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Mind and Soul
How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)
The Conversation | March 28, 2024
A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.
Wellbeing
What is revenge bedtime procrastination, and why should we stop doing it?
Emma Lennon | March 27, 2024
Delaying going to bed to relish some alone time once the day's demands are done might feel good, but here's why you should avoid it.
Career
Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap
Guest Writer | March 25, 2024
Empowering women with financial literacy skills is key to bridging this gap – now and for good. Here's why.
Relationships
Do you really need a ‘best friend’?
Emma Lennon | March 22, 2024
The concept of having a singular ‘best friend’ is pervasive in Western culture, but is having a BFF imperative for connection and fulfillment?
Food
The food lovers’ guide to Byron Bay
Sharon Green | March 21, 2024
For food-loving travellers, everything from casual cafe dining to vegan cuisine and a stand-out steakhouse is on offer in Byron Bay.
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Mind and Soul
10 therapist-approved tips to combat feeling lonely
Emma Lennon | February 21, 2024
Connection is a vital human need, so what can you do if you're experiencing social isolation or feeling lonely? A therapist shares advice.
Relationships
‘Reply only’ friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates
Emma Lennon | September 15, 2023
If a lack of reciprocity in your friendship is negatively impacting you, here’s how you can make a change.
Money
Joint bank accounts are dead: Why women don’t want to share their money
Emma Lennon | February 12, 2024
A huge attitude shift – driven by women – is underway when it comes to sharing finances or keeping them separate from their partner.
Life
I bought nothing new for a year. Here’s what I learned
Guest Writer | December 13, 2023
Taking a break from consumption seems to me one of the most radical and liberating things we can do, writes Nina Karnikowski.
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Relationships
7 relationship red flags you should never ignore
A Girl In Progress | January 26, 2024
If you’re unsure about your new relationship, read on to discover the seven relationship red flags you should never sweep under the rug.
Life
What is intersectionality? A behaviour expert explains
The Conversation | January 25, 2024
In modern conversations on race and politics, a popular buzzword has emerged to describe the impact of belonging to multiple social categories.
Health
Tips for navigating perimenopause
Guest Writer | January 24, 2024
Knowing how to recognise perimenopause symptoms is crucial in supporting your body. Here are some tips from a health expert.
Life
‘A beautiful surprise’: How rediscovering my love of dance changed my life
Emma Lennon | January 22, 2024
Dancing has helped me deepen my relationship with myself and ignites a childlike joy that I never expected to feel again, writes Emma Lennon.
Health
5 ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve sports performance
The Conversation | January 18, 2024
Understanding your menstrual cycle and taking a proactive approach to your period is vital to improving sports performance. Here's why.
Work
More women are leaving their office jobs for shift work. Why?
Mia Barnes | January 17, 2024
Here’s why picking up shift work and freelancing are rising in popularity among women, and how you can get started.
Business
6 lessons I’ve learned from launching 6 businesses
Guest Writer | January 15, 2024
Serial business owner Elizabeth Hollingsworth shares the lessons she's learned from running several businesses since 2000.
Wellbeing
How to forgive someone who isn’t sorry
Emma Lennon | January 12, 2024
Knowing that forgiving others is good for us is one thing, but it’s quite another to put into practice. Here’s some tips on how you can start.
Life
Can marriage be feminist? ‘Hopeless romantic’ says no, but same-sex newlywed says yes
The Conversation | January 11, 2024
Here's a look at two books about feminism and marriage – Clementine Ford’s polemic against it and Rachael Lennon’s history of its reformation.
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