No pain, no gain: Why doing (learning) something is better than doing nothing

When you don’t understand something or feel confused as you study, what do you do? A. Consider dropping the subject B. Say to yourself, “You’re stupid!” C. Procrastinate by going to the fridge to get a snack D. Embrace the pain and keep going Most of us do A, B and/or C: we give up […]

A Simple Way to Shift your Perspective: The Five Minute Journal (5MJ)

You stepped in dog poo. Your sandwich is soggy. That essay you’ve been avoiding for weeks? It’s due tomorrow. Ugh. We all have moments where our lives feel like a chaotic mess. A shemozzle. But in those moments of despair, it’s important to remember that things could be worse. Much, much worse. Consider this for […]

Cereal Concentration Killers: The Best and Worst Breakfast Cereals in Australia

Does your breakfast cereal taste like a crème brûlée or a slice of apple pie? Does it look and taste like a chocolate milkshake (only crunchy)? If the answer is yes, it’s time to re-consider your breakfast options. The World Health Organisation recommends that you should consume no more than 6 teaspoons of sugar per […]

How I stood up to my chair and started moving more

Last year I invested in a standing desk and built my own treadmill desk. But I’ll admit, it took some time to get into the swing of using my new desks. Only recently something has shifted. My total sitting time has dramatically plummeted. Standing time has sky rocketed. Movement is now the new norm. What […]