Mind

After her boyfriend took his own life at age 20, Elle Perriam is campaigning for mental health awareness in the farming industry.

Home and Away star Sam Frost has shared the heartfelt essay penned by her partner in the hopes it will help others support their loved ones too.

''I almost find running to be a form of moving meditation.''

Just like a cold or virus, you can ‘catch’ someone’s ill temper. Here's how to protect yourself.

''No-one can prepare you.''

If you were to mention that you were getting therapy to family members, friends or colleagues, do you think it might raise a few eyebrows?

On a bad day, it’s easy to feel things are hopeless. Dr Denise Quinlan shows how to flip the switch and focus on the good.

If you’re stuck in a spiral of negativity, reframe your thinking and train your ‘positivity muscle’.

For many of us acceptance by others is a matter of survival because we fear rejection so deeply. But as you accommodate others, are you truly living your best life?

Combat those negative feelings, accept what’s important and discard what isn’t.

It's time to revisit the 'don't talk to strangers' rule - in the right circumstances of course.

Your heart is pounding, you're sweating, you can't seem to find the right words to say and when you do, they come out jumbled and your voice is shaky - panic attack or anxiety?

Known to us as one of the wild women on Westside, life is about to change significantly for Antonia Prebble.

We all want to feel loved and accepted by others, but the absolute first place to start is within.

Most people have little or no experience of what to do when someone close to them dies. A funeral director can guide you through the process.

People regret things they didn’t do more than they regret what they did.

Wake up to a brighter day.

One thing's for sure, she'll be kicking off those heels! Plus she'll be hosting two mind, body and soul workshops - keep reading to find out how you can join her.

Former All Black Glen Osborne gave it his all on DWTS but is happy to be able to get back out in the bush with his dogs.

Lift confidence levels with these four mantras.

Give yourself peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of.

Rebuilding after a devastating event is an ongoing process and some may experience post-traumatic stress disorder. Here’s what to know about it.

20 per cent of the world suffers from insomnia – but the good news is it is possible to reset your sleep patterns.

Non-traditional funerals seem to be growing in popularity but a proper farewell can help with the grieving process.

''Personality is a good predictor of a number of things and research suggests it is fairly enduring over our life span.''

Doing even just one little thing for yourself every day can amount to a happier life.

We all have days when we could do with a little confidence boost, here are three simple ways that'll work, instantly.

It’s a conversation nobody really wants to have because it’s about a subject none of us wants to face...

Jo is a former nurse, and aware that death is something that not many people are comfortable with.

'My breakdown was my breakthrough. Rather than looking back at what could have been, I embraced what was. I also allowed my feelings of grief 'to be' and flow through me rather than resist it.'

It's something many of us might struggle to reach, but here's seven things to try, that might get you closer to that elusive work-life balance.

The star admits she no longer wants to be famous. "Honestly, I want a normal life… I don't want any of this crazy, crazy world because it's not worth it."

For once in my life, I actually felt alive.

A love of fierce competition is in her blood.

In a candid Instagram post on her 31st birthday, the singer reveals that after a trying year, she's finally learning to love herself.

The former Bachelorette and fitness enthusiast has taken to Instagram to reveal her struggles with anxiety, stress and depression.

If I can do it you can do it, says the news journalist-turned wellness expert.

Jase Te Patu is a man on a mission to promote mindfulness, improve kids’ mental health and spread the gospel of yoga throughout Aotearoa

After fighting depression for three decades Kevin Billett attended a workshop that put him on the path to healing.

Travel memories have such an intense effect that they remain with us our entire lives. Neuropsychologist Lutz Jäncke reveals how holiday experiences stay in our memory.

'Invisibility' really says more about the men whose eyesight is failing.

A recent study has discovered the most effective dose of a ‘nature pill’ that will significantly lower your stress hormone levels.

Now To Love chats to psychiatrist, meditation teacher and founder of Mindful In May, Dr Elise Bialylew, who explains how mindfulness can help you shake those bad habits.

Cheap and chic buys you'll love, to support a humbling mental health initiative.

We hear talk of being bored to death, tears or silly. But maybe it’s time we twisted that thinking on its head.

If you feel tired and burnt out by Friday, here are five ways to take better care of yourself during the working week.

There's no doubt our lives seem to get busier by the minute. But there is a way of looking at our commitments that might ease the load – we just need to adjust our thinking.

In our often-hectic schedules we leave little room to carve out space for ourselves.

When the going gets tough it’s our psychological strength that helps us cope, so how are we doing?

When it comes to getting a little help in life, the options are numerous.

The sports presenter opens up about how she is learning to cope with losing both her brother and father.

It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from or what job you have, depression doesn't discriminate.

On-screen, Sally’s character Nicole is a former party girl who has settled down. In real life, the Kiwi actress battles anxiety issues. Here, she tells Maria Hoyle some of the helpful techniques she uses to find calmness.

Confidence may seem like an elusive quality you either have or you don’t, but it’s actually something you can build and foster.

''I'd have a real knot in my stomach, and then suddenly I couldn't breathe.''

Can feeling jealous make you a better person? Deborah Hill Cone is about to find out.

This week is Tinnitus Awareness Week. Now To Love writer Karyn Henger is a sufferer and shares how she has learned to live with it.

Our lives are full of random, joyful experiences, but how can we make sure we remember them?

''I feel better than I did, but know there's still plenty to do.''

How to be your own biggest cheerleader.

Butterflies in your stomach? Or do you feel it in your bones? When your body gives you signals it’s wise to listen.

When keeping a secret impacts on your health and happiness, it’s time to spill the beans.

"That cavalier 'she'll be right' attitude just doesn't hack it any more," she says. "The more open I am, the more people, I hope, will talk about it."

8 habits to adopt for a happier and healthier you.

''I know I'm richly blessed and live a privileged life. But it did not make me immune...''

Don’t just rely on new years resolutions that fizzle out after a few weeks – try to incorporate these simple life hacks until they become a habit.

Set your goals and just go for it

One woman's journey of acceptance as she grows older.

The Kiwi comedian is not what you'd call an early riser.

The starting point is to accept it's neither possible nor desirable to be in a state of perpetual bliss.

''Emotions are a useful barometer and sometimes a warning signal to show how we are tracking in life.''

These heartwarming true stories will show you that you can make it through anything!

Patrick Miller admits life after MAFS Australia took him to a dark place. It's something Gareth Noble and Wayne McIntosh from the Kiwi version can relate to.

Navigate the silly season with ease by following these tips.

''Downtime is vital for a healthy work-life balance''

''I promised Greg [Boyed], my old workmate, before he died from depression, I'd go see the doc...''

For some Christmas is a lonely time of year. Here are 5 easy ways to make sure the festive season is merry for everyone.

''I see so many people who are broken by losing friends and family members this way, and it saddens me so much.''

If only they were a perfect match!

You've got to find a style that resonates with you.

There are ways to relieve your migraine without the use of medication.

There’s hard science to support the view that we are better off keeping some things to ourselves.

People who regularly practice gratitude are happier and more resilient - and they have better relationships.

Play to your strengths!

Whether you love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Now To Love takes a look into whether or not social media is hindering or helping our relationships and self-esteem.

If at first you don't succeed - you might fail. If that prospect freaks you out, you're not alone. We look at how to move through the fear of failure so you can live your best life.

Christmas is just around the corner.

''Without that conversation, who knows what would've happened?''

''To the outside world, my life must have looked perfect. But really, it was not all sugar-coated rainbows at all.''

If you’re feeling the same doom and gloom that the rest of the world is, it's time to have another look at the stats. There’s actually a lot going right for New Zealanders.

Learning to manage stress will help improve your quality of life.

Forget the sports car, designer threads and other status signifiers.

Want to stress less, sleep better and feel more peace? Mindfulness can help with that.

More and more people are finding how empowering it is to let go of needing to be 'in the know'.

Taking care of your mind and happiness is more important than you think.

Polly first struggled with depression at age 13, but she was only diagnosed at 21 when she found herself in a psychiatric ward.

Take a break from your phone, online life and overflowing inbox.

''If I hadn't discovered the Invictus Games, I'd have gone into a dark place and probably never come back.''

Simple tips to help keep your eyes on prize.

Keith and his young friend Vicki are a shining example of how friendships are formed through Age Concern’s accredited visiting service.