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:
Career
Are you paying a ‘passion tax’ at work? Here’s what it’s costing you
Emma Lennon | February 9, 2024
The more you love your work, the more likely you’ll be exploited. Here’s why paying a ‘passion tax’ is costing you more than you think.
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.
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
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.
Life
Feel like you’ve wasted time? Here’s what you can do about it
Emma Lennon | December 18, 2023
Time is indeed precious, and it makes sense that we want to avoid wasting it. But what does it actually mean to waste time?
Wellbeing
Am I a people pleaser? How to spot the signs
Emma Lennon | November 22, 2023
People pleasers often go out of their way to make others happy. Here's how to tell if you're a people pleaser, and what you can do about it.
Life
How (and why) to give women compliments that aren’t based on appearance
Emma Lennon | November 17, 2023
Complimenting a woman based on her appearance reduces their worth to what they look like. Here’s how you can change that unhelpful habit.
Relationships
What to do when a friend doesn’t value your friendship as much as you do
Emma Lennon | November 15, 2023
While perfectly balanced reciprocity in friendships is rare, what can you do when it seems like a friend doesn't value a friendship as much as you do?
Relationships
The importance of setting boundaries
Emma Lennon | November 8, 2023
When used correctly, boundary setting is an incredible assertiveness skill that could change your life.