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The Mentemia blog
Our latest collection of insights, advice, tips and techniques for your mental wellbeing.
5 ideas for spring self-care
How are you taking care of your mental wellbeing this spring? Here are some new and tried-and-true ideas to give a go.
10 ways sleep can improve your life
What sleeping like a log can do for your health and happiness.
Help! My partner is a restless sleeper
What to do if your partner is keeping you awake at night.
Why dietary fibre is good for you (and how to eat enough)
NZ registered nutritionist Nikki Hart shares the down low on dietary fibre, including five delicious ways to increase your intake.
Want to know the six ingredients that improve mental wellbeing?
Small, daily actions add up to positive mental wellbeing. Discover the ultimate recipe for a great life with our new Course in the Mentemia app.
6 Pillars: Move for mood boosting action
Moving your body in ways that feel good has many benefits for your mental wellbeing.
Understanding the stages of sleep
What really happens to your brain and body when you sleep?
Six ways Jazz Thornton looks after her mental wellbeing
Find out how this mental health activist and Young New Zealander of the Year 2021 keeps herself well and thriving.
Sleeping in activewear – and other tricks to encourage exercise
Short on time? Here are some life hacks to help you fit more exercise into your day.
Discover the art of slow living
As the world gathers speed, slow living is making a comeback.
Do these things during the day to sleep better at night
What you do during the day impacts how well you sleep at night. Try these tips for the day for better sleep.
5 questions that will help motivate you to stay active
Tune in to what matters to you most and find the motivation you need.
How to handle health information overload
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of health information out there? You’re not alone. Dr Nic Gill shares some tips.
Take it slow: Find pleasure in cooking and eating slowly
How to make mealtimes a moment to savour.
Why some carbs are excellent ‘brain food’
Your brain needs a continuous source of fuel to perform well – and it gets this fuel from carbohydrates.
Fun and flavourful ways to stay hydrated this summer
What counts towards your daily water intake? You might be surprised.