Alexandra McCarthy

When I'm not reading, writing and learning about all things beauty and wellness, I'm hanging with my two dogs, Bella & Marley, or enjoying a cheeky G&T with friends. Most weekends you'll find me either eating my fave avo toast at my local cafe or enjoying live music. I'm always keen to read a new book and I'm slowly working my way through my mammoth reading list.

Letting Your Mind Wander Can Actually Be a Good Thing

Sure, mindfulness is good, but so is free thought.

Listening to Classical Music While Working Out Can Increase Your Performance

Who would have thought?

Researchers Find Biological Mechanism That Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A small win for the 20% of the world’s population who live with IBS.

Having a Coffee Before a Nap Can Actually Help You Drift Off to Sleep

The coffee hack we all need.

This Handy Breathing Trainer Helps Improve Lung Capacity for Greater Endurance

Enhance your exercise performance.

A Breathing Exercise to Try the Next Time You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

A scientifically supported method of reducing stress.

Anxiety or Intuition? Here’s How to Tell the Difference

Learning to trust your gut can be tricky.

Where to Get Your Skin Checked — From Bulk Billed to Paid Appointments

An annual professional skin check is recommended.

6 Stress Management Strategies to Add to Your Daily Routine

Stop stress in its tracks.

Anxiety Instead of Endorphins After High-Intensity Exercise? Here’s Why

Sometimes the endorphins just don’t kick in.

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