Jacinta Fabricius

Mastering essential photography composition techniques is a crucial step in transitioning from wannabe to serious artist. Knowing how to effortlessly arrange a scene to capture the perfect frame separates the pro photographer from the amateur. Practice these photography composition tips when you next press the shutter trigger, and in no time, you’ll be impressing friends and family (and Instagram followers) with your engaging images.

Expert advice for following a plant-based diet, plus improving your health and animal welfare.

We had no idea what our lives had in store for us until we took our first city break together and realized the passion we shared for travel. Fast forward 5 years and 16 countries… we have camped in the Borneo rainforest in Malaysia, climbed an active volcano in Sumatra, swam with sharks in Sri Lanka, and explored temples in Chiang Mai. We don’t regret following the road of travel, if anything, we regret not taking this path sooner!

Alice has 10 years' travel experience having visited 25 countries across Asia, Europe, North, Central, and South America. The environment, sustainability, and living a compassionate life are matters close to Alice's heart. Her ethical principles are best exampled through her 15-year vegan lifestyle, zero-waste mindset, and efforts to make ethical consumer choices that support local and eco-friendly brands.

People started to look for ways to pass the time when the world began to shut down and shelter in place at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. They baked sourdough bread, tried indoor workouts and pulled old board games out of storage. At first, it seemed like staying at home was a chance to relax, but it quickly became tiring to remain inside.

Every individual has their own reason for adopting a vegan or plant-based diet. Whether it's animal rights, health, or environmental reasons, traveling does not have to compromise your values. Vegan travel is no different from other little difficulties you may encounter on any travel adventure. You learn to overcome them, and the next time you're in a similar situation, it's much easier. These 25 tips for easy vegan travel have been developed from 14-years of experience traveling to 30 countries on an exclusively plant-based diet.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in Southeast Asia's diverse natural wonders, epitomized by enthralling sunsets, jungle-lined hiking trails, and tropical beaches, our hand-picked list of the best natural attractions in Malaysia proves when it comes to raw beauty, this country is a strong contender. Borneo is one of the few locations endangered orangutans can still be seen in their natural habitat while Peninsular Malaysia offers gushing waterfalls, mountains begging to be climbed, and idyllic tropical islands just off its borders.

The concepts of mindfulness and the law of attraction have been explored in Western culture for decades. But in recent years the practice of these two concepts has shifted from their mystical roots to a broader mainstream acceptance in the fields of psychology, health, and science. The Law of Attraction is a timeless principle that, when combined with the power of mindfulness, can be tapped into to better understand where you’re focusing your energy and bring more of what you truly want into your life.

Paige has learned the art of slowing down, calming the chattering in her head, and hearing the wise voice of her True Self. By tuning in, getting the messages and acting on them one baby step at a time, she is living her dream life. Paige believes anything is possible if you want it badly enough. After decades of living an intentional life, she knows this to be true and wants to share those possibilities with you.

Deciding how to spend your hard-earned money wisely can be intimidating. Regret lurks around every financial choice. Thankfully, mindful spending is a one-two punch, easing spending stress while accentuating your uniqueness. In a nutshell, mindful spending is lifestyle-based money management. When practicing mindful spending, you develop an acute awareness of how all your spending aligns with current needs and desires. This means your money reflects your individuality.

I’m an avid consumer of knowledge to improve my life. I leverage traditional insights to craft new perspectives and share my unique approaches. My signature interest is on using money to live - not living for money. After much frustration with mainstream financial advice, I created my own path to satisfied spending. Now I encourage others to do the same.

Without realizing, most of us know or have met someone that is a highly sensitive person (HSP), otherwise known as sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) according to scientists. Individuals with SPS tend to possess a greater awareness of their surroundings, being more sensitive to stimuli, including other people's moods, both for better and worse. HSPs tend to become over-stimulated or tire more easily than their less-sensitive counterparts, which without the right kind of support can result in feeling misunderstood and frustrated. If you’re wondering 'could I be highly sensitive?', here’s 5 signs to look for.

I’m a research scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara specializing in the neural basis of love, attachment, and sensory processing sensitivity (or Highly Sensitive Persons). You can find some of my articles on PsychologyToday.com.

May brought a major milestone with the launch of the Forever Break podcast. We are especially proud of the content and quality, especially considering it's our first season. To celebrate the launch, we are giving away a DJI Mavic Air 2 drone plus a bunch of cool prizes. And of course, more articles have been published over the last month.

The concepts of minimalism perpetually expand our mindset, despite or maybe because they’re so simple. If you strive to adopt core minimalistic principles into your lifestyle, you may be wondering if minimalism and luxury are compatible. We may appreciate the finer things in life once in a while, so where’s the balance between having less 'stuff' and going without?

Many people are searching for the 'right way' to eat. They look outside of themselves in every place imaginable for their answers and there are plenty of places to look. Diet books and diet gurus abound and wait around every corner to tell you how and what you should eat, while the very best guide is often overlooked. The answers you seek can be found by looking inward.