How to shop mindfully and save money
Photo: Katy Gosset/RNZ Too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make some extra money? The mindful fashion movement has its own take on the “do it right the first time” motto – by […]
How to be financially average
For full-time workers, the average weekly earnings, including overtime, is $1612. File photo. Photo: 123RF Forget being the highest-earning, the most dedicated saver or the savviest investor. What if you just want to be average? There can be something satisfying in being able to benchmark yourself against what’s “normal” for New Zealand. If you’re on […]
How to clean fly screens and doors this spring
By Anna Chisholm of the ABC Flyscreen doors can be tricky to clean. Photo: Creative Commons Insect screens do an excellent job of letting fresh air in and keeping bugs (and other unwanted creatures) out. It can be difficult to notice but they do get pretty grotty and benefit from a wash every now and […]
Nicole Vignola on how to stop mindless scrolling and create a dopamine menu
Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and author of Rewire: Break The Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts And Create Lasting Change. Photo: Supplied Do you often find yourself bored and scrolling through endless memes, reels and cat videos? Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and author of Rewire: Break The Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts And Create Lasting Change says creating a dopamine […]
Daylight saving: When it starts, why we observe it and how to change the time on your phone
Photo: AFP/Xamax Get ready to spring into summer; daylight saving begins this month which will mean we lose an hour of sleep late September – but the days will be warmer and brighter. So when do the clocks switch over? Why do we observe daylight saving? And how do you check the time on your […]
How to photograph the blue supermoon
If the conditions are right, a sturgeon super moon will be visible around New Zealand on Tuesday night. Photo: Kunal Kumar / Auckland Astronomical Society Jonathan Green knows a thing or two about photographing the moon. The astrophotographer has been capturing cosmic events for nearly 15 years and previously ran the New Zealand Astrophotography competition. […]
How to talk to your kids about setbacks
Encouragement to identify emotions, make a plan, and having support can help children learn to cope with life’s challenges more resiliently, experts say. Photo: Unsplash / Jordan Whitt The way parents speak to children about making mistakes shapes whether they view failure as part of learning or something unsafe, according to a new University of […]
How to be a Citizen – breaking rules to fix them
‘How to Be a Citizen’ by Cindy Skach. Photo: Bloomsbury Publishing Societies have rules to stop them from descending into chaos – at least that’s what Constitutional scholar Cindy Skach used to believe. Her career was spent advising governments and writing constitutions to help fix society in some of the most fractured, war-torn corners of […]
How to get the most from your doctor appointment
Avoid bringing long lists to your GP, says Lucy O’Hagan. Photo: lucyohagan.com You only get 15 minutes at the GP, so how do you make the most of it? Write a list, save up your ailments, do a quick Google beforehand? Sunday Morning spoke to GP, medical educator and writer Dr Lucy O’Hagan to find […]
How to clean puffer jackets, Oodies, uggs and other tricky winter items
By Kellie Scott of the ABC Often these clothing items are an investment, especially when made from natural insulators like down and sheepskin. Photo: Unsplash While winter clothing items such as puffer jackets, Oodies, and ugg boots do a great job of keeping us warm, cleaning them is a little tricker than throwing into the […]