Emma Lennon
Emma Lennon is a passionate writer, editor and community development professional. With over ten years’ experience in the disability, health and advocacy sectors, Emma is dedicated to creating work that highlights important social issues.
Articles by Emma:
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.
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.
Wellbeing
Signs you may be experiencing burnout and how you can manage it
Emma Lennon | November 22, 2020
Burnout is on the rise and it particularly impacts women, but there are ways to manage it.
Child-free
‘Why I’m child-free’: 3 women share why they chose a life without children
Emma Lennon | November 15, 2020
From having no desire to embrace motherhood to enjoying more freedom, three women share their reasons for choosing a life without children.
Fashion
Women in business: Meet Nikki Hind, Australia’s first blind fashion designer
Emma Lennon | November 11, 2020
Nikki Hind, Australia’s first blind fashion designer, is on a mission to do more than just add more clothes to the world.
Wellbeing
Morning routine: 9 things every woman should do before 9am
Emma Lennon | October 4, 2020
A good morning routine can improve productivity, prevent burnout and help manage the mental load of your daily to-do list.
Wellbeing
What is Ayurveda and how can it treat health concerns?
Emma Lennon | August 21, 2020
Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic medicine, is a traditional treatment believed to alleviate a range of health concerns but what exactly does it entail?
Wellbeing
Why we need to stop complimenting women on losing weight
Emma Lennon | July 12, 2020
Commenting on a woman’s body, even if you think it’s a compliment, could be more harmful than you think, writes Emma Lennon.
Wellbeing
How to feel inspired when you’re stuck in an unmotivated rut
Emma Lennon | June 14, 2020
If you find yourself in a sustained state of feeling unmotivated, here’s what you can do to rekindle your passion.