Lifestyle
Retirement is the beginning: Six slow weeks in Georgia
8 October
Retirement changes the way you travel.For years, holidays may have been squeezed between work commitments, school calendars and responsibilities waiting at home. Two weeks disappeared in a flash. Three weeks felt indulgent. Every itinerary seemed to...[Read More]
Happiness is where the heart is
8 October
In a world that constantly encourages us to strive for more, move faster and achieve the next goal, happiness can sometimes feel like something waiting for us in the future.We tell ourselves we will be happy when we earn more, travel more, retire,...[Read More]
Building your own home gym for resistance training
8 October
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Activities you can do with teenage kids still living at home
8 October
Sometimes, it may seem as though we have no connection to our formerly young, now-adolescent children.It can be difficult to relate with teenagers as they navigate adolescence by developing their own interests, experimenting with various social...[Read More]
Protect your peace — The power of positive people
1 October
We often think about wellbeing in terms of what we eat, how much we exercise and whether we are getting enough sleep.But there is another part of wellbeing that can be just as important.The people around us.The conversations we have, the energy we...[Read More]
The family adventure you’ve never heard of: Four weeks in São Tomé & Príncipe
1 October
Forget Bali, Fiji and the Maldives. If your family has reached the stage where the kids are adults and everyone is craving something a little more adventurous, it might be time to look somewhere most Australians have barely heard of.Welcome to São...[Read More]
Four strategies to safeguard your financial future
1 October
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster...[Read More]
Advice to give your kids when starting a new job
1 October
Getting your first job is an exciting and stressful time. Kids don’t always know what to do or how to act. Giving them some advice can help them get off to a good start. Explain that they’ve already gotten through the hard part. They...[Read More]
Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers
1 October
Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]
Turning retirement dreams into a plan; The life we’ve been working towards – Part 1
24 September
For years, retirement can feel like something waiting somewhere in the distance. There are careers to build, mortgages to pay, children to raise and countless everyday commitments competing for attention. Then, almost unexpectedly, the conversation...[Read More]
Before retirement begins: Take the trip you’ll talk about for years — four weeks in the Azores
24 September
There comes a point when travel starts to mean something different.For a couple approaching retirement, the idea of rushing through ten cities in fourteen days can lose some of its appeal. Instead, you may find yourself wanting more time, more...[Read More]
8 traits good parents have in common
24 September
People know the importance of good parenting, but what makes model parents? What do they do for their children that shows they are good parents?Here, we unlock the mystery of good parenting with a list of 8 things good parents do for their...[Read More]
Could a shorter working week be better for your health?
17 September
For many of us, work has a habit of expanding to fill almost every available space in our lives. Emails creep into evenings, weekends become recovery time, and personal appointments are squeezed around meetings and deadlines.Most of the time, we...[Read More]
10 Family holidays to take with ageing parents before travel gets too hard
10 September
There is a window in life that is easy to miss. Your children may be getting older, your career may finally be giving you a little more freedom, and your parents may still be healthy enough to travel. For a few precious years, three generations...[Read More]
6 Tips to ensure you have healthy relationships
10 September
Whether it’s with family members, friends, co-workers or a romantic partner, maintaining healthy relationships is crucial to one’s happiness and personal growth. Moreover, social connections affect one’s health and ability to manage...[Read More]