Life and style
‘You think: Do I really need anyone?’ – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person
When a relative was seriously ill and in intensive care for more than a month, Cianne Jones stepped in. “I...
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Wear shades in winter and follow the 20-20-20 rule: experts on 13 ways to look after your eyes
Eye health is often something that we take for granted until we encounter problems. But lifestyle choices such as screen...
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I’m finding it difficult to live up to my morals. How do I know when it’s OK to compromise?
I’m finding it difficult living up to my morals – where is the line between compromising a little, versus becoming...
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‘I lived the life I’ve always dreamed of’: the man who cycled around the world for four years
In April 2022, Andreas Graf set off on his bike from his home in Norway. His dream was to cycle...
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Is Australia getting ruder? How to be kinder to others in everyday life – and break the contagion of rage
Think of a typical day in our angry world. You open social media and read abuse either directed at yourself...
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Can you acquire courage?
Is it possible to acquire courage if you don’t have it? I was moved this week by the story of...
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We offered my friend a room to help her out, but four years later she’s still living with us
In spring 2022, my husband and I were lucky enough to sell our house for a profit and, with help...
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‘Green time over screen time’: how to really look after your eyes
The eyes are “the lamp of the body” according to the Bible; if they are healthy, the body is full...
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Deafening, draining and potentially deadly: are we facing a snoring epidemic?
When Matt Hillier was in his 20s, he went camping with a friend who was a nurse. In the morning...
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After high school, a friend I was very close to drifted away. Should I seek closure from her? | Leading questions
Should I try to seek closure with a person I used to love but drifted apart from, or is it...
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