The best life advice from Lena Dunham
LENA Dunham has finally unveiled her collection of essays and advice, and here are eight of the best.
Wellbeing
The ABC of stress reduction
IS THERE really just one simple technique to help conquer fear and stop the anxiety cycle? According to this healer, yes.
Six figures, Chanel and enlightenment
THESE corporate hippies have partied hard, worked hard, shopped hard and now they’re exploring inner health and spirituality.
Sydney’s best five spas for summer
WHERE to enjoy the ultimate pamper sessions and rejuvenation treatments in designer locations – and harmonise your body and soul in time for summer.
‘This is an insult to all women’
SENATOR Eric Abetz’s comments linking abortion with breast cancer are an insult to all women, says acting Greens Leader Adam Bandt, who has demanded he apologise.
#IfIWereABoy: What would you do?
BUY a drink, no strings attached? Put the toilet seat down? These women have shared what they’d do differently if they were treated the same as men.
Cafe offers discount for what?
ONE cafe owner is offering a 15 per cent discount when customers do something which she says is too often practised behind closed doors.
Why hating people can be good for the soul
IT SEEMS counter-cultural, but can hating people really improve your life? Apparently, the answer is yes…
Homeless man moved to tears by students
THREE German students surprised a homeless man by asking to borrow his bucket. What happened next will warm your heart.
Why yoga could help you thrive at work
YOGA gurus wants us to get our zen on at work, all in the name of improving our work-life balance and being more mindful. But does it work?
Why talking to strangers is good for you
HATE talking to strangers on public transport? C’mon, don’t be shy. A new study has found engaging in a little small talk can do wonders for your wellbeing.
The new age for becoming adult
YOU get to an age when it’s no longer cool to have pizza every night, no-strings flings and loans from your parents.
Why geeks do better in life
WERE you a geek in high school? We’ve got good news for you: Those who were less popular as a teen end up doing better in life than their ‘cooler’ peers.
Why healthy people are ‘earthing’
IT sounds hippy, but planting your bare feet on the earth is actually good for your health. Here’s why.
Half year horoscopes: What’s in store for you?
WE’VE hit the middle of the year and whether you’ve had a good or bad six months, it’s time to look forward and see what the rest of the year has in store for your starsign.
Exorcisms: They’re Vatican approved
COMING soon to a street near you: An exorcism. It’s for real. The Pope has officially revived the medieval practice in a fresh fight against evil.
Why ‘down periods’ are good for you
IT’S easy to feel like you’re on top of the world when your career is soaring. But what about when life isn’t at its peak? Actor Rob Lowe shares his wisdom.
12 reasons why Australia is magnificent
AUSTRALIANS have been infected with the whinge virus. We need a self-esteem transplant. So Angela Mollard is here to remind us of what makes our country magnificent.
Cool ways to spice up your yoga routine
IS your downward dog feeling a little dull? Here are some great ways you can mix up your routine.
10 important life lessons from a Navy Seal
THIS US Navy Admiral led the mission to find Osama Bin Laden and if you want some inspirational life advice on changing the world, listen to this bloke.
You won’t believe what he does with his eyes
HE’S here and it’s nothing short of otherworldly. This is what news.com.au journalist Daniel Piotrowski discovered when he looked up into the bright light.
30 life lessons learnt by age 30
YOUNG enough to do foolish things, but old enough to know better. Here’s what one 30-year-old has learnt along the way.
30 life lessons learnt by age 30
YOUNG enough to do foolish things, but old enough to know better. Here’s what one 30-year-old has learnt along the way.
Why we’ve all turned into Jennifer Aniston
REMEMBER when we could barely get through a week without a pity party for Jennifer Aniston? Now we do that to ALL women, writes Angela Mollard.
Why we’ve all turned into Jennifer Aniston
REMEMBER when we could barely get through a week without a pity party for Jennifer Aniston? Now we do that to ALL women, writes Angela Mollard.
9 reasons to simplify your life
INSTEAD of succumbing to burnout and exhaustion, more people are choosing to rebuild their lives in ways that prioritise their passions, health and wellbeing.
Six life lessons you can pick up from Star Wars
NEED some direction in the great big deathstar we call life? These are the answers you’re looking for. Among the lightsabers and holograms, Star Wars is packed with wisdom.
15 secrets to getting perspective
OUR greater culture likes being overly negative and pessimistic. Truth is, if you want to be great in this life, you have to model that greatness in your thinking.
Could your FOMO kill you?
THE fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is a real phenomenon that’s getting worse as we spend more time online. Oh, and it’s killing you.
Things we do that make us miserable
WE read so much about what we can do to increase our happiness, but sometimes it’s just as to identify the things that are holding us back.
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