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.
Wellbeing
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.
‘My goal in life was to take drugs’
THIS is a story about a young athlete whose struggle with heroin, ice and mental illness almost killed him – and led him to the only place in Australia that cares.
The happiest facts in the world
WHAT do you do when you’re feeling down? This guy took his sadness online, asking for facts that might brighten his day. The response was overwhelming.
Be a person others want to be around
FIT, healthy, motivated, energised and happy. Is this kind of life really achievable? According to this top Personal Trainer, it is – if you cull friends, ditch fat free products and get rid of long periods of exercise.
Four tiny words that could change your life
FORGET I love you and I’m sorry. There’s another powerful statement none of us are using enough. And it will get you exactly what you want in life, every time.
This is how to give a compliment
FOR something that costs so little and means so much, we really don’t give out compliments as often as we should. But, there is a knack to paying a compliment, and it’s different for men and women.
The secret to happy love and making it last
IT’S a question posed by couples for centuries – how to make love last. But if you think it’s about sex and communication, think again. The secret is much simpler.
How prison transformed Kerry’s life
THE BIG READ: Australian mother Kerry Tucker emerged from seven years in jail with a mission to help others and an eye on Hollywood.
‘Awkies’ get better with age
YOU’RE not the only one who buried their childhood photos – check out more awkward teens who have improved with age.
Weight-loss coach’s apology letter to clients
A FORMER weight-loss coach has written her clients an open letter, stating “I am sorry many of you walked in healthy and walked out with disordered eating. Our society is failing you.”
The six friends everyone should have
IT’S World Friendship Day tomorrow, and in honour of all things BFF we’re pulling this story out of the vault – do you have six friends like this?
Guy wears same jeans for 300 days straight
JEANS. They’re a go-to item of clothing for most of us, but for Matthew Scott, his love affair goes a little bit further. 300 days further, in fact.
Jilted wife gets last laugh after husband cheats
JENNIFER Tress was told by her husband the reason he was cheating was because she wasn’t ‘pretty enough’. Now she’s turned her heartbreak into a life-changing deal.
30 little ways you can be a rebel every day
THEY’RE life’s little rebellions – like jaywalking or taking the lift during a fire drill. Here are 30 small acts of defiance that will make your day.
How Kate Nash took on the bullies
POP star Kate Nash tells how her own trauma inspired her to lead a campaign to help troubled teenagers through music.
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