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6 ways to get over your fear of failure
Guest Writer | April 25, 2024
How do we transcend our fear of failure? The antidote to any fear is appropriate, effective action. Here are six ways to combat your fear of failure.
Beauty
Niacinamide: what is it and how does it treat skin concerns?
Staff Writer | April 24, 2024
With an excellent reputation, niacinamide can do almost anything, from combating ageing signs to minimising acne and fading dark spots.
Career
Why having impostor syndrome isn’t such a bad thing
Guest Writer | April 22, 2024
Instead of seeing impostor syndrome as a bad thing, what if we see it as recognising our unique talents and transforming them into strengths?
Life
How gender inequality affects Australian women today
Emma Lennon | April 19, 2024
While enormous progress has been made for women’s rights in Australia, we are far from the finish line, writes Emma Lennon.
Health
Sick all the time? How to eat your way to stronger immunity
Mia Barnes | April 18, 2024
If you want to start feeling better and reduce your chances of getting sick again, making mindful dietary choices could be the key to fewer sick days.
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Relationships
‘Can’t stay long’: How to deal with friends who won’t make time for you
Emma Lennon | April 1, 2024
Do you have a friend that says they “can’t stay long” every time you catch up? It’s surprisingly common, and here’s how you can deal with them.
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.
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.
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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.
Mind and Soul
What are ‘glimmers’ and how can they help regulate your nervous system?
Mia Barnes | January 10, 2024
Glimmers are little signs that everything is right in the world, and help us to feel safe and calm. Here's how they can regulate your nervous system.
Life
What are personal values, and how can you establish your values?
Emma Lennon | January 8, 2024
Personal values are the principles and beliefs that guide your decisions, actions, and interactions. Here's how to discover what yours are.
Fitness
How ‘shy girl workouts’ help women get fit, gain confidence in gym
The Conversation | January 7, 2024
'Shy girl workouts' are a response to inequality in exercise spaces that may provide women with support while they grow more confident.
Life
A reason, a season, a lifetime: Coming to terms with how a friendship can end
Emma Lovell | December 29, 2023
Whether a friendship has lasted a long time or a short time, it's truly upsetting when it ends. Here's a way you can come to terms with it.
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