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Sure, we’re big believers in a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-things-done attitude. But sometimes, designing your workspace for success can be the difference between work that’s average and work that hits it out of the park.

While you absolutely should tailor your space to your taste and character, there are a few evergreen rules every man ought to embrace.

1. The Ergonomics

Really, to work is to wage war: on your competition, on your goals, on yourself. And if you’re going to wage war, you need to make sure you’re comfortable. Get your screen to eye level. Stretch every few hours. Invest in a top-notch ergonomic chair – it’s a worthwhile (and tax-deductible) exercise. Sure, you don’t need to dole out $1000+ for a Herman Miller Aeron, but their more affordable Sayl model? Worthy.

2. The Green

Plants are the easiest way to give your desk a little lift. The rule? Keep ‘em green, keep ‘em minimalist, keep ‘em masculine. Fiddle leaf figs are still the plant du jour and tick every box. If you’re

Winter gets a tough wrap. Our suggestion? Hit the road.
Here’s how to do it in style.

Let's be real: winter gets a tough wrap. We brand it with doom and gloom – conjuring up thoughts of cold mornings and short days and bitter, miserable wind chill. But of course, winter can be brilliant too, especially once you master the art of layering up with style and your new season grooming routine.

Once that's all down pat, it's time to experience the colder months in style. Think of a winter getaway as hibernation done right: time to think, reconnect, reconfigure and reload. Use a long weekend – or make one of your own. Either way, there's escaping to be done.

Destination: Tasmania
Who's It For? The Culture Friend

Dang, Tasmania is having a moment, isn't it? While its next-level produce offerings have long made it a worthy food destination, its resurgent arts scene has received a clever, subversive shot in the arm, thanks to MONA – the Museum of Old and New Art. Think jaw-dropping architecture,

Crisp winds, dry air and moody mornings: they do a number on you. Here’s how to fight back with maximum handsomeness.

1. Dial-up your moisture

Every man over the age of 21 should be using a moisturiser daily, period. It keeps skin looking fresher, younger and healthier. When the cold sets in, though, you want to double-down: wind chill and dry air pack a serious punch. Look for concentrated serums, or night creams to fight back against wind chill.

TRY: L’Oreal Men Expert Hydra Power 48hr Moisturiser

WHY: Lather this on to beat that patented cold morning, post-shave skin tightness.

2. Don’t neglect the SPF

UV rays don’t take a break for winter. Neither should you. Slather on a little sun protection every day. (Better yet, look for a moisturiser that has a little SPF.)

3. Fight your long shower addiction

We hear you: cold mornings make long, hot showers a tempting proposition. Unfortunately, the last thing dry, worn-out skin needs is prolonged hot water exposure – it’ll strip the protective