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How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

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.

What is revenge bedtime procrastination, and why should we stop doing it?

What is revenge bedtime procrastination, and why should we stop doing it?

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.

Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap

Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap

Empowering women with financial literacy skills is key to bridging this gap – now and for good. Here's why.

Do you really need a best friend?

Do you really need a ‘best friend’?

The concept of having a singular ‘best friend’ is pervasive in Western culture, but is having a BFF imperative for connection and fulfillment?

Food guide: Combi Byron Bay buckwheat pancakes

The food lovers’ guide to Byron Bay

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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10 therapist-approved tips to combat feeling lonely

10 therapist-approved tips to combat feeling lonely

Connection is a vital human need, so what can you do if you're experiencing social isolation or feeling lonely? A therapist shares advice.

Reply only friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates

‘Reply only’ friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates

If a lack of reciprocity in your friendship is negatively impacting you, here’s how you can make a change.

Joint bank accounts are dead: Why women don’t want to share their money

Joint bank accounts are dead: Why women don’t want to share their money

A huge attitude shift – driven by women – is underway when it comes to sharing finances or keeping them separate from their partner.

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I bought nothing new for a year. Here’s what I learned

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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7 relationship red flags you should never ignore

7 relationship red flags you should never ignore

If you’re unsure about your new relationship, read on to discover the seven relationship red flags you should never sweep under the rug.

What is intersectionality?

What is intersectionality? A behaviour expert explains

In modern conversations on race and politics, a popular buzzword has emerged to describe the impact of belonging to multiple social categories.

Tips for navigating perimenopause

Tips for navigating perimenopause

Knowing how to recognise perimenopause symptoms is crucial in supporting your body. Here are some tips from a health expert.

How rediscovering dance changed my life

‘A beautiful surprise’: How rediscovering my love of dance changed my life

Dancing has helped me deepen my relationship with myself and ignites a childlike joy that I never expected to feel again, writes Emma Lennon.

5 ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve sports performance

5 ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve sports performance

Understanding your menstrual cycle and taking a proactive approach to your period is vital to improving sports performance. Here's why.

More women are leaving their office jobs for shift work. Why?

More women are leaving their office jobs for shift work. Why?

Here’s why picking up shift work and freelancing are rising in popularity among women, and how you can get started.

6 lessons I've learned from launching 6 businesses

6 lessons I’ve learned from launching 6 businesses

Serial business owner Elizabeth Hollingsworth shares the lessons she's learned from running several businesses since 2000.

How to forgive someone who isn't sorry

How to forgive someone who isn’t sorry

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.

Can marriage be feminist? ‘Hopeless romantic’ says no, but same-sex newlywed says yes

Can marriage be feminist? ‘Hopeless romantic’ says no, but same-sex newlywed says yes

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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