In today’s fast-paced world, the drive for ‘success’ often leads to fatigue and burnout. We consistently feel the pressure to perform, whether in our careers, family lives, or personal growth. But what if the key to achieving your highest potential lies not in doing more, but in doing less?  We underestimate the ‘power of pause’.

Looking after ourselves kindly, slowly, and holistically is so ‘in’ right now, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Whether we’re reconnecting with nature, prioritising rest and recovery or lacing up a fresh set of Hokas, health and wellness in 2024 is set to be both simple and sustainable. Words by Jacqueline O’Neill As the

We asked Eleanor Pendleton, the Central Coast’s own beauty guru and Founder & Publisher of Gritty Pretty, Australia’s premier beauty website and magazine, to share her current favourite beauty buys and salons. So if you are visiting the Central Coast, take note for the best in hair, skin, and all things beauty! Eleanor Pendleton is

When the National Breast Cancer Foundation announced in 2020 that it was aiming for zero breast cancer deaths by 2030, fashion-designer superstar, Camilla Franks, a breast cancer survivor and NBCF ambassador, wrote a moving letter to her future self. Dear Milla, Twelve years since you sat in that doctor’s office and felt the world around

In our fast-paced and hectic lives, finding moments of relaxation and self-care has become more important than ever. One way to escape the chaos and rejuvenate both our minds and bodies is by indulging in a day spa experience. We sat down with Nicole Spargo, owner of Five Star Day Spa, the Central Coast’s leading

Coastal Goddess, run by highly qualified practitioners at a newly opened clinic in Saratoga not only offer state-of-the-art aesthetic treatments, they specialise in all aspects of women’s intimate health. Dr Kelly Needham established Coastal Goddess in 2021 to provide women of all ages a comprehensive range of facial aesthetic and intimate health treatments, in a

Our partners at Smile On Clinics offer a network of premium dental practices across the Central Coast, Hunter Valley and Sydney regions – and their approach to dentistry is quickly gaining momentum… With their flagship clinic, Mingara Dental, located in Tumbi Umbi, and other clinics including Tailored Teeth in Burwood, as well as Avoca Beach,

Coasties that were once hard-pressed to find somewhere to practice yoga are now spoiled for choice with studios and classes on offer from Avoca to Erina and Woy Woy to Killcare. Whether you have back pain or RSI, want greater flexibility or less stress, or maybe need more energy or headspace, yoga could be the answer. Nothing

Some of the Central Coast’s best health gurus have some awesome recommendations on how to keep healthy and well this summer.

After a difficult 2020, now is a great time to reset for summer with some inspirational tips from some Central Coast health and wellbeing experts.

Smooth like a Sunday, lip-smackingly delicious, absolutely guilt-free and wickedly good for the soul, there is much to love about the latest breakfast trend - smoothie bowls.

It's so important to take the time to tend to our overall wellbeing - to go inward, to laugh, and to rejuvenate our hard-working bodies -  and it turns out the Coast has some great new ways to help you do just that.