Yoga, also known as meditation for the mind, does wonders for the mind and body and has been known to significantly reduce stress and anxiety. Should you be new to the practice and looking to see which style would best suit your lifestyle and approach to exercise; Kundalini yoga may well be the answer or at the very least, a good starting point.

Kundalini yoga or the yoga of awareness differs from Ashtanga, Vinyasa or even Hatha yoga in that it focuses on attaining spiritual enlightenment primarily, and developing physical strength after. The practice originated from the term Kundalini, or what is otherwise known as the totality of energy, the constant and infinite flow of creative energy within us all. In order to awaken that energy and unblock the energy centres or chakra's in the body, one must perform a series of postures or asanas at varying speeds and at times sequentially.

Starting with the spine or base chakra, a combination of these postures and hand gestures known as mudras will gradually allow the upward flow of energy, until the crown (top of head) is eventually reached. A typical Kundalini yoga session will also combine breathing exercises, in a controlled and repetitive way. The duration of a class will vary from 60 to 90minutes, depending on where you choose to have your session. A trained and certified yoga teacher will advise you to practice Kundalini whenever possible in the morning, on an empty stomach.

A new you can mean a new way of thinking, a new sense of self - or just an entirely new approach to skin care. With the beauty world taking notice to its consumer's evolving needs by introducing gentler, skin friendly products, there's really no better time than now to start cleansing your cosmetics and introducing natural, organic products that are more nourishing to the new you.  

All of this Aussie brand skin care range is certified organic and made entirely from either plant or mineral based ingredients, meaning they are 100% gentle to the skin. Boasting the cooling and calming properties of the rose flower, and proven to be effective in treating inflamed skin, this Organic Rosewater by Pukka is a must try. It's even suitable for all skin types and can be used as a natural toner after cleansing, or simply to hydrate dry and tired skin when needed.

Although designed to use with the Camelia & Rose Moisturiser, the Pai Organic muslin cloth can be just as effective without. Made from an unbleached natural fibre cloth, this gem promises to gently exfoliate while carefully cleansing the skin. It also comes in single or multiple packs.

If you are feeling low and lethargic, with little motivation for life, first try natural ways to improve your mood before turning to the doctor and medication.

Exercise is well known for releasing endorphins, however there are also properties within certain types of foods that are believed to have positive benefits on your mental health.

As well as being packed with vitamin E, these tasty morsels also contain plenty of selenium, a mineral that has been linked to lowering depression. Stick to a few a day, as they are also very high in calories.

Protein has high levels of amino acid phenylaline, which increase the brain's levels of dopamine, the happy and alert brain chmical. Research is being undertaken to see if pheylaline can even help combat the symptoms Parkinsons disease. Whilst all protein is a good source of phenylaline, white meat has particularly high levels, and is typically healthier than red meat.

Broccoli is naturally high in vitamin B and folic acid. Vitamin B has been linked to lifting moods and studies have shown that those with low folate levels may be more susceptible to depression. Broccoli is also a great all-round ‘superfood' maintaining health as well as mood.

Not only can chocolate make you feel better because you are enjoying it, it also increases levels of serotonin, another brain chemical linked to being happy. It also contains anadamine, a chemical with mood uplifting properties. Opt for dark chocolate to minimise calorie and sugar intake.

Do you ever find yourself struggling to get out of bed on a Monday morning, dreading the day and the week that looms ahead? And, once at work, do you find yourself ‘going through the motions', barely waiting until 5.30pm when you can escape? Worse still if you find yourself in the sort of hectic career that demands even longer hours.

Be strict and really ask yourself why you're sticking with the job. No doubt you'll come up with the usual answers: you don't have experience in anything else; you can't afford to retrain; you can't drop to a junior salary and you don't know what else that you would (or could) do.

All of these are genuine stumbling blocks, but it's nothing that can't be overcome with work. However, you also need to be honest with yourself and really confront the reasons not to change career head on. With support and a bit of honest evaluation of yourself, all of the above can be easily overcome. You need to dig deep to discover the real reason; if (hypothetically) all of those problems were not there, then what would you feel about taking the plunge? Fear? This is often the real reason people don't change the things that bother them about their lives. Successful people are often credited with being risk takers, and it's because of this positive attitude to change and uncertainty that enables them to achieve their desired goals. Successful people still have fears, but it is because they are able to recognise and challenge them that they are able to move on. Nothing is unachievable, if it is right for you. Once you have realised this and can change your self-limiting attitude, then you too will be able to overcome any anxieties that might be holding you back.

To get started, make a list of all your skills. Include everything: those gained in your personal life, those that you feel are natural skills, and of course, those gained at work. Then make another list, this time of your interests. Closely examine the two and see where there are correlations, and where this might fit in with gainful employment. You'll probably start to see a natural pattern emerging. Ask a friend to do the same activity on your behalf and you might find that they can spot things that you didn't think of by looking at your skills and interests with a fresh perspective.

Next, make a new list of any careers that match your interests and skill set. What appeals most to you? There's a good chance that you will have identified a few careers, and it might be worthwhile honing the list down to one (or perhaps a second to bear in mind, as back up) in order to give you something to focus on. Now you need to research what steps you need to take in order to gain employment. This could be writing a business plan, signing up to take extra qualifications, or simply going and finding experience. This may have to be on a lower salary than you were used to, or even unpaid to begin with. Don't use this as a reason though not to try it. There are always options available – getting a small business or a personal loan to cover expenses for a few months or whilst studying, changing your accommodation to suit a lower budget, and of course, cutting down on what you spend. This is all possible and all worth it.