Personal development

Research shows, the earlier a child is diagnosed the more likely it is they'll develop life skills needed for a good quality of life.

A new study has found that the more time children spend in front of a screen the more they are at risk of developing a delay in speech and learning social skills.

With many university degrees now costing tens of thousands of dollars, there are big financial implications for both parents and students. Here's how to navigate the tertiary minefield.

Conscious evolution healer and author Dana Mrkich talks to Anna Warwick on using intuition to make some very powerful new year resolutions. Checking in with ourselves “The start of a new year is a perfect time to take stock of our lives,” says Dana. “Too often we find ourselves at the end of yet another […]

Staying put in life is a bit like sitting in a boat that’s tied up: you might be afloat, but you’re not going anywhere — and you’re probably not having much fun, either. A routine is one step away from a rut. If you sense it’s time for a change, but you’re unsure, here’s how […]

After the heartache of her cancelled wedding with Marty Pask, a new-look Leisel Jones is on a journey of self-discovery away from the pool, writes Rose Fydler. If it’s a woman’s right to change her hairstyle after a romantic break-up, then recent singleton Leisel Jones – a platinum blonde turned sultry brunette – has clearly […]

Give yourself a gold star Prioritise tasks Settle for 85 per cent Bless the mess YOUR SAY: Are you a perfectionist needing to cut yourself some slack? Tell us below!

In a study from Miami University, psychologists divided people into three groups, each of which was instructed to keep a different kind of journal. One group recorded daily events, another recorded problems, while the third group listed everything they were grateful for. The researchers found that this third group scored much higher on tests for […]

Are you sometimes stumped by the simplest question? It has nothing to do with being stupid, and everything to do with learning how to think more efficiently. Here’s how: Hit ‘pause’ Avoid wasting time by asking people to repeat themselves (or misunderstanding what you were asked to do) by taking a ‘verbal photograph’ of the […]

Everyone makes — and breaks — the same resolutions every year, whether it’s to eat better, lose 10 kilos, or give up the grog. Here are seven easy resolutions that are actually realistic and achievable, and which will have a positive effect on your health. Skip synthetics When you go to the January sales to […]