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:
Health
Healthism: The bias harming two-thirds of Australians
Emma Lennon | November 23, 2022
Body weight discrimination is contributing to healthism, a bias that remains more socially accepted than other types of prejudice.
Wellbeing
Why do we have a lack of enthusiasm and energy for life post lockdown?
Emma Lennon | November 9, 2022
Finding it hard to seek motivation and squeeze as much into your days as you did pre-pandemic? Here’s why.
Wellbeing
The lost art of waiting: Why anticipation makes us happier
Emma Lennon | October 19, 2022
As we navigate life after a few years spent on hold, making and anticipating plans can actually make us happier. Here’s how.
Business
Women in business: Meet Pamela Jabbour of Total Image Group
Emma Lennon | October 17, 2022
Through hard work, determination, and making 100 cold calls every day, Pamela Jabbour created her first business, Total Image Group.
Books
Marisa G Franco explores friendship and attachment theory in her book Platonic
Emma Lennon | September 28, 2022
Your attachment style plays a huge role in determining how you make and keep friends, which Marisa G Franco explores in her new book.
Life
Why are so many women losing their ambition?
Emma Lennon | September 21, 2022
With long-term impacts of the pandemic emerging, what has triggered an age of anti-ambition as women seek fulfilment beyond work?
Work
Quiet quitting: The rise of mentally disengaging from work
Emma Lennon | September 12, 2022
Quiet quitting is a growing trend among workers tired of going above and beyond for no additional recognition. This is why it's gaining traction.
Relationships
How to set boundaries with your parents
Emma Lennon | August 31, 2022
Setting boundaries with your parents not only protects you, it also helps you to cultivate healthy adult relationships with them. These tips can help.
Fitness
How I planned and trained to run my first half marathon (and why I won’t do another one)
Emma Lennon | August 24, 2022
Tackling a big physical challenge can be overwhelming. Focusing on one small step at a time kept me grounded and calm.