Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
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...
Osher Günsberg on coming to grips with what you can actually control in life
I WAS SO glad the Olympics showed up. It gave us a well-needed break from the constant coverage of chaos in the US, the Middle East and Europe. But now the Games are over, even the upcoming footy finals aren’t enough to keep me from being overwhelmed by the news. When...
10 signs you’re dealing with a sociopath, according to therapists
IN MOVIES AND on TV, sociopaths are commonly depicted as mega-villains who act outrageously cruel and are manipulative. In real life, however, sociopaths may be a little harder to identify. “Sociopaths in real life often look charming and can be quite liked as a...
What if we’re thinking about willpower all wrong?
As science uncovers more about the true driving forces behind our appetites and urges, a new theory has emerged: what if ‘willpower’ doesn’t actually exist at all?
Therapists explain the surprising depression symptoms for men
It's important not to ignore these signs.
Manoj Dias on sowing the seeds of softness
An unexpected lesson in masculinity – through gardening
Osher Günsberg on coming to grips with what you can actually control in life
The key to managing your mental health in rocky times could be to look at what you have influence over and what you don’t
10 signs you’re dealing with a sociopath, according to therapists
Look carefully, because not all of them are obvious
Osher Günsberg on why you need a mental map
If you ignore the signs of stress and anxiety, you can find yourself lost in a psychological wilderness. But with the right navigational tools in your mental backpack, you can find your way back to safety
Why you don’t need to be happy all the time to lead a fulfilling life
Striving for perpetual happiness is a fool’s errand and an unachievable goal, as a positive psychologist discovered for himself
Olympic breaker Jeff Dunne breaks down how he mentally tackles his sport
Australia's first male Olympic breaker will have a lot on his plate when his sport debuts at the Paris Olympics. This is how he'll deal with it
Osher Günsberg on why vulnerability and resilience are connected
In order to live life to the fullest, you need to be prepared to expose yourself to potential pain and discomfort, while equipping yourself with the tools to handle that hardship. No, it’s not easy. Yes, it’s worth it
Unlocking your greatness: the healing power of self-forgiveness
Discover how cutting yourself some slack and forgiving yourself for mistakes can help you realise the full extent of your potential
Tracking my alcohol intake for 150 days changed my drinking forever
With Dry July upon us, it's a good time to evaluate your alcohol consumption. Pulling the handbrake on boozing can be tough, but drink-tracking apps can make mindful drinking doable
Marcus Bontempelli on why championing mental health support is good for footy
The superstar midfielder discusses how he deals with setbacks and how far the AFL has come in supporting its players' mental health needs