WellBeing

WellBeing is the World’s leading journal of natural health and living. A refreshingly intelligent reading experience, WellBeing offers inspiration for a way of life that is authentic and soulful. Reportage reviews the latest developments (or revived ancient practices) in natural living, and in-depth articles both challenge and inspire pragmatic action in the real-world balance of work, life, family and community. WellBeing reaches an increasingly sophisticated audience of citizens of the global village.

Gratitude • n 1 the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Spontaneity • n 1 a way of behaving in which you do what feels natural and good whenever you want to, rather than planning things first

From the editor-in-chief

From the editor

It's in the doing • What is your favourite moodboosting activity?

Recent medical findings for a healthier body

Interesting slices of life

All the latest in environmental issues

SAMe • SAMe is a naturally occurring compound that has so many roles in your body that it is essential to health and wellbeing.

SOME TRUTH • We are all motivated by something. Our health is our greatest wealth.

Kombucha • Kombucha is a fermented drink that has a rich heritage and many healing effects.

PS: WE LOVE YOU • Drink happiness guilt free

Sunlight • 1 n the light of the sun

13 obstacles to a healthy lifestyle and how to overcome them • With some planning, knowledge and support, you can move past common obstacles and towards a healthy lifestyle.

Rachel Lowry, WWF-Australia Chief Conservation Officer • Spend ten minutes with our Paradigm Shifters, the people who are shaping the ideas that will take us into the future. First up, Rachel Lowry, a fiercely inspiring woman. As the WWF-Australia Chief Conservation Officer, she works with experts to develop solutions to problems that threaten nature and our wellbeing.

The paradox of acceptance • Acceptance is about taking ownership of challenges and reclaiming the energy and inspiration to rebuild, reinvent and recreate yourself and your life.

Harnessing empathy • The rewards of learning to be empathic are extraordinary. At a cultural level, empathy is critical to fostering kindness, compassion, non-violence and happiness. At an individual level, empathy is essential to happiness.

The power of apology • To say sorry in a genuine and meaningful way can be the most self-affirming thing you can do. It can boost your moral bank account and research shows that when you give a wholehearted, unqualified apology to someone you’ve offended, your own self-respect and your sense of wellbeing skyrockets.

Music • n 1 any sweet, pleasing or harmonious sounds; an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions.

Harnessing the five love languages for a strong friendship • Friendships are an essential ingredient in a happy life. It’s time to give them the care and attention they deserve.

The reality of relationship ghosting • We’re more connected than ever, yet we can be less communicative as a result. Ghosting, when a person ceases contact for reasons unclear, is prevalent. For the “ghosted”, it can be an upsetting and confusing experience.

Yoga for imagination • As we pivot for a better future, the capacity to imagine that future is more crucial than ever. Take a yogic look at what imagination is and how to unlock it using a series of accessible asanas.

Layne Beachley — surfing and serving • Layne Beachley AO is a world surfing champion, entrepreneur, champion of women, chair of Surfing Australia and ambassador for many charities. She has battled demons along her road, but through it all she has developed a powerfully down-to-earth...