Heart & spirit

International Day of Happiness is a global phenomenon and we’re happy to jump on board. It’s all about increasing the joy in your life with some easy changes that really do work (they’re all based on scientific research). read more

The Japanese call the concept of purposeful living ikigai - “the reason for which you wake up in the morning”. Knowing what you're living for helps you live each day with purpose. read more

While it's tempting to think that more money would improve your happiness, it doesn’t seem to be the case. Studies indicate that once your basic needs are met increasing income doesn’t have much effect on people’s level of happiness. read more

Helping others is something millions of Australians are already doing but before you rush out to take up the tongs at the next sausage sizzle, it’s important to have a think about what sort of volunteering is going to be the right fit for you.  read more

Are you getting enough time to do the things that you love and that nurture your soul. If not, look for ways you can make small changes to reintroduce this into your daily routine. read more

Busy. It’s a 21st century buzzword. And as you stare down another year of work and school chaos, the battle between busy and better health reignites. But what if you’ve been doing it all wrong? What if there was a simpler way to set your kids up for longer, happier and healthier lives? A new University of Notre Dame and Sanitarium report explores the idea that little things can make the biggest difference. read more