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The Season to be Grateful

Gratitude is associated with positive emotional experiences – so putting it to work is a good way to enjoy Christmas a little more.

How Aussies Are Feeling About Christmas This Year

Although setbacks were faced by many Australians this year, there is a prevailing sense of optimism as we approach the Christmas season.

A Rare Gem: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Christmas Movie With a Difference

The Holdovers is an unexpected joy with a different aesthetic appeal than your typical holiday movie. The beauty is just under the surface.

Pecan Shortbread Cookies

These easy, no-fuss Pecan Shortbread Cookies are made with just a few ingredients and taste awesome with the addition of roasted pecans.

Lifeline Releases Free Mental Health Guide for Holiday Season

Lifeline has a hub of articles, quizzes, testimonials and resources to help us have a healthier, happier holiday season.

Forget Incentives: This is What Really Motivates Humans

It is most persuasive and most charitable to appeal to our innate sense of altruism, says futurist and leadership writer, Michael McQueen.

Walking With Jesus at Christmas Time

Walk a little closer with Jesus at Christmas, and you just might begin to change the world, writes Brian Harris.

Make Sure You Rest and Recharge Before a New Year

Do get the chance to properly rest over the break? And if you do, do you find that you continue to feel tired and fatigued into the new year?

How To Be Pool Safe in Summer

Kidz Alive reminds us that pool gate safety and supervision are key to having a fun summer in the pool this year.

Following Your Values Can Increase Your Enjoyment of Christmas

Paying attention to which activities align with our values is a great way for us to increase meaning and enjoyment at Christmas time.

A Day of Inclusion: “Cherish Our Role”

The International Day of People with Disability offers a time of celebration and inclusion.

NSYNC is Back for ‘Trolls Band Together’ – Movie Review

Prepare yourself for a smorgasbord of colour, bucketloads of glitter, and more boy band jokes than you thought any film could contain.

The Holiday Survival Guide

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. A time of both joy and stress. Here are some tips for good mental wellbeing in the Christmas holidays.

The Nine God Conversations of Christmas

Have you noticed how much of the Christmas story hinges on God’s conversations with the key characters and how they responded?

Gingerbread Cupcakes

You can still enjoy holiday treats when made with real food ingredients. Gingerbread Cupcakes are the perfect tasty treat for Christmas time.

The Two Basic Human Needs: Bios and Zoë

Maslow once thought our highest need was to fulfil our individual potential; he later revised this, realising we have spiritual needs too.

Connection is Essential to Australia’s Longevity Boom

Australia’s ageing population means a need for connection and community as well as skilled and dedicated aged care workers.

Christmas Devotion – God is With Us

Until that first Christmas people had a sneaking suspicion that God was ‘for’ us, but after Christmas they knew – God is actually ‘with’ us.