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    BE HAPPY « BE BRAVE « BE KIND » BE YOURSELF reathe It’s a mood + Body positive « Friends forever - Gentle joy « PLUS inspirational prompt cards Jack of all trades » Cheers to you - Green thumbs up + Lighten your load - #DearleenMe Hi Britany Keller UX designe by day, astrator by night. love using ar to connect with others ~t gives ‘ny creativity a place to grow and tive. You can find ny illustrations on Instagram @brittanyellerart Webcoue "You have treine in your hese. You have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself any direction you chee! ~ Br. Sous, Oh, the Places You'll go! pressure to get your must-d ist sorted forthe year ahead, Sometimes, it seems 35 the whole P ractige guitar more often, Study harder. Et more veggies. The start af anew year i packed with ‘world iteling you what to do, So, guess what? We're going to pile right on and tll you what tod, too, Andi is this rite your own story. [We don't mean writing an actual story (although that's coo, tol), but rather taking control ofthe itl voice nattring away in your head (you know, the one tha’ sometimes abt gloomy, ‘negative, or mean). There are many things in life that we can't control the weather, other ‘people's opinions, wha Hare Styles i dating, our past experiences, things that may or may ‘ot happen in the future... But we can contol the stores we tell ourselves, about ourselves \We can shake up tha tle voice and start reframing how we respond to life's ups and downs. Because we cant control what happens to us - only how we respond to it ‘writing your own story alzo means getting to know yourself, and determining what is important ‘0 you, and why. It’s about choosing to back yourself instead of being a puppet to someone else's ‘opinions and demands, Andi allows you to let go of things that dont serve your bigger picture ‘The challenge to write your own story is not an easy ne. It might be one ofthe hardest new year's resolutions youl ever try, expecially when you're feeling overwhelmed, and everything Seems hard. Often, the pressure we fee olive upto other people's expectations and opinions ‘can derall what it fs we really want for ourselves. Here's where well set you another challenge: learn how to eat an elephant. Yes, ell, (But not realy realy) So, how do you eat an elephant” Bit by bit™ And what means i this: if chere isa huge task head of you (ike a brand-new year fled with endless opportunity and distractions) Breakit {down into small chunks, and focus ont piece by piece, day by day, one breath a atime. If a day goes by in which your story goes abit haywire, remember that you can always begin again this second, minute, hour - taking small steps towards the person you want to be. ‘The greatest adventures are the ones we embark on personally: to dig deep, confront our fears and move Forward, It won't be smooth saling ~ but it will be worthwhile, Embrace the challenge you've got this, 4 io elephants were harmed during the woiting of this Believe in ourselves » Choose lave, not fear» Practise compassion forall living beings teenBreathe Editor: Donnay Torr editorateenbreathe.com au Editorial Assistant: Michaela Hook Ae, Art Director: Tamara Byrnes Designers: Lauren McDonald, Mally Toby, Jo Chapman Manager, Brand & Community: Laure Thomson Contributors: Sarah Carter, Emily Ehlers, Emma Newlyn, Emma Chapman, Claire Blackmo: Janine Halloran, Hope Talbot, Vicky H Bourne, Tacey Davies, Carol Anne Strange, Chelsea Olver, Donna Findlay, Linda Moon, Dawattie Basdeo,C.S, Pacat, April Helene-Horton Cover Artist Brittany Keller ‘Teen Breathe Magazine ©GMC Publications is published under license by Lovatts Media, Chief Executive Officer: Rachael Northey Chief Financial Officer: Lauren Horne Head of Sales: jackie Garnett, Group Marketing Manager: Kirree Taylor Group Art Director: Luke Galloway Production Manager: Tina Lee Publishing Manager: Nicole Kennedy Retail Manager: Patrick Lovatt Phone: +61 24302 1517 Subscription Enquiis: [AUS 1800 254 199 | NZ 0800 254 177 1461 2.4302 1518 subs@lovettsmagazines.comau | www. LovattsMegazines com inking: VE Distribution: Are Direct ISSN: 2208-5289 represent those ofthe publishers ad nega resp can We acknowledge the Traditional Custadians of the land cn which we work, the Darkinyung People, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future Ei xeenbreatheau @ ereenbreatheau Bteenbresthe.com.au 26 JACK OF ALL TRADES Embrace all your passions CHANGE THE STORY Shifting your attitude From ‘ear to hope’ is a powerful move BoDy POSITIVE Practise the power of posture (youl thank us late! CARE & ATTENTION Explore thefve love languages and understand your own DEADLINE DREAD. ‘Teedolist giving you chills? “Time management tothe rescue! LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD Take some time to relax FRIENDS, FOREVER? Sometimes, letting go is good thing GREEN THUMBS UP Head cutdaors for some natural TLC! SWEET DREAMS [ARE MADE OF THIS And wie are we to disagree with Reynold Peernomo? ALYLA ASCENDING Rising star Alla Brown shares her passion for animal advocacy I's AmooD Don't worry, be happy! We show you how. CARING FOR COMMUNITY Sometimes, making 3 real difference can start close to home BEHIND GREEN EVES Don't et jealousy rle your life BOOKED ON A FEELING Ready to meet your next read? CCheck out our latest book recommendations GETTING WoRDY WITH IT Discover words that wow SAY ITYOUR WAY AIL takes isa itl bit of practise ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL For the love of animals GENTLEJoY This pose is basicaly a comforting hug! #DEARTEENME We ask two wondrous Australians = Apil Héléne-Horton and CS Pacat - to write letter to thelr 15-year-old selves CHEERS TO You a Embrace the adventure cof anew year IT'S NOT A WORD YOU OFTEN HEAR BANDIED ABOUT THE CLASSROOM, BUT IF THERE ARE LOADS OF THINGS YOU WANT To DO IN LIFE RATHER THAN FOLLOW ONE ALL-CONSUMING PASSION, IT MIGHT 8E THAT ‘MULTIPOTENTIALITE’ SUMS YOU UP TO AT ave you ever been asked: "What do you want tobe when youre older It’s such a huge question, involving hopes, dreams, and ambitions. And perhaps itmight be more appropriate to ask: What do you want to do when you're olde?” ‘After lena person usta collection of many things and not solely defined by the career they follow? A doctor, for instance, might well have decided to pursue a path in medicine, but that doesrt mean they cat or dont, have any other interests, ‘There's more to them than thei jab title. While it's good to think ahead and make plans, the big question of what you want {odoin the Future doesn't relly leave room forthe variety of passions, activities, and hobbies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Instead, it implies there isa single answer, and suggests that you have ust one tre cling. But is that cealistic? Some people might know what they want tobe from a young. ‘age, but many others ind that theyd prefer to explore several (unrelated) intrest, IF playing the piano, leaming tap, and reading about astronomy are all hobbies that absorb your time and fascinate you, you might dream of being a music teacher, a dancer, and a scientist. Perhaps writing science-Ftion novels, making fis, and changing the World ae a social activist allgnite a fre within you you cant choose between several interests, it doesn't mean youre indecisive In fact, few peopl follow one path at any stage in their life. But it does suggest you'te curious, enthusiastic, and inspired ~ and a mutipotentialte, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? “tes someone with many interests and creative pursuits ays author Emilie Wapnick, who popularised the term and gave a TED Talk on ‘the subject in 205, Her work is dedicated to encouraging those witha range of interests; people she ses as creative, out-ofthe-box thinkers, Although multipotential isa modern term, the idea of having mary passions goes back to 3000 BCE and an Egyptian called Imhotep, who was an architect, high priest, astronomer, scribe, and physician. Inthe more recent Renaissance period of the is and x6*centures, being knowledgeable about several subjects and having lots of sills and pastimes was considered to be of great value and importance. Take artist and engineer Leonardo da Vine! [see right, one of the mast well-known people from this era His many areas of expertise all complemented and fed into each other Today, people who are versatile inthis way are described as. “snult-pessionate creatives or ‘polymaths Embracing a wide variety of interests makes ife rich diverse, and fun Itbroadens horizons and opens a world of experiences Being curious about many subject alzo encaurages openness, Aexibiity, and adaptability. ‘According to Emile, mulipotentiaites have innovative ideas, solve problems, and introduce athers to new perspectives. Each time they "uy someting fresh, they flex their courage muscles and show others how tobe brave in fllowing their passions. f your path veers off in ‘any directions, chances ate that’ what youl be doing too. BALANCE IT OUT. e's OK to choose different activities at as @ PICK EASY WINS. Woried that you thumbs might not be al that green? Start with fast-growing vegies. Leafy green ike letce rocket, bok choy, andsverbect areal del candidates to boos your selfestem, They can alle ea grown in pts or {arden beds. For lowers’ hard ogo past nis and cosmos. Togeta growing head star, consider planting seedings instead of seeds they may costa ite more, but theyre grat for when oe fest diggin, (@ OON'T GIVE UP js ke wth ering toe bike youre vig to flew tines before it stars to fel more fai. {plant may de but so what? OF couse, is going to rt ft ‘was ute an expensive lant, but before you clit quits, explore ¢he pose easons why. Was there enough suni, iyou seater regulrty (or maybe even oo mich was the si pry drained f youre sil unsure speak ta horieultust who can help you diagnose heise. Za ma (© If youte intrested in getting involved with designing, growing, and building a garden, find out more at Community Gardens ‘Australi: communitygarden.org.au, ot Garden Clubs Australia _gardenclubs.org.au © Many further education institutions offer courses in horticulture, {garden design, or related subjects, all of which can lead toa diverse range of careers. Discover more at silsroad.com.au ormyfutureecuau, NEED INSPIRATION? ‘Botanical gardens ae found in many towns and cites around the ‘worl, Some ofthe most famous alo offer virtual tours. Here are a few iconic ones. (© Kew Gardens, London, UK.'My alltime favourite garden s the Kew Botanic Gardens! says Tammy. know, its onthe ther side ofthe world, but the collection of plants is tuly amazing. When the world opens again, | encourage you to vist! Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa Sydney Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia. Claude Monet Garden, Giverny, France. RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, UK. Keukenhof, Amsterdam, Netherlands, US Botanie Gardens, Washington, US. z i 3 : i i ‘Sweet dreamy, ARE MADE OF THIS ¥v, FALLING IN LOVE. Food play role mach more important than jut feeding the stomach ~ is the universal lve language of history and culture. And when it comes to desserts and baking, we canal relate to the way our brain reacts when we smell our, eg, sugar, and sometimes chocolate wafting through the ai as cakes or cookies bake inthe oven. The sweet, warm aromas unlock a part of our brain that opens up our memories, filling tuswith a sense of comfort and joy. ‘The moment | uly fein love with food waset actually from tasting orsmeling it it was when | took a book from the shelf that held my murs eclectic colection of cookbooks. ‘Mur had books on everything fom the fundamentals of basic desserts to those of theee-star Michelin chefs and restaurants, a5 well as some ofthe most conic gods of madem ine ining, such a8 Gordon Ramey, Ferran and Albert Adria and Francisco Migoya. found avery heavy book with a name that rolled off the tongue and ridiculous amounts of dishes that looked out of thi world - it wa Aline by Grant Achatz, “There were ingredients never heard of and didn't know how to pronounce, but the book fascinated me. That was the moment when I realised that food s more than just nourishment ~it can be an experience, as well as aplaform for storytelling ora way to express yourself Essential, food isanother form of art. linea amazed me with the colours the recipes, the deta and the purpose of each deh, The recipes in the book were unachievable, especialy fora 14-year-old Kd, although stil challenged myself to try them. | was more fascinated bythe biography, not justin lines but in many other cookbooks. I wanted to know how | could Become a chef of such incredible calibre, That became one ofthe main rivers for me to workin food, DREAMS DEFERRED ‘After | graduated fram high school, my parents wouldn't let me pursue my dreams in food. Working in hospitality themselves, they knew the struggles af the industry and Aidit want me to go through the same hardship, So, they pushed me to pursue a degree (a i typical in many Asian families), but | wasn't smart enough to get into the degrees ‘that would make ther proud. Natural, rebelled against my parents’ wishes and tried to get. ajob in high-end restaurant. Even though | asked to be paid alow wage (or not stall) and offered to do the dishes, | wae rejected, | had no experience, but | was wilng to learn n the end, defeated, listened to my parents and pursued another field where could still work with food, but azo get myself into university. (1 actually had to doa diploma course before being admitted to a degree, but | falled twice.) studied nutrition but | dropped out inthe frst year because | was absolutely not dligent enough in studying. Iwas just obsessed with cooking. 'd watch Harvard University lectures on YouTube of chef talking about food! id spend hours writing recipes and testing new dishes. t was a passion that would not die During those years, Mum opened a pastry kitchen in ‘our home, sling toa café. I helped out by doing the washing, packing cakes, and doing deliveries. actualy wasn't a huge fan of baking cakes - the clasie sponge cake, black forest, or mud cake. | was more drawn to plated desserts where | ‘much flavour was on the plate and be more expressive in the presentation. id control and balance hove {also did volunteer work asa htchen hand ata café in Bronte every Saturday for three months, helping the chefs prep during the day and cleaning up the kitchen at night, until one day | was asked to help with service. | really enjoyed the art of plating the food and the joy of ‘watching beautiful food going out, Sut | couldn't aford to keep working for fee. remember | had just 10 dollars in my pocket and an overdrawn bank account. had to use the x0 dollars to put fuel in my ar 0 | could make it tomy university classes, | ended up getting 2 pad job in another café for afew months | would wake up ats:00 am every morning, chop 3 truckload of Fut, mash avocados, make brcher muesl, and plate fut salads forthe brealfast and lnch shift, wrapping Lup by 4:00 or 5:00 pm. But | had no joy it was just whatever job | could get to put petrolin the ear tobe able to drive to university, which was two hours away from home. DESTINY CALLS! Around the time | was given the opportunity of ifetime toappear asa contestant on MasterChef Australia 2035, | {dropped out of university. My gslfiend at the time, who | ‘was constantly trying to impress with food, had pushed me to apply for the competition, | wasn't keen, but | remember her saying, ‘Ifyou don't apply, going to apply for you: After leaving the competition in fourth place, my brothers, ry mum, and I joined forces to open KOI Dessert Bar and Monkey's Corner. And the rest s history. Inthe years since MesterChef, ve been grateful to beable to show the country andthe world my love of food and cooking. Now | get to share it with you ‘Most of my childhood and school years were spent teaching myself to create, cook, and learn the basics and fundamentals of cooking. ve never trained under famous chefs for prolonged periods or had the luxury af going to cooking school, But | was determined to create my own style of cooking and journey into this beautiful world af desserts t goes to show that anyone can follow instructions and therefore anyone can cook, Remember that it's okay to fall and tying again is what will make you a better cook Thisis one ofthe reasons why love what | do ~ there's always room for improvement and plenty to lean. a" Whether you're a future MasterChef winner or just starting out, | hope these recipes can teach you to have fun and get creative inthe kitchen, You can follow more of Reynold’ culinary journey on Instagram @reynoldpoer or at koidessertbar.comau. CHOCOLATE MOUSSE “This fufy, decadent mousse, paired with the crunchy delicacy of honeycomb, i everything you've ever wished for ~ chocolatey, sweet, and delicious. Serves 8 36m thickened cream eggs, yolk and egg whites separated 20g white sugar 225g dark chocolate \Whip the cream until medium peaks form, then store ‘tin the fiidge until needed. Combine the egg whites and half the sugarin a mixer and whisk until medium:to-stif peaks form. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in heatprf bow! Inthe microwave or over a saucepan of simmering water 4 Combine the egg yolks andthe remaining sugar Jina heatproof bow! and whisk over a saucepan of simmering water until very Muffy, Once the mixture is lossy, slowly add the melted chocolate. (Don't worry ‘fit firms up and looks abit dry at this stage.) Remove the bowl rom the heat \Whiskin the meringue in three batches until the mixture {is well combined, smooth, and glossy. Using a rubber spatula, fold inthe whipped cream in three batches ‘until completely combined, G Pour the mousse into serving dishes r a container and put tin the ridge for about 45 minutes to set then enjoy! Serve with honeycomb (se recipe next page) if you lke. nN . . . ’ 60g caster sugar 60g liquid glucose 25g honey 758 bicarb soda Line a1 x30 x 8em cake tn with baking paper. Combine the sugat, glucose, and honey in a saucepan Cook over a medium heat unt the mixture reaches 256°C on a sugar thermometer. Remave the pan from the heat and quickly but carefully whisk in the bicarb soda as the mixture will bubble up very quickly. Innmediately pour the mixture into the tin, Allow the honeycomb to cool down and set for about 30 minutes Break the honeycomb into chunks and serve it on top of the mousse, You can als fold the honeycomb through ‘the mousse, tote ary left-over honeycomb in an airtight container for up to a week “Thy adding a teaspoon of ground cinnamon along withthe flour or top the batter with jst one or various fruits to form a gamish recommend enjoying these butter cakes while ‘eye sil slightly warm, with a hot cup of tea Serves 250g unsalted butter, softened og caster sugar 2008 selling four 2pinches of fine salt sags 285ml full-cream rile Yalemon, rated zest and juiced 20g honey, plus 50g fr brushing 2oml extra virgin olive oil Fut of your choice (se tp) eeeccecece Preheat the oven to 180°. Line five xocm spring-form cake tins with baking paper. 2 Putthe buster and sugarin an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high speed nti fy, about 5-8 minstes, Meanwhile, sift the flour and salt together ina separate bow 3. Once the butter mixture is Nuify, add the eggs, one ata time, and whisk untl combined. Add the milk, lemon zest, juice, honey and olive cil and whisk until completely incorporated. Add the sifted flour and slowly his until a batter is formed, {) Spoon g0g of the batter inta each cake tn, Arange thin slices or pieces of fruit on top. 5 Bake the cakes for35-40 minutes or untila skewer inserted into the centre ofeach one comes out clean, & Warm the honey inthe microwave for 10-20 seconds to loosen it. Drizzle each hot cake with some ofthe honey and use a pastry brush to brush it over the top ofthe cake, Allow the cakes to cool litle before removing them from the tins and brushing them with more honey. “TIP: Try using thinly iced or chopped apples, oranges, gs, ‘or berries ontop of the cakes. Ensue the fut isn't too bulky ‘ori il sink into the batter. You can also cook the batter in ‘one large cake tn. Increase the cooking time by about 15-30 ‘minutes, depending onthe size ofthe tin. Thisis an edited extract fom “The Dessert Game by Reynold Poemome, photography by Jeremy Simons except frp. 8, tography by Tery Gunata, BEEBE bicted by Murdch oss ENTE RRP 536.99, “FA LYLA‘¢ ASCENDING Starring in the role of Tatiana alongside Nicele Kidman in Amazon Prime's Nine Perfect Strangers, raising noney for animal welfare, finishing up the last years of primary school, and-simply enjoying being a kid is quite the balancing act ~ but tryear-old Alyla Browne makes it look effortless. Teen Breathe caught up with this rising star = YOU'RE MANAGING A BUDDING CAREER IN ACTING AS WELL AS PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES ~ AND INSPIRING OUR TEEN BREATHE TEAM WHILE ‘YOURE ATITIWE'D LOVE TO HEAR THE STORY [ABOUT HOW YOU FOUND YOUR PASSIONS AND PURSUED THEM WITH SUCH DEVOTION. “Thank yous0 much, thats 0 nice of you 03 Ive always been inspired tohelp animal. Soon after the bushfres and esing 0 many animals in rouble, thought ‘there mustberomethng | an do, Along with my nds at schoo, we came up with he idea of making ard sling pom: poms to donate toa wldife charity. Iwasa gest success, and we gave 109 percent of the money tothe Intemational Fund for Animal Wear (FAW, IFAW rescue dog fram the pound ad rain them to riff ‘out stressed koalas in fre-affecte areas. love the idea ‘that we nat only helped the Kola but alo saved the dogs. Whe wae fiming Nine Pret Strangers in Byron Bay, | aw ahala and her ory up a een the wd “That was excing; before that had ony sen themin the 200. grow older, im nt only going ta work on my acting carer, but also lp as mary animals as an, WHEN DID YOU FIRST GETINTO ANIMAL ACTIVISM? AT WHAT POINT DID YOU STOP AND THINK: HUH, YOU KNOW WHAT? IMGOING TO ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING “ABOUT THIS? ‘There wasrit an exact moment when decided to try and make a diference, but the Fst time acted was when | became vegetarian 18 months ag. hin tha simpy the idea of me] being a vegetarian the age of makes people stop and take notice. "always try to spot animals that need hep For example, just today, while ona walk inthe park, mum and found two baby mypas, which we put backin the tree they had fallen out of, The parents and aunts and uncles cameand fed them straight after we put them back so hopefully, they willbe OK. Other animals that we have helped include agoanna a water dragon, an atechinus (a small, mause-sized marsupial carnivore), a juvenile ‘crow, and lots of other birds. One day like to have my own wife sanctuary 20 can keep helping animals in need. HOW CAN PEOPLE GET CURIOUS ABOUT Kids should ask their parents to take them to the bush and just sitstll and watch te animale. See how many different types you can spot. Not us birds, but all animals 'm lucky, we have 2 small property not far fom Sydney and it has hundreds of fferent animal species to st and watch. ‘They ae all so beautiful, even the scary ones. There are lots cof parks and bush close by If people do tha, and star learning, Wwe willall understand how important its to protect animals and do everything we canto help them survive. Spending time in nature willinspie you more than you think. Watching animals, in the wild makes us al better peopl, SO, YOU'RE A SUCCESSFUL ACTOR AND PASSIONATE ENTREPRENEUR. HOW DO YOU BALANCE THOSE TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS? Tm lucky tobe getting work as an acto, and | eally want to make sure that a6 | get older, I continue to be able to help tase ‘money for good organisations that need it. The pom-poms were alot of fun! Maybe when | get older, 'l hve more ideas to.work on, but right now my main balancing acti friends, family school, and acting. | am fortunate to have been selected to.ttend Newtown High School ofthe Performing Arts I start this yearn Year Seven, | know they will have plenty ‘of ways to help me get the balance right. CHALLENGES IN YOUR WORK? Ive missed out on some roles | had aultioned for, but I earned from those experiences. Most people would think that getting ‘ejected would be the hardest part, but t's just what happens. You're not always the right person fr the role. You can take rejection personaly. Allan actor shoud care abouts doing the best possible selFtape and knowing that every great audition you do, even ifyou don't get the ob, creates a reputation, and gets you closer to the next role. GOING GETs TOUGH? Being overscheduled can bea problem when you're bath a school kid and an actor. Sometimes you must drop everything t0.do.an audition. ve had to trim down a lot of after-school activites to Focus on what I love most: acting. My parents keep ‘me on track to balance school, ating, and just being aki! GOAL-SETTING TIPS ‘Alyla suggest trying these tips to help you set ~ and reach ~ your goals: Write down your goals for five years fom now Loak at these goals regularly ‘Stick withthe plan, but be flexible Don let a few knockbacks deter you keep saying to yourself: "can doit!” HAVING FUN [When Ali's not on st o asin funds for animal ‘welfare she keeps busy with loads of fun hobbies: Playing with Twyla (our dog) Watching our mice da their crazy tuff Birdwatching on our Farm Driving our dune-buggy Video games with my sisters Hanging out with fends Watching my favourite TV shows Cooking sweet stuff ‘Oh, how coud I Forget... doing homework (ust joking) My proudest mament was jut last week! | learned | had been castin a lead role for an important production. Buti'm not allowed to say anything about it unt its officially announced: 8y the time you read this ll be ‘on set. Im so excited! WHO INSPIRES You {mingpied by everyone who has the guts to put themself cut theres an independent filmmaker. Everyone mus start Somewhere. Many ofthe amazing directors inthe industry started with shor ls "hope one day I can make my own films and maybe leven stata production company. Bu | know hope isnt a strategy. you need to havea plan to make it happen (when the time i ight) My dream ito achieve aleve of success that wil help me promote global changes on how people teat other animals and each other 19 A N Mg ts behing the spark of joy you Fel when someone likes your Instagram post. That pleasing sensation when your teacher says'Well done’ for handing in your homework on time. “The glow of pride you experience when you complete a tricky task cor that giddy ush when you've conquered along run. ‘The clever cocktail of dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins, sometimes known as the happy hormones triggers ‘ur most joyful responses and helps our mind, as wells many of cur body processes suchas digestion and sleeping So, how can wwe produce more of them? olfe)p) ‘As well spaying several important roles in the body, dopamine sparks ite fazes of jy in anticipation of you doing something feel-good. Ase known as the reward hormone, is main job i to encourage your mind to work towarde achieving a distant gol, one step \While dopamine ia great motivator, it can aso be rather addictive Constantly scaling on Instagramis an example ofthis chemical at work it's the search fr those easy hits of good Feelings ‘Tao much or too litle ofthis hormone init god for your body, but luckily, there are ways of keeping your natural eves balance Listening to music you love releases waves of dopamine throughout your bod. ss 2 Feelings bit met? jst 10 minute of exercise wll Z give youaniostan hit x Getting a good-quality night’ resis known 2) forits countless benefits ~ and one of them i stabilising your body's dopamine level ‘Alse known as the love drug. oxytocin isreleased when someone is with friends, Family, and people they love Produced by the hypothalamus region of the brain, this hormone has ‘many benefits, including the ability to reduce stress, boost tust and connection, and lower anxiety l's als the reason people fll in love. Hugging is the easiest way to release oxytocin - and the hugger gets just as much asthe huggee - but a budding romance is not the only way to get hit GIVE A LITTLE Arandom act of kindness, such as giving a surprise eft or sending a note, isa nice way to inerease your levels aswell as those ofthe receiver. STROKE A PET. The benefits oFhaving a furry (or not-s0 furry) fiend are endless, not least because petting them releases oxytocin and dopamine ~ a double win PRACTISE MINDFULNESS. Yoga and meditation ae both known for ealming busy minds, but they aso increase physic! awareness and bonding, which boosts oxytocin levels ‘The next ingredient for joy i serotonin, which, similarly to dopamine, sreleased inthe brain when we achieve something have our accomplishments recognised by others. This hormone sparks positive emations, such ae confidence, nd can help us fel calm and more focused While it’s best known for regulating our moods, the release ‘of serotonin in the brain benefit the rest of the body, too, by promoting healthy slep pattems and aiding digestion. Here's how to boost your levels naturally: HUG A TREE. Spending time in nature proven to increase happiness and boost self-esteem (Learn more about the magic of tees on page 44 of issue 2) SHOW GRATITUDE. Feeling thankful for what we have isnt always easy but doing so diily ssid to trigger a surge of serotonin in the bain SEEK OUT NATURAL LIGHT. Even in winter, exposure to daylight ineeases serotonin levels, which boosts mood and helps us fel calm and focused Known as nature's painkillers, endorphins ae released by the bran when a person i in in, or the body ie under stress, [After the pain comes the ga, when the rush of endorphins produces a natural high Exercise is the easiest way to achieve it although there's no need to cause yourself too much pain i the proces), but these alternatives wil stil hit the mark SHIVER IN THE SHOWER. Braving a cold-water shower will activate endorphins to give a natural high and energy boost Don't stayin therefor tao long, though! HAVE A GIGGLE. A good belly ugh canbe just as effective at releasing endorphins asa workout. EAT SPICY FOODS. Asa response tothe sensation of hot chiles on your tongue, your bran releases both endorphins and dopamine ~ another double win, WY Le CTT de LL Laser RENCE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD S ZT Se ‘uman beings are socal creatures (yes, even inroverts leave their couch cocoons on occasion). That's part ‘of wity weve been ising the company of other people so much nthe past two years. youre ready to ‘reach out to others and do something useful with your spare time thats meaningful and supports your local commurity, now's the time. Becoming more interested and involved in your area can help you create a truly special, supportive place tobe WHY DOES COMMUNITY MATTER? Being part of an area where people work together to support and nurture their local envronment, amenities, and everyone who lives there tends ta create greater happiness, connection, wellbeing, and belonging strong community made up of caring people of diferent ages ad from all Backgrounds makes fora better place to lve WHY OFFER YOUR TIME AND EFFORT? ‘There are lots of good reasons to support your local community which include fantastic benefits for you and your neighbourhood, some of which are outlined her. BENEFITS FOR YOU BENEFITS FOR EVERYONE © Build self-confidence and selfworth (© Aftiendier place to live (© Gain new skis and experiences (© Improved amenities and environment (© Make friends with ike-minded people (© Happier people connected through fiendship (©. Feel sense of pide and achievement from and support making diference © Asense of security © Acquire experience you can add to your CV, which will support your career and jb prospects (© The feeling of being part of something ‘greater than yourself SEVEN WAYS YOU CAN HELP ‘CREATE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT “Take a close look around you local streets ad parkland, Unless you ive somewhere exceptional tid, youll probably notice discarded drink cans, wind-blown newspapers and even tipped rubbish Consider organising or helping at a itterpicking hour with friends and neighbours or participate in a tree/wildfower planting scheme or conservation work, With just altle care and attention, you can transform an ares, which will make fa cleaner, more welcoming place to live, BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR Being neighboutly is about looking out for everyone in your community but especialy those who live nearby. It might be saying a cheery hello or chatting to an older cesident wh lives alone (always get permission fst from your parents or guardians) or offering to catty shopping or run errands for someone wo finds iteifficul to get out because of injury orilness. t's about being considerate and kind. BE INNOVATIVE Do you have an idea fora event, activity or resource that could make areal ference to your community? Perhaps you's ike 1 organise caft-making sessions ora sponsored fundraising event ‘The best way to tur an ides into reality is to have the suppor of ‘others who azo like your dea, Dont be shy. Discuss it with Finds and neighbours and ee i you can get local media coverage about it SHARE YOUR GIFTS ‘Ace you good at at? Can you sing or play a musical instrument? Are you a computer wizard? Offer your talents to the ‘community. You can use your gifts for fundraiser events orto help others develop their interests and sil SHARE YOUR THINGS Having a clear-out? Think of your community ist. Donate unwanted clothes, books, toys, and other items toa local charity shop or sell them ata ca-boot sale to raise funds fora worthwhile community cause, SUPPORT INITIATIVES ‘Most neighbourhoods have something going on. Visit your community centre, read 3 local newspaper, ar go anne ta find ‘out what's happening Perhaps there's a need fora new social hub a safe playground for chilren, a bush walk, ora community space (ike a library, where people can borrow useful things as wel as books). fit resonates with you, offer your support VOLUNTEER® Many community groups rely on volunteers ~ whether its fundraising fora cause, helping t coffee mornings, eunning events like a bake sale, or managing day-to-day activites Perhaps you could give some time and energy to help a local homeless shelter, animal rescue centre (ee page sa for more about working wth animals, after-school cl, amateur theatre group or sports events. Your neighbourhood isan extension of your home, so think bout investing any spare time you have in making ita welcoming place. Your ideas and actions might not change the word, but your community spirit could make a real and lasting difference on your doorstep, WHERE TO VOLUNTEER GOVOLUNTEER isa non-profit intiatve designed to make volunteering easier govolanteec.comau VOLUNTEERING AUSTRALIA ie the national peak body for volunteering, working to advance volunteering in the community: volunteeringaustralia.org SEEK VOLUNTEER i great source of volunteer opportunites, connecting organizations needing support with people looking for volunteer opportunities: volunteer. com.au {GV AUSTRALIA rans ethical volunteering programs in 2 lection, ing countries around the wodd:guaustaliacom au Under-i8s can volunteer, but some roles might not be suitable, 40 oska guardian to check if your chosen organisation has insurance and appropriate guidelines oso a good idea to involve them in you plans, as thei ikely be able to help. 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Many are young, like me, and very lonely t's so important to treat people with respect and no judgement. Volunteering gives me sucha sense of accomplishment. feeltve actually helped people and it’ very rewarding to know you've made difference to someone's day life Its helped me develop so much awareness about the issue of homelessness. wholeheartedly believe everyone should have access to essentials such a shelter, food, and clothing. Volunteering has alzo made me think more

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