Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
March madness: if you’re feeling burnt out already, you’re not alone
WE'RE YET TO hit day 70 of the new year and yet somehow everybody is already exhausted. Isn’t this supposed to be the time of year when we are all recharged and optimistic? Instead we’re running on fumes. I said to my boyfriend the other week, “I think I’m burnt...
Why letting go of your youth is harder than you think
Fitness can shape as a salve against the rigours of ageing. But what if you become obsessed with the way your body responds to exercise and hung up on looking younger? Here, one man who got stuck on the gain train, shares his story
Osher Günsberg on managing temper tantrums
There’s not always much difference in how men and toddlers respond to emotional triggers. Here’s how to manage your emotions like an adult
New research shows the mental health benefits of booking a holiday
IF WE WERE to tell you that taking a holiday is good for your mental health, we wouldn’t expect you to be too surprised. A few days away from the workplace to do absolutely whatever you want, with no deadlines, commutes or tyrannical bosses? Yeah, that probably would...
What if we’re thinking about willpower all wrong?
GARY LOCKWOOD DOESN'T believe in motivation. He didn’t get the body he has today (lean, gristly, a bit scary) simply by being motivated. He didn’t become the CEO of 24/7 Fitness because he wanted it enough. And he says as much to his clients. ‘It doesn’t matter how...
Therapists explain the surprising depression symptoms for men
ABOUT ONE IN 10 men experience depression or anxiety. But only about half ever receive treatment, often because men can feel a stigma related to having a mental health condition. “We've all been trained to believe that we have to be strong and that depression is not...
Manoj Dias on sowing the seeds of softness
ONE SCORCHING MEMORY from my teenage years was of my father, every Sunday morning, donning his raggedy gardening gloves, overalls, and a bodega-bought bucket hat – chugging down a cup of strong black coffee and spending the entire day tending to his roses, flannel...
Does exercising at night screw up your body clock?
Late finishes at the Australian Open have players complaining about the impact on performance and recovery. Does competing late at night hamper your athletic performance?
Finding balance: how yoga can help you defy ageing
Step into the world of wellness with Manoj Dias, your aficionado and fearless trend-chaser. In this column, we're delving deep into the hottest and obscure wellness trends and having candid conversations with pop culture icons. Our mission? Demystify wellness and bring it down to earth for all. First up, Dias recalls his first yoga class and reveals how the ancient practice can help fortify your mind and body as you age.
Isaac Humphries is unshackled
After coming out in November 2022, the Adelaide 36ers centre remains the only openly gay professional basketball player in the world. With the NBL's Champion Pride Round underway, Humphries reflects on his journey and the reasons why he’s playing the best basketball of his career.
How to achieve NBA-level mental fitness
We enlisted some of the league's top mental health experts to help you live better.
How to Know if You Get Enough Deep Sleep
All the juicy details on deep sleep and how to get the most out of your snooze time: Learn about the magic that happens while you slumber
10 self-help books that will actually help you
If you've grown weary of generic advice and superfluous information while on the hunt for
self-help books, you've come to the right place. These are our picks of the best self-help
books money can buy, the ones that could genuinely help you.
Osher Günsberg on the importance of finding purpose in your work
Work can help some men maintain their mental equilibrium. But you need purpose for the dollars you earn to make sense.
21st century problems: nomophobia is here and it’s very real
The fear of being without your mobile phone isn’t a myth, and more people are impacted than you think.
Khan Porter on staying positive when you’re injured
Dealing with a long-term injury can impact your mental wellbeing. Here our fitness panellist Khan Porter reveals his strategies to cope.
The two words that could make your day
You were taught not to talk to strangers but research shows it has an outsized effect on your health and happiness.
Should we be depressed that our goals and achievements are likely meaningless?
Is existential musing motivating or deflating? An investigation.
From the bleachers to bliss: the link between sports fandom and happiness
Grab your foam finger and head to a stadium because watching live sport might just be the most fun way to boost your mental wellbeing.