It starts with a lack of concentration. Simple tasks take much longer than they used to. Apathy and cynicism set in. Productivity drops, or at least it feels that way. So you put in more effort to compensate but fail to feel the sense of
New Zealand’s newest wellness brand, BraveFace, took to the streets of Auckland overnight to remind Kiwis that they are bigger than the issues that worry them most.Locals of the suburb of Ponsonby were confronted by a hard-to-miss mural adorning the busy corner of Ponsonby Road
The CEO of Changing Minds and mental health advocate shares her wisdom over a cuppa. Why have you chosen to work in the area of mental health and addiction services? It’s become my calling. I spent 20 years of my life struggling with my mental health. I
Nadia’s Comfort Kitchen cookbook by Nadia Lim is on sale for NZD$19 + shipping, with 100 percent of profits being donated to Women’s Refuge and Youthline, two New Zealand charities that have seen a spike in demand since the Covid-19 pandemic. Youthline is projecting a $230,000
Staying well during times like these is incredibly important. Wellness is driven by the way we give back to our bodies, both physically and mentally. Do what you can and try not to compare yourself to others during the pandemic. The right thing to do
Sir John Kirwan is behind new mental wellbeing app, Mentemia, to help support Kiwis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Italian for “my mind”, Mentemia has been made possible by a contribution from the Ministry of Health and support from Kiwibank and Westpac. It provides users with practical tips
For many health-conscious people out there, the path to wellness can often mean isolating symptoms and treating them individually. If we want to lose weight, we focus on calories in, calories out. If we are tired, we turn to coffee to get us through. While
Words and illustrations Naomi Bulger When it comes to creative ideas, the brain needs to stop in order to spark. What is white space? Here is a list of places where I always seem to get my best ideas and inspiration: washing up after dinner, walking to pick
We live in an era where we believe we can have it all, do it all and chase every dream. But striving to be superwoman (or superman) is exhausting and lonely, writes Rachel Grunwell. We live in an era where we believe we can have it
