When I flick through my weekly calendar, a kaleidoscope of colour emerges in my mind. Monday is painted in plum, Tuesday takes on a lime-green tint, Wednesday appears in deep ocean blue, and at the end of the week, Sunday […]
Reading is usually considered a solitary endeavour, but book groups transform it into a community-focused activity. When I first joined a book group at Avid Reader in Brisbane’s West End, I was hoping to make new friends and broaden my […]
I haven’t seen my therapist IRL for almost three years and I know I’m not the only one taking my sessions from the couch. A small silver lining to months of stay-at-home orders was moving traditionally in-person activities to online […]
We’re all naturally curious to try the latest craze. Often our exploits are a passing exploration driven by peer pressure and promotions. However, the rising popularity of vapes has people concerned. The issue is so serious that some schools are […]
Octafluorocyclobutane, polyethylene glycol and flavoxanthin — these probably don’t ring a bell, but you may be unwittingly eating them. They are just three of the 350 food additivities used in the food industry. Food additives are used for a variety […]
There is magic in the wilderness and on surging rivers, on lofty mountain trails and by the sea’s edge. It’s what calls us outside when our worries outweigh the wonder in our lives — to walk, run, swim, climb and […]
Conspiracy theories often originate during a crisis, after a natural disaster or in times of political or social upheaval. We dive into the psychology of conspiracy and look at what drives people to follow and spread conspiracy narratives, how to […]
We each see the world and our experiences within it through our own “lens”, but just how much does that lens distort our world view? Clinical psychologist Rachel Samson explains how and why we come to believe what we do, […]
You open your closet and stare, bewildered, into a sea of clothes. What to wear today? It’s the first small decision of many that will leave you feeling overwhelmed and drained. If this sounds familiar, you may be suffering from […]
A couple of months ago, a story I wrote was shortlisted for a prize, and naturally, I shared the news with my family. My mum, the wonderful cheerleader she is, asked if she could read it. Without too much thought, […]
