Want to lose weight in 2015?
HOW many times have you made a New Year’s resolution? And how many times have you actually stuck to it? This is how you can keep your promise.
Wellbeing
How to spend the whole year on holiday
HOLIDAYS are expensive and time-consuming. But if you can’t afford one this year, worry not. There’s a way for you to enjoy a year-round vacation without spending big or quitting your job.
Is self-hatred a cause of auto-immune disease?
ONE and a half million Australians suffer from the disease that has dogged author Sarah Wilson. Here she reveals her personal battle with herself.
My week living as Gwyneth Paltrow
SHE unashamedly shares her words of wisdom with millions. But what actually happens when you spend a week living like Gwyneth Paltrow?
10 reasons my parents’ divorce made me better
WHENEVER I hear the words “broken family,” I get a little pain in my chest. Here’s how my parents’ divorce helped me grow, and why I wouldn’t go back and change a thing.
The letter we all need to write
ANGELA Mollard is sick of reading letters people have written to their teenage selves. What’s the point? So she has come up with a much better idea.
Who are all these people?
WHY all the people, Melbourne? A mass influx of visitors have descended on the culture capital this weekend, but what for?
Can we be mindful in a connected world?
YOU don’t have to ditch your smartphone or switch off from life to achieve inner peace. Experts say we can be mindful even when we’re checking Facebook.
Meet the Anglo Aussies who converted to Islam
SARAH is a proud Anglo blue-eyed Australian woman. She’s also a proud Aboriginal and a Muslim. Her message to us is she’s still the same person, just with a scarf.
Why it takes balls to be happy
YOU say you want happiness. We all do. But the truth is, most of us wouldn’t know happiness if it appeared on our doorstep. Why are you so scared?
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.
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.
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.
Why rejection sucks — and how to cope with it
REJECTION knows no bounds. It invades your social, romantic and professional space. And while it happens to us all, it still hurts every time. Here’s why — and how to cope.
The worst things to say to an addict
‘ARE you cured yet? Have just a sip!’ These are just some of the things you should never say to someone in recovery from an addiction.
Six ways that change will transform you
CHANGE is inevitable, whether we like it or not. But how can you embrace change and learn from it?
Five life lessons from losing my dad
SUSIE Moore was 19 when her father died, and says that when she reflects on life without him, “I realise that there are five key things that the past years have taught me”.
How to fix everything with this life-diet
KATE Harrison lost 13 kilograms and two dress sizes doing the 5:2 diet. So she looked at how to apply what she learned to the rest of her life. Here are her secrets.
The anger trap: Is it really worth losing it?
WHEN you’re stuck in traffic or flipping out over someone pushing in front of you at the coffee shop, you realise there’s a little bit of Gordon Ramsay in you. But getting angry won’t necessarily work.
‘What happened when I took off my hijab’
ONE day Leena Suleiman was a Muslim woman wearing a hijab. The next day she covered it up. The reaction amazed her.
How to 5:2 your entire life
YOU’VE heard about the 5:2 diet, but this woman used the principles to overhaul everything from her love life to her sleep — and she’s never looked back.
Why those personality quizzes are irresistible
WHAT city should you actually live in? Which Harry Potter character are you? You’ve likely taken one of the quizzes circulating the internet – this is why they’re so fun.
Auschwitz memoir holds happiness key
A MEMOIR set against one of history’s cruellest and most horrific chapters argues that the key to finding happiness begins with letting go of your pursuit of it. Here are four of its insights.
Oprah: I’ve learned to be ‘just as I am’
DESPITE her fame, it turns out we can relate to – and learn from – the queen of TV. Here are five mantras Oprah Winfrey swears by.
Not-so Hell’s Angel: Pope’s Harley for sale
A HARLEY-Davidson motorcycle and a size XL leather biker jacket that once belonged to Pope Francis are to go to auction next month in Paris – and the bike alone is expected to fetch $20,500.
What successful people do on the weekend
SUCCESSFUL people don’t waste those two amazing days at the end of the week. They do these eight things to pack in as much as possible.
How ‘the world’s ugliest woman’ beats her demons
LIZZIE Velasquez was once cruelly labelled ‘the world’s ugliest woman’. Now 24, she’s telling everyone how she beat the haters who told her to commit suicide.
Why today is the worst day of the year
BRACE yourself. Today is going to suck. On the bright side, you’re already halfway through it. So what makes it the most depressing day of the year?
‘Anglicans are dumbing down baptism’
A FORMER Anglican bishop has derided a new version of the Church’s baptism service that no longer calls for parents to “reject the devil”.
Insta Cleanse: I did it, you should too
WHEN 21-year-old Bronwyn O’Brien realised Instagram was encouraging “greed, discontentment and a complete misconception of what is important in life,” she deleted it. This is what happened next.
Sister Wives rejoice after judge loosens bigamy laws
A U.S. federal judge has decriminalised a portion of Utah’s bigamy laws, siding with controversial reality television star and his four wives.
Pope: ‘Poor treated like trash’
POPE Francis says ‘rampant individualism’ is fuelling a ‘throw away’ society that abandons the weak and poor.
The man who hasn’t lied for four months
SCOTT Britton thought he was an honest guy. But after totally quitting fibs, he’s realised how many lies we tell every day. And how much better we are without them.
Surprising facts about your dreams
WHY do we dream? Do you remember your dreams? Do they say something weird or sinister about you? We’ve uncovered the secrets behind your dreams.
This sneaky disguise reveals our real prejudices
THIS man is on a mission to inject more compassion into the world. His latest experiment shows people aren’t as bad as you think.
‘You’re special’: Confessions of a former neo-Nazi
ONE in 10 Australians are racist. Having been part of Sweden’s most violent white supremacy group, Robert Orell knows what it’s like to feel that way.
Confessions of a real-life witch
SHE wears a long pointy hat, casts spells and owns a broomstick. But asking Lucy Cavendish to put a curse on your enemy or make someone fall in love will only end one way: badly.
The kids who think they are back from dead
RYAN can describe movies he’s never seen and accurately recalls the room he died in. Meet the troubled kids who say they’ve lived before – and the doctor who believes them.
Three steps to finding what you were born to do
THEY say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. Here is the three step guide to working out exactly what it is you were born to do.
The seven simple steps to a happy, easy life
WE ALL want to have it, and are constantly searching for it. But the secret to happiness is much closer than you probably even realise. Here’s why.
Why you should scare yourself today
THAT comfort zone feels pretty comfy, right? Well it’s not going to get you anywhere. Here are five good reasons to push yourself.
Mia Freedman accused of blaming victims
AN ARTICLE about alcohol and rape has ignited a Twitter storm, with an unapologetic Mia Freedman at the centre of it.
Seven ways to handle awkward conversations
WHETHER it’s a confrontation with someone at work or a friend who needs a bit of a truth session, awkward moments can be hard to handle. Here’s how to ace them.
10 things women in their 20s need to get over
JUST because we’re not stressing about kids, a husband or mortgage doesn’t mean we’re not stressing. Here are 10 things women in their 20s need to get a grip on.
Weekend sleep in achieves nothing
DID you sleep in on the weekend, hoping it would put you in good stead for the rest of the week? We have bad news for you.
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