Define normal How many times during isolation have you found yourself reaching for unhealthy, indulgent foods? Or mindlessly standing at the fridge or pantry, even when you’re not hungry? Yep, guilty! Our dietary behaviours are not only influenced by personal preference, but also social and environmental factors. When you think about it, home is where […]
Introduction The blanket coverage of coronavirus and its impact on the economy can lead to a lot of confusion. Some reports are hopeful of anti-viral drugs, others say a vaccine is at least a year away. There is talk of curve flattening but still rising cases and deaths. There is news of an easing […]
How to reduce expenses after a job loss and get back in the driver’s seat of your finances. With many thousands of Australians experiencing job losses and reduced hours as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many will need to take a look at their expenses to continue living within their means. The average […]
Have you received an unexpected email or text asking you to ‘confirm’ personal details by clicking on a link or opening an attachment? It could be an attempt to steal your information for financial gain. Identity theft is on the rise, so it’s important to know how to protect yourself. It’s hard to believe people […]
“In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to…” Many people around us have been using this time to consider the kind of world they hope to live in. The values they wish to see and the aspects they hope to leave behind. […]
Being stuck in isolation due to the coronavirus can be a real drain on your psychological health. But you can work through it. Your psychological health reflects how you feel, think, behave and relate to others. All of these areas are being affected by current global events and the need to physically distance ourselves. Research […]
When I’m stressed, I look to food for comfort. Other than triggering a soothing response and making me feel good inside, there’s a good case for it. Research has been telling us for years that stress impacts the gut. Prolonged stress can actually alter the makeup of our digestive system. We also know that what […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our daily lives from workplace closures to schooling children at home, from lockdowns to panic buying. Globally, as of 9 April 2020, there have been 1,395,136 confirmed cases, including 81,580 deaths reported to the World Health Organisation. In Australia, from Jan 26 to 9 Apr 2020, there have been 6,052 confirmed cases […]
Running a business can feel lonely at the best of times, and a lack of self-care can quickly cause mental health to suffer. Networking should be your first port of call, even under new lockdown restrictions. A recent University of Melbourne report demonstrated that, under normal circumstances, almost one third of business owners experience a […]
Introduction Along with the horrible human consequences, the coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the way we live and, as a result, investment markets. This has raised a whole bunch of questions: why does a big part of the economy have to go into “hibernation”? how long might it be for? […]
