Wellbeing, mental health, happiness, flourishing, and thriving – synonymous words that imply that one is living a meaningful and purposeful life. One filled with joy, contentment, connection, and purpose. So what is the magic combination in achieving such a state?

All too often is mental health viewed simply as the presence or absence of a condition that impacts negatively upon an individual’s life. But this perspective is an oversimplification of a much more intricate experience.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that Australia is a “fast-changing, ever-expanding, culturally diverse nation”. According to the 2021 Census, the country’s population has more than 250 ancestries and over 350 spoken languages.

Companies today are required to be highly adaptive and agile in their style and approach to business. Today’s workforce is seeking greater flexibility regarding how and where they work, and is pursuing a more fitting representation of a healthy work-life balance.

According to the Australian Medical Association, “Domestic Violence is an abuse of power. It is the domination, coercion, intimidation, and victimisation of one person by another, through physical, sexual, or emotional means, within intimate relationships.”

Impostor Syndrome is a common behavioural health condition. It is the experience of feeling like a fraud and fearing those around you will find out, and can impact anyone, regardless of age, accomplishments, social status, or skill level.

Despite our understanding that change is a part of life, adapting to it remains a constant struggle for many. These days, the pace of change has increased, and with it, the directions from which change comes, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed and lost.

As we enter a new year, we find ourselves in a space where we can finally catch our breath and take stock of the previous. For many of us, there will be a strong desire and drive to shift gear from surviving to flourishing (and even thriving).

Boundary-setting is a vital skill that ensures healthy work, romantic, family, and platonic relationships. We are often never taught how to set boundaries, or even told that they are important. But without effective boundaries, unhealthy or toxic relationships can develop.