Beauty Rebel — Lifestyle

Finding presence can be challenging in a world that demands us to be constantly switched “on”. Most of us experience an unending stream of mental chatter: our thoughts surrounding deadlines, worries and what-if’s can sometimes feel like passengers crowding onto a train at peak hour. So, how can we make a little more space for presence amongst the chaos? Sharon McGlinchey believes that taking one deep breath is a good place to start. We chatted to her about how her skincare rituals, such as the 3-minute and mineral mask ritual, are small acts which act as circuit breakers in our...

Have you heard about the ‘power pose’? According to recent research, standing with your hands on your hips or your arms raised in a ‘Y’ formation for about a minute will elevate your mood and make you feel more confident. This is just one effective mind and body trick of many!Small physical - and spiritual - acts can change your day. Here are 10 things you can do to bring more mindfulness and peace to your day: 1. Walking meditation In the Buddhist tradition, moving meditation is recommended for people with a ‘monkey mind’. You don’t have to walk fast and...

Defiance is a funny word. In children, we try to discourage it. In employees, it can lead to disastrous outcomes. But throughout history, those who are defiant in a positive way – who stand against injustice, who stay true to their own inner voice despite all of the external noise and who resist compliance to follow a higher calling – have changed the world for the better, time and again. In today’s world, defiance looks different. We live in a relatively peaceful, affluent time and certainly in Australia, we don’t suffer under an oppressive government or a cultural system which forces us into...