This Month
Why rich men are so obsessed with living longer
Tech bros are trying to hack their way to longevity – but is an extended life a better one?
February
Why Westpac’s chief economist is quitting social media for 90 days
Luci Ellis is taking a break from social media, alcohol, chocolate and even swearing. Here’s why.
A guide to hurkle-durkling, Scotland’s proud tradition of lazing in bed
If you love to lounge about and catch up on rest on holiday, this morning habit is for you.
January
A six-figure salary and five-star hotels. Why I gave it all up to be happy
Growing up, Sahil Bloom was convinced material wealth was the secret to a happy stress-free life. But then he asked himself five key questions.
Inside the Melbourne wellness clinic that proved the cynic in me wrong
Want a facial, some yoga and nutritional advice? A new generation of spas, led by Melbourne’s Trinity Curated Wellness, has a full panoply of therapies for body and mind.
December 2024
Seven of the best wellness gifts for Christmas
You can’t go wrong with these gifts for mind, body and soul to get your new year off to a stellar start.
November 2024
What this ballerina eats backstage during The Nutcracker
Jill Ogai’s weekends are spent rehearsing, walking the dog and watching Disney+. And stocking up on lolly snakes.
Dispatches from a midlife crisis summer camp
Ice baths, soul readings and conspiracy theories: inside the growing men’s wellness movement.
The half-hour habit these three CEOs swear makes them sharper
Mecca’s Jo Horgan began meditating while her business and baby were in their infancy. Today, it’s an essential part of her personal and professional life.
October 2024
How the wellness revolution is transforming luxury property
Integrated spa facilities and health-enhancing spaces on par with the world’s best hotels are the new norm in high-end house and apartment projects.
Kirsten King wants you to flex; but don’t push Pilates to the limit
Pilates is often seen as a shortcut to lean, lithe muscles. For this wellness instructor to the stars, it’s a way of life.
September 2024
People don’t want ‘challenging’ music, says Peaceful Piano king
Chad Lawson writes music to improve your mental health – which has meant this stalwart of Spotify’s Peaceful Piano playlist repressing some of his own creative impulses.
How Bali local Michael Klim spends his weekends
The swimming legend loves living on the Indonesian island, where he moved in 2012. He shares his downtime routines, including his favourite bars and restaurants.
June 2024
To live longer, wear rose-coloured glasses
Studies show optimistic people are more likely to live a healthier, longer life – and you can change your health by changing your attitude.
May 2024
Michael Brand’s weekend rituals and favourite restaurants
The Art Gallery of NSW director has a packed weekday – and night – agenda. This is how he lets go on Saturdays and Sundays.
November 2023
Need an end-of-year detox? Try this remote Australian island
Dirk Hartog Island, off the most westerly point of the continent, is the place to escape, enjoy a yoga class, and see the nation’s “final sunset” each day.
October 2023
After working in the cloud, this CTO unwinds over curds and whey
HashiCorp boss Grant Orchard says cheese making is a magical process that “excites my inner child”.
June 2023
Gratitude really is good for you. Science says so
Specific, timely acts of thanks can help foster better relationships, aid sleep hygiene and even lower one’s chances of depression.
January 2023
Is it time to get yourself a spiritual mentor?
Once we outsourced personal growth to a life coach. Now it seems we’re seeking counsel from those who spruik a much deeper connection to self.
We should enter the new year with a beginner’s mind
Holding fast to established categories or concepts can end up clouding our vision.