Up to 40% of Australians are getting insufficient sleep according to the Age on the back ofPWC’s Health Research Institute report: The urgency of addressing social determinants of health. In this day and age, we seem to be working more, leading busier lives and experiencing higher levels of stress as a result, so is it any surprise that Australian’s have cited a lack of sleep as a leading barrier to experiencing a healthier lifestyle. Good sleep hygiene can help improve the likelihood of unwindi .....
‘Practise random acts of kindness’ as a motto reads like an 80’s bumper sticker but they are still valuable words to live by. While we know it’s sure to brighten the day of those who need it, research has also consistently shown that the ‘gift of giving’ can also benefit our own mental wellbeing. After the challenging year, we’ve had, there’s never been a better time to spread the love for ‘Feel Good February’. We’ve put together a list of 25 random acts of kindness to help you feel good by maki .....
The start of 2021 is the perfect time to turn a new page. It’s a great opportunity to seize the moment and take positive steps to eliminate bad habits and establish new routines to help you grow. Of course, new years resolutions can be much easier to make than keep. It takes 66 days on average to form a habit and only 40% of us can sustain our new year’s resolution after six months. Read our five tips to help you keep the promises you’ve made to yourself this year. 1. Be specific First things f .....
Summer days are drifting away to those Summer nights as famously put by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, so it’s time to refresh your bedroom retreat. Pull back the curtains and open your windows. Let there be light and a cool, Summer breeze as you enter your relaxing space. Serenity will be at your doorstep when you incorporate our four ways to style your bedroom this Summer. 1. Contemporary timber base There is nothing better than enjoying a good night’s sleep and it all starts with a sol .....
2020 was the year we realised that we needed to snooze well, but not all of us actually got more sleep. If you have a friend and/or family member forever dreaming of the land of the nod, now is the time to give them a present they’ll truly cherish: some shut-eye. We’ve rounded up some gift ideas which may help them get a better night’s sleep. With your assistance, your loved ones will be making 2021 their most well-rested year yet. 1. Sunrise-simulating alarm clock Going to bed at the same time .....