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Career
How a values-based career could lead to greater job satisfaction
Emma Lennon | January 20, 2021
Aligning your career path with your values is important for feeling engaged and motivated at work, but what does it entail? A career coach shares deta
Books
Author Allie Reynolds on writing debut novel Shiver
Sharon Green | January 17, 2021
Author Allie Reynolds shares the challenges and highlights of writing her debut novel Shiver, a thriller set in the exhilarating French alps.
Wellbeing
4 ways to break through the pandemic brain fog
The Ladders | January 15, 2021
Consider adopting these strategies to help you break through the pandemic exhaustion and find your creativity again.
Career
Underpaid? 7 subtle signs you’re getting paid less than you should
The Ladders | January 13, 2021
Do you have a nagging feeling that you should be paid more at work? Here are the signs to look for that could be costing you thousands.
Food
Individual key lime cheesecakes
Danielle Phyland | January 10, 2021
With the fresh, zingy flavour of lime and the smooth, creamy texture of cream cheese, nothing beats these individual key lime cheesecakes.
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Relationships
Why some women choose friendship over marriage or romantic love
Emma Lennon | December 6, 2020
Some women choose a best friend as their ‘life partner’ over marriage or romantic love, making platonic friendship the centre of their life.
Life
How to reset your goals for the new year
Emma Lennon | January 6, 2021
Here are some tips to help you reset your goals for the new year in a way that is empowering and achievable.
Travel
5 fantastic Victorian towns for a weekend getaway
Danielle Phyland | November 18, 2020
Providing countryside charm and culture, here are five great Victorian towns to visit for a weekend escape or short-term getaway.
Child-free
How to handle the pressure to have kids when you want to remain child-free
Emma Lennon | December 13, 2020
If you’ve decided not to have children and are struggling with pressure to do so from others, here are some strategies that can help.
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Life
Paralympian Vanessa Low on how to cope when plans abruptly change
A Girl In Progress | January 8, 2021
Paralympian Vanessa Low shares how she builds mental resilience to deal with changes in plans.
Life
How to reset your goals for the new year
Emma Lennon | January 6, 2021
Here are some tips to help you reset your goals for the new year in a way that is empowering and achievable.
Life
10 ways to support and empower the women in your life this year
Sharon Green | January 2, 2021
If you’re looking for a resolution, goal or principle to follow, make it the year where you become a supporter of the women around you.
Career
5 surefire ways to impress anyone in 15 minutes or less
The Ladders | December 23, 2020
Learning to impress anyone in 15 minutes or less is a much more achievable feat than you may believe. Here's how it can be done.
Career
6 signs you need a new career – not a new job
The Ladders | December 20, 2020
There are some signs you don’t just need a new job — you need a new career. Career experts share insights to help guide your search.
Wellbeing
Close to burning out? Here’s what you can do about it
A Girl In Progress | December 18, 2020
Burnout is easy to ignore and it’s easy to believe it won’t affect you. Here are some signs that you might be on the cusp of burning out.
Work
These are the bad habits you need to break when working from home
The Ladders | December 16, 2020
Working from home has lots of benefits, but there are downsides too. Here are the bad habits you need to break when working from home.
Child-free
How to handle the pressure to have kids when you want to remain child-free
Emma Lennon | December 13, 2020
If you’ve decided not to have children and are struggling with pressure to do so from others, here are some strategies that can help.
Books
Quick reads: 5 short books by female authors that you can read in a day
Sharon Green | December 11, 2020
From poetic prose to collections of essays, these short books by women writers are perfect for those seeking a quick read.
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