Illustrated by Bridget Daulby Seeing beauty can promote feelings of awe and gratitude. When we appreciate something as beautiful, we tend to feel a natural urge to take care of it better. Awe is an expansive emotion. It helps us see the big picture, not sweat
The past couple of years have undoubtedly had an effect on all of us, with many of us feeling the weight on our psychological wellbeing. In 2022 it’s time to prioritise your mental health, just like you would your physical health. Below Lysn psychologist, Nancy Sokarno details
New research focusing on New Zealand families has revealed that parents want more education in schools in the areas of mental health and sustainability: caring for the earth, the connection between food, nutrition and cooking, and mental health support through mindfulness practices. The annual nib State
Illustrated by Bridget Daulby Feeling overwhelmed is par for the course when you’re doing hard things. But feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re weak or useless. Don’t personalise it or turn it into fuel for self-criticism. Here are some coping strategies. Start with the parts of a task
Thanks to another lockdown, Kiwis have been stuck indoors recently – and I don’t know about you, but it’s really increased my appetite for outside time! Luckily, gardening is a great way to spend some time in nature without necessarily leaving home and it has
If you’re ready to put some balance back in your work/life equilibrium, we’ve got good news. There’s never been a better time to get more from your 9 to 5. With borders closed and job ads at an all-time high, the negotiating power now sits with
Main photo Eunice Stahl on Unsplash Plus tips for making it through MIQ without losing your mind. Robecca Leyden shares her experience. The world was collectively caught by surprise by Covid-19. When it hit at the end of 2019, rapidly spreading from country to country, then between
Illustration by Bridget Daulby Your resilience partly comes from fixed or slow-changing features, like a strong social support network and being well-off, physically healthy and not predisposed to mental health challenges like depression. People with these advantages have an easier time accessing resources (like mentors or
Sunday 10th October marked World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. In uncertain times like these it is all the more important to continue to speak up, talk with others and change our culture
Today, GRAMMY Award-winning singer songwriter JoJo releases her capsule project, Trying Not To Think About It via Clover Music/Warner Records. The 12-track EP is a musical expression of her continued honesty, vulnerability and transparency around mental health, tackling the different shades of it – including
