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Sometimes chilling out is way easier said than done, but being able to relax is super-important for your health and wellbeing. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to relax, so you can choose the ones that you actually enjoy. It’s kinda ironic: relaxation takes some work, but it's worth it.

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Mindfulness – is it for me?

If you don't know whether you want to start practising mindfulness or not, we've got your back.

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Mob mindfulness: How to care for yourself while honouring your culture

Hear from Darug/Dharawal woman and mental health expert Jenny Holmes on how to practise mob mindfulness and strengthen your connection to Country.

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Ways to chill for cheap

Looking after yourself doesn't have to be pricey... we've got some creative ways to chill for cheap.

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How to be awesome at self-care

Taking time to look after yourself is vital for supporting your mental health. Discover our simple, effective self-care tips to help boost your wellbeing.

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What's your chill style?

Making time to chill out can keep you happy and well and prevent burnout. Take our quiz and get new ideas for chilling out based on your chill style.

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Mindfulness with the Roulettes

Under the high-risk pressure and stress of flying, Flight Lieutenant Amstrong has learnt to use mindfulness techniques to keep a clear head space. He's also found ways to apply this to everyday life outside the Roulettes.

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5 ways to declutter your mind

Learning how to offload your daily mental clutter can help you live in a more positive way. Check out five of the best ways to declutter your mind.

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5 ways music can get you through tough times

Music can boost your mood, motivate you, help you relax, connect you with others. Here are the music’s top 5 superpowers to get you through tough times.

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5 ways to tame your social media use

Social media can be a tricky beast. Sometimes you're having a great time; others, you're feeling flat from FOMO. Here are some ways to make it work for you.

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How to use music for mental health

It doesn’t matter if you love metal, pop or EDM, music can help your mood and help you cope with (or even take control of) tricky emotions.

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Lap up the mental health benefits of swimming

Looking for a new exercise routine that’ll make you feel good? Discover how swimming can boost your physical and mental health.

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5 lessons we can learn from Queer Eye

We love how the Fab Five encourage us to become the best versions of ourselves - and not just on the outside.

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"WTF is mindfulness?" meditation

Wondering what mindfulness is? Try this short meditation to find out.

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4 signs social media is sending you into a spin

Sometimes, too much of a good thing can be bad. Here's how to tell that your social media use is becoming a li'l too much.

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