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
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body and mood but sometimes it becomes a habit we know we should do, but don’t want to. Here are some practical tips to encourage you. 1. Give yourself a break about extreme consistency People
How gratitude practises, manifestation and day-to-day journaling can enhance your wellbeing and life. You need not be a prolific writer or renowned journalist to begin writing, all you need is a little desire and dedication. But why would one want to begin writing you ask? Well,
Photography by Priscilla du Preez, Unsplash Growing up as a little blonde curly-haired, blue-eyed, innocent girl I surrounded myself with birds, animals and mud rather than humans. I would spend hours in my imagination rather than reality. As I basked in the energy of my make-believe
Goalie is set to launch into Australasia this August and aims to transform the way young people plan and prepare for their futures. Founder and CEO, Brooke Lowry came up with the idea in 2018. “Young people are faced with so many choices that decision-making can
Think back to a time long ago. You’re jumping on a packed train at the crack of dawn, sipping your take away coffee as you pick off a chocolate stain on your blazer that you didn't have time to take to the dry cleaners. Your phone is
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
Some advice from Good’s emotions expert, Alice Boyes, PhD and author of The Anxiety Toolkit and The Healthy Mind Toolkit about coping with uncertainty. We’re all currently facing the uncertain threat that is coronavirus – we don’t know how long it will last and exactly what the damage
People who can think outside the box often experience successes that others don’t, and see fewer limitations on their growth, potential, and options. Here’s how you can develop a more unconventional thinking style. Surround yourself with creative problem-solvers Who do you know who does things differently? It
Illustration Janelle Barone, Makers MGMT Good's wellness columnist Rachel Grunwell contemplates on the positive impacts of pets at work. A wagging tail is how a dog smiles and when we see that wagging tail, it makes us smile too. It turns out smiling more is one of the
