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.
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‘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.
‘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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