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Learnings – THE BASICS OF MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

We asked Naarm / Melbourne-based Yoga teacher, certified Ceremonial Cacao Facilitator and certified Sound Facilitator, Ashleigh Dickinson to give us the down low of all things mindfulness meditation.

Learnings – WHY IS IT SO HARD TO RELAX?

'It’s absurd to think that the only times I feel it is valid to lean into being still for longer than just a fleeting moment between work and play, are during two contrasting states of being. So, what’s keeping us from embracing rest as a part of our everyday routines instead of saving it strictly for when we think we absolutely need it?'

Sounds – SOUNDS FOR SWEET DREAMS

For slowing down. For setting the mood. For putting yourself first. For investing in rest. Sounds like what you need? Sounds for Sweet Dreams. Curated by @samantharewild

Spaces – SENSE OF SELF: A PLACE TO REST YOUR MIND

You've probably heard of Sense of Self, a bathhouse sanctuary in Melbourne’s inner north. Providing an antidote to what’s come to be known as 'wellness', their beautiful space explores the notion that "idleness is essential to activity". We spoke to Co-Founder, Freya Berwick to learn more about it.

Toolkit – HOW TO ACTUALLY FIND REST THIS SPRING

Reading a book in the local park? A promise to yourself to wake with the sun? For a lot of us, spring can usher in a revival of sorts. Learn how we can choose and prioritise the perfect rest and relaxation rituals for spring with Dr Jo Mitchell, Director and Co-founder of The Mind Room.

Sounds – SOUNDS FOR SELF-DISCOVERY

Our first Self Care Sounds playlist 'Sounds for Self-Discovery' is live on Spotify. Carefully curated by our Self Care Originals team, it’s the perfect soundtrack to your morning walk, coffee, or journaling session. Tune in, tune out, lean in and discover yourself.

People – AN INTIMATE LOOK INTO MON BARTON'S BEDROOM

Now more than ever, our bedrooms are our very own sacred, personal sanctuaries. For Melbourne creative, Mon Barton (aka. @mons.monday), her bedroom is a space that directly reflects the qualities she needs amongst the chaos of life.

Toolkit – 5 JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR SELF-DISCOVERY

Grab a pen and paper, or open the Notes section of your phone and get ready to discover and explore your values. Spend as much or as little time as you like on each prompt.

People – WHO THE F*** AM I?

We’ve all had that 'Who the f*** am I?' moment. For Ben Ilobuchi, it’s realising that "there aren’t ‘dumb ones’ or ‘smart ones’ or ‘cool ones’, everyone is a mish-mash of everything and it all comes out in different environments and different ways."

People – 5 WAYS TO INCORPORATE SELF-CARE INTO YOUR BUSY DAY

We asked Genevieve Phelan, one of the busiest writers we know, for her top tips for restoring herself when her brain feels like it's working overtime.

People – A SELF-CARE REMINDER FOR EVERY DAY

Fun fact: Self Care™, as you know it, all started with one conversation that our Founder, Rachael Akhidenor had with a friend in 2018. A part of creating a revolution and movement that makes self-care inclusive, is about making it accessible. So here are Rach's self-care reminders: one for every day of the week.