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Any activity done with the intention to discover is a form of exploring. While visiting new places is one of the more obvious ways to explore, there’s something to be said about journeying somewhere familiar but seeing it with fresh eyes. From notici

Yesterday afternoon, I took our dog, Poppy, for a walk along one of our local tracks in the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary. The sun had just set and the sky was putting on an ethereal light show. As we meandered around a bend at the headland, I looked

The frosty morning air hits my face with the intensity of a cold-water dip during my quick dash to the toilet. The bathroom is located just a stone’s throw from our “Hybrid Tent”, which is most easily described as half-tent, half-cabin. Besides the k

Dreaming of waking up to birdsong or the crashes of waves? While city living will always be popular, increasingly, people are not just pining for a tree change or sea change — they’re actually making their move. The year 2020 saw more people than eve

I remember a moment in my early university days when a new friend asked what I was studying. When I answered, “Arts, majoring in philosophy,” she looked at me, slightly perplexed as another friend piped up, “She’ll end up being a waitress.” This memo

Journalling is a practice that has been around for centuries. The word “journal” derives from the French word “jour” — meaning daily — and was considered to be a practice of recording daily occurrences and accounts, developing later to include though

1 Bullet journalling. This is a colour-coded and structured way to organise thoughts by listing goals, reflections and gratitude, for example. This practice helps build mental clarity, calm and structure. 2 Prompt journalling. This practice uses writ

Try out this new and eco-friendly product today! Our business was established in 1983 at the foothills of the Blue Mountains by Elizabeth Valek. She's now joined by her daughter Geneva {both pictured here}. We've teamed up to develop Shampoo With A P

v 1 to recreate, reconstitute, or make over, especially in a better form or condition. 2 to generate or produce anew; bring into existence again. Regeneration is a process that happens naturally in nature. It’s also an organic process that occurs for

Nature is not stagnant. It’s in a constant state of evolution, growth and change. It’s forever removing what’s no longer relevant and creating space for what is. This creates the cycle of life as we know it. It can be brutal at times, but everything

Landing that dream job by 27, married by 30, baby on the way a year later, completing that marathon by 40, travelling the world by 50 — whether you relate to this time frame or not, many of us have age-related goals we strive towards. However, ultima

Practising mindfulness allows you to be present so you can fully embrace the experience you are having in that moment. Being present with another person involves giving them your complete and undivided attention and the space to feel valued and under

Early womanhood can feel like a natural time to be short on money, but it doesn’t have to be like that. If we connect to the truth — that we’re at the start of a long journey of understanding what we want and how to get it — then taking control of ou

I don’t think it’s accidental that the popularity of mending as a craft has grown since lockdowns took over our homes and the world as we knew it became more broken and uncertain. Sure, taking up new hobbies and returning to old passions became a sur

Travelling is one of life’s greatest privileges to savour, treasure and be moved by. It’s not just about relaxing or switching off from life, either. Travel can leave you so intrinsically connected to an experience that you can’t help but feel change

v 1 to think carefully; meditate on. 2 to think, ponder or meditate. Reflection lends itself naturally to the transitional seasons, one of which is spring. They’re an ideal time to think, ponder or meditate on what’s most important to you, and contem

During the trauma of cancer, Lisa Lockland-Bell used singing as part of her therapeutic journey. The 49-year-old vocal coach and former opera singer had always loved singing, but it took two struggles with cancer (Hodgkin’s disease when she was 23 an

I had numerous soul-destroying salad experiences growing up but, thankfully, I stumbled across an authentic Greek salad in my early twenties, which persuaded me that salads could be exquisite and exciting. A traditional Greek salad makes me salivate

Sow: Early spring or late summer, direct into final growing space; early spring or autumn, under cover Plant: N/a Harvest: Four–six weeks after sowing Eat: Fresh in salad, or make into pesto for freezing Eruca sativa, E. versicaria Salad rocket and i

Serves 4 In this recipe, rich and tender salmon is slow-roasted until perfectly cooked and is accompanied by a gentle, summery sauce. The classic combination of basil and tomato complements the flaky salmon very well — it’s a total winner that you’ll

Q: Jess, you are a leading Australian nutritionist, bestselling author and founder of the beloved wellness empire JSHealth, which includes both JSHealth Vitamins and the JSHealth App. As a global business leader, how do you bring mindfulness into you

Q: Harlo Design Studio showcases a curated selection of lifestyle products. Please share a bit of information about your range. A: We offer a modest and needful collection of organic botanical skincare. We also currently collaborate with some incredi

Q: Why did you decide to create Luxeluna Face and Body skincare? A: In January 2018, my older son Cooper tragically passed away to a rare cancer-like blood disorder called HLH. This is where the journey of Luxeluna started. When Cooper was going thro

Q: What is AcuEnergetics®? A: AcuEnergetics® is an organisation with its core focus on improving bioelectrical flow in the body and mind. We do this in three main ways — treatments, trainings and meditation. The AcuEnergetics® treatment approach has

Q: What inspired you to create Shampoo With A Purpose (SWAP)? A: Our parent organisation has been a small business since 1983, and I joined the company around four years ago. SWAP was the first brand that we designed together, and I think it really c

Q: When do you feel most present? A: Anytime I’m in the ocean. I am an ocean lover and an action girl. I love to walk or run along the beach in the early mornings or after work in the summer — it’s the perfect way to finish the day. In my downtime an

Find peace, tranquillity and mindfulness in these inspiring WellBeing calendars and diaries throughout 2022. Insightful messages about acceptance, love, happiness and being at one with the universe will help you navigate your way calmly and thoughtfu

Harlo’s no-naff policy offers a modest, ethical and needful collection of high-performing botanical skincare. Carefully curated for the conscious consumer using unrefined, organic ingredients, the synthetic and filler-free formulations are handcrafte

Q: I feel most calm when… B: “I’m in nature with my family, after a bushwalk on a day off, surrounded by the ones I love.” H: [Smiles] “After surfing, on the weekend, knowing everything’s okay [chuckles].” Q: The last time I felt inspired… B: [Pauses