new definition of fun and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life.
Yorta Yorta man Tom Forrest aka Outback Tom yarns with First Nations folks about how allies can actively participate in reconciliation and be there for mob.
If you are looking to take action and create a mentally healthier workplace, this report provides an excellent starting point. Discover six key areas and strategies which are important in protecting and supporting mental health.
This study of 7801 middle and older aged adults provides evidence of why a trip to the greengrocer may be a very useful way to keep depression at bay.
This study examines whether resilience can be measured and used to predict mental health symptomology among first responders exposed to repeated trauma.
Take a mindful pause as you drink your tea slowly and reverently.
Write a list of 5 things you are grateful for, and then add some colour.