Rest Reframed
I saw a social media post that got me thinking about how we frame rest. When we have downtime, we often talk about doing nothing or doing very little.
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A Comedy of Faith: Anthony Salame
By: Yvette McDonald & Joni Boyd
Anthony Salame has done the seemingly impossible: he has found a way to create family friendly stand-up comedy. Read more
Keeping the Spark Alive in the Empty Nest Years
By: Sabrina Peters
When the kids move out or grow up, it can feel like both a relief and a reckoning.
What Keeps Low Self-Esteem Going?
By: Sabrina Peters
Low self-esteem isn’t just about lacking confidence. It’s deeper than that. It’s about carrying around a quiet ache that says, “I’m not enough.” It’s the internal narrative that keeps whispering that you don’t measure up, that you’re unworthy, unlovable, or destined to fail.
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Hamilton: An American Musical – 2025 Re-Release
By: Russ Matthews
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We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal. – The Schuyler Sisters, Hamilton: An American Musical (Also, a quote from The Declaration of Independence) Read more
Why Investing in Family and Friends Could Be the Best Mental Health Strategy
By: Bec Harris
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overcomplicate life. But according to Adrian Munro, CEO of Richmind, the secret to well-being is simple: focus on the basics. “Fundamental truths haven’t changed over thousands of years,” Adrian explains. “It’s about doing the simple things right, day in and day out.”
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Australians are Lonely, Can Swiping Culture Help?
By: Laura Bennett
Australia is facing what many describe as a loneliness epidemic, with a third of us reportedly feeling lonely and one in four of us experiencing chronic, severe loneliness.
No is Just an Invitation to a Different Conversation
By: Brian Harris
I think it’s Brené Brown who said that “no” is just an invitation to a different conversation. That’s a helpful reminder to dive into opportunity thinking, rather than to assume all is lost when faced with a rejection. But how might this look in practice?
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Processing Emotions: Do You Internalise, or Externalise?
By: Johanna McCarthy
As a psychologist, I often talk with clients about the different ways people process their emotions. Read more