Mindfulness
Is mindfulness overrated? A major new study suggests so
New research has found no changes in brain structure after an eight-week mindfulness course. But does that really matter?
- by Sarah Berry
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Cryptic crosswords offer a mindful time out for reflection
Enter the cryptic crossword, promoting a sense of stillness and mindfulness through the required focus and concentration.
- by Shirley Barbara-Heyworth
Your brain loves to daydream. Here’s how to reap the benefits
From improving your sense of identity to increasing creativity, research shows the key lies in what you focus on.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Scheduling euphoria can improve our lives and careers
Experts say if we can experience emotional “ecstasy” regularly, we’ll likely perform better in our careers, caregiving and sports.
- by Kimberly Gillan
Art’s a beach when it’s washed away
A mysterious artist has found a global audience by crafting giant sand drawings on Victorian beaches, but all his hard work gets washed away by the ocean.
- by Carolyn Webb
How to get a ‘one-day refund’ each week
Operating constantly at 100 per cent capacity will mean you’re headed toward burnout. A productivity expert explains how to take back control of your time.
- by Donna McGeorge
Lonely and living under minimum wage, but Lila’s life as a nun is worth it
Sometimes the path to spirituality is a long and winding one. Three people share how their lives took an unexpected religious turn.
- by Elli Jacobs
Resist the temptation to rush with a 10-minute exercise
Many people fail to see the special moments in each day because they don’t look for them. As Dr Paul Callaghan explains, Aboriginal Elders would shake their heads: the most important thing in our life is our story.
- by Dr Paul Callaghan
Life coaches: the intriguing business of professional pep-talking
In this week’s episode of Good Weekend Talks, we chat about this booming but unregulated global industry, and whether it’s all it’s cracked up to be.
Forget hygge, it’s time for uitwaaien: Outdoor activity in the wind
Typically used as a noun, uitwaaien describes the act of undertaking some sort of outdoor physical activity in windy conditions. Wind, as local wisdom goes, refreshes and recalibrates you.
- by Liza Weisstuch
A mindset coach, dietitian and gym founder on their top habits for 2022
Experts in the mind, fitness and nutrition realms share a health habit they will be focusing on in 2022, and offer advice on how to adopt it.