How to switch off digitally these holidays to be present with family and friends
Influencer Tim Abbott’s days are spent presenting, podcasting, and creating content for Instagram and TikTok. So taking what Tim calls “annual leave” from social media is an important part of how he unwinds. We share some tips from the Gadigal Country/Sydney-based creator, along with several other people we have spoken to as part of our […]
Meditation Tips: How to meditate for 2 minutes daily: Tips that work like magic |
Meditation is a practice to bring our attention to the present that is often lost in an involuntary stream of thoughts causing anxiety, stress and many other problems. A study by Harvard says that our attention is lost in thoughts for 45% of the time. Incorporating meditation into your daily routine can bring noticeable benefits […]
‘When I feel depression knocking on the door, I know how to turn it away’
Philip Morgan, 66, reframed his mindset after going through a series of health challenges, including silent strokes (caused by a frontal lobe lesion), a cancer diagnosis, and young-onset vascular dementia. “Life seemed simply hopeless,” he says. “I can now however talk about good ways to overcome hopelessness”. Once sceptical about alternative mind and body practices, […]
Ruminating Is Hurting Your Health And Career—How To Quiet Your Mind
UNSPLASH.COM Photo by Noah Silliman on Unsplash You’ve probably heard of Pavlov’s classical conditioning experiment. Dr. Pavlov conditioned dogs to salivate each time they heard a bell ring by giving them food following each ring. Eventually, the dogs would salivate even if the doctor didn’t offer a treat. In human beings, classical conditioning can occur […]
How to Meditate For Beginners
At this point, recounting the benefits of meditation is akin to singing the praises of the sun or Birkenstocks or chocolate cake. The jury is back, and meditation kind of rules. But if you’re just getting started, you may have questions about how to make the most of the time you spend with your eyes […]