The view from 80: Lessons worth learning before life teaches them the hard way

14 May

If you ask an 80-year-old what matters most in life, chances are they will not begin with money, status, career titles or the things they once rushed to buy. They may smile quietly, pause for a moment, and speak about people. About time. About...[Read More]

Take the break: creating memories with your loved ones

14 May

In today’s fast-paced world, the significance of taking leave and investing quality time with loved ones cannot be overstated.    Our professional lives often consume vast portions of our waking hours, leaving limited opportunities to nurture...[Read More]

Stepping into the next chapter: Leadership, wellbeing and the courage to keep going

7 May

Whenever we step into a new chapter of rapid change, growth or ambition, something interesting often happens. Just as we begin reaching for the next level in our lives, careers or leadership journey, we meet a new layer of self-doubt.   It can...[Read More]

Australians dissatisfied and fearful of job losses

22 April

Australians are reporting record-low life satisfaction as war in the Middle East sends fuel prices surging and workers fear AI job losses. The population is now less satisfied than during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the latest survey from an Australian...[Read More]

Mastering the art of life: Making your one shot count

16 April

Mastering the art of life is not something you stumble into—it’s something you shape, refine, and redefine over time. The truth is, it looks different for everyone. There is no universal blueprint, no perfect formula. What matters most is that...[Read More]

Sharpening the axe: The wellbeing benefits of learning something new every day

26 March

In leadership and personal development circles, there’s a powerful concept often referred to as “sharpening the axe.” The idea comes from the notion that if you spend all your time working without improving your tools or skills, you eventually...[Read More]

A glass half full approach to wellbeing

12 March

Wellbeing isn’t just about feeling happy all the time—it’s about developing resilience, security, and a positive outlook on life. A “glass half full” approach to wellbeing encourages focusing on progress rather than perfection, recognising...[Read More]

Why wellbeing is a foundation, not a ‘nice to have’

19 February

Wellbeing is often treated like a reward — something we’ll focus on ‘when things settle down’. But for most people, life doesn’t truly slow down for long. Wellbeing is less about pampering and more about the basic foundations that support...[Read More]

Hidden psychology of a ‘good kiss’ revealed

18 February

A good kiss has more to do with the “thoughts, fantasies and emotional context we bring to it” than the physical act itself, scientists have discovered. Researchers at Abertay University set out to test the assumption that kissing sparks sexual...[Read More]

Valentine’s day: The good, the bad, and what really matters

29 January

Valentine’s Day tends to divide opinion like few other dates on the calendar. For some, it’s a highlight — hearts in shop windows, dinner reservations, flowers wrapped in crisp paper. For others, it’s awkward, commercialised, or even...[Read More]

The soundtrack of our lives

22 January

There’s a song for almost every chapter of your life. Hear the opening notes and suddenly you’re not where you are anymore — you’re back there. Back in the car with the windows down, back in your childhood bedroom, back at a moment of...[Read More]

Time, money and meaning: Rethinking what wealth really is

15 January

Ask ten people what wealth means and you’ll likely get ten different answers. For some, it’s a certain number in the bank, a paid-off home, or the freedom to stop worrying about bills. For others, it’s less tangible — time, health,...[Read More]

New Year’s Resolutions: Why we make them—and why some stick while others don’t

1 January

Every January, millions of people around the world embrace the symbolic “fresh start” that the new year provides. Fuelled by optimism and the desire for self-improvement, we set resolutions that promise better habits, healthier living, and...[Read More]

A new year, a fresh start: Building a better you

1 January

A new year carries a quiet kind of magic. It invites reflection without judgement and possibility without pressure. No matter what the past year looked like, January represents a reset button — a chance to realign your priorities and move forward...[Read More]

10 Smart end-of-year moves to set yourself up for a successful 2026

25 December

As the calendar year winds down, many people switch into holiday mode and plan to “reset” in January. While rest is important, this final stretch of the year is actually one of the most powerful times to prepare for a healthier, wealthier, and...[Read More]