Three years ago, I was sitting in my car outside the office at 7 p.m., hands shaking on the steering wheel, wondering why I couldn’t just “relax” like everyone kept telling me to. I’d read all the articles about breathing…
A few years ago, my best friend stopped showing up to things. Not dramatically – there was no announcement, no crisis moment. She just gradually became unavailable. Texts took longer to answer. She’d cancel plans with vague reasons. When we…
Three months ago, I caught my reflection in my laptop screen during a video call and barely recognised myself. My eyes looked tired – not the kind of tired you sleep off, but the kind that sits deep. My shoulders…
That’s when I started paying closer attention. Not in an invasive way, but genuinely noticing the small shifts in her behaviour, her mood, the way she talked about herself. Over the following months, I learned more about what mental health…
A few years ago, I realised I’d spent an entire weekend alone without noticing. Not in a peaceful, restorative way – I’d simply fallen into a pattern of work, scrolling, sleep, repeat. When I finally caught up with a friend…
Forget about the same old European circuit. Here’s why Kenya is becoming the destination of choice for the adventurous Australian traveller. For decades, the ‘big trip’ for Australians has been Europe. London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona – The Grand Tour, updated…
There was a moment, sitting at my desk, when it hit me like a gentle but insistent nudge. I was staring blankly at my computer screen, the words blurring together, and I couldn’t quite remember what I’d been working on.…
Blushing is a common human experience, often triggered by emotions such as attraction or embarrassment. In various situations, I’ve observed how this physical response manifests, revealing much about our emotional state. The blush itself is not just a random occurrence;…
You are staring at the calendar. The date is circled in red ink, or maybe it is just burning a hole in your Google Calendar app. Your heart rate picks up a few beats per minute just thinking about the…
There are many things you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life. Plant-rich diets, regular exercise, refraining from smoking and heavy drinking, and getting quality sleep have all been proven to help extend your lifespan (via Healthline).…
