Wellbeing

The placebo effect

According to Buddha, 'The mind is everything; what you think, you become.' Is it all in your head? Witness the placebo effect.

Mindfulness

Five steps to a mindful day

If you’re interested in implementing some everyday rituals, there are a few things to try. Simple and mindful pauses are lovely ways to create...

Escaping

Books to read on holiday

Whether you’re saunting overseas or staying local, a lazy holiday deserves a good book...

Creativity

How to overcome creative block

Stuck for ideas? You’re not alone. Most of us find inspiration in short supply at some point. But there are ways to get the creative juices...

Escaping

In search of the dark

In this frenetic world, it’s more important than ever that we get a good night’s sleep, giving our brain a chance to rest.

Mindfulness

The art of dream interpretation

Dreams behave like a warped mirror to daily life, a window to the subconscious that, through emotions and archetypal symbols, can lead to a...

Wellbeing

Bathroom Bliss - Part II

How is your beauty cabinet looking? What do you know about those chemical amalgamations plucked straight from the periodic table?

Living

Five easy veggies to grow

These crops will be ready to eat only a month after sowing

Wellbeing

Bathroom bliss

Do you know what’s hiding in your beauty products?

Wellbeing

Learning to love social media

Do you find yourself checking social media 24/7 — fearful you’ll miss friends’ posts while dreading yet more shots of trendy girlfriends in...