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How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.

What is revenge bedtime procrastination, and why should we stop doing it?

What is revenge bedtime procrastination, and why should we stop doing it?

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.

Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap

Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap

Empowering women with financial literacy skills is key to bridging this gap – now and for good. Here's why.

Do you really need a best friend?

Do you really need a ‘best friend’?

The concept of having a singular ‘best friend’ is pervasive in Western culture, but is having a BFF imperative for connection and fulfillment?

Food guide: Combi Byron Bay buckwheat pancakes

The food lovers’ guide to Byron Bay

For food-loving travellers, everything from casual cafe dining to vegan cuisine and a stand-out steakhouse is on offer in Byron Bay.

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10 therapist-approved tips to combat feeling lonely

10 therapist-approved tips to combat feeling lonely

Connection is a vital human need, so what can you do if you're experiencing social isolation or feeling lonely? A therapist shares advice.

Reply only friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates

‘Reply only’ friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates

If a lack of reciprocity in your friendship is negatively impacting you, here’s how you can make a change.

Joint bank accounts are dead: Why women don’t want to share their money

Joint bank accounts are dead: Why women don’t want to share their money

A huge attitude shift – driven by women – is underway when it comes to sharing finances or keeping them separate from their partner.

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I bought nothing new for a year. Here’s what I learned

Taking a break from consumption seems to me one of the most radical and liberating things we can do, writes Nina Karnikowski.

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Why the phrase ‘you don't know what tired feels like’ belittles child-free women

Why the phrase ‘you don’t know what tired feels like’ belittles child-free women

The idea that child-free women don’t understand ‘true tiredness’ is an outdated view of the range of pressures that come with modern living.

Why meaningful work is the key to greater job satisfaction

Why meaningful work is the key to greater job satisfaction

Discovering meaningful work begins with understanding the individual factor. Read on to learn more about the qualities required.

We need to talk about mental load and how to manage it

We need to talk about mental load and how to manage it

Mental load – it’s work that is tiring, never-ending and invisible. And women are most affected by it. So, how can we manage this epidemic?

9 savvy ways to get rid of debt

9 savvy ways to get rid of debt

Building your debt management into your spending plan will enable you to feel more in control and be able to pay it off.

5 short books to help you fall in love with reading again

5 short books to help you fall in love with reading again

Here are five short books that will help reignite that fire you used to have for reading. You might be inspired to pick up the habit again.

Dopamine dressing: what is it and how can it make you feel happier?

Dopamine dressing: what is it and how can it make you feel happier?

If dressing for pleasure and happiness sounds exciting, read on to learn more about dopamine dressing and how to curate a happier wardrobe.

5 of Australia’s exceptional female authors to empower your reading list

5 of Australia’s exceptional female authors to empower your reading list

For exceptional books that speak to our times and what it means to be a woman, be sure to add these Australian authors to your reading list.

What is self-compassion and how does it help make you happier?

What is self-compassion, and can it make you happier?

Self-compassion means giving acceptance, kindness, and support to ourselves, even when we like ourselves the least.

How to improve your internal lie detector

How to improve your internal lie detector

Here's how you can recognise the flaws that allow you to be deceived and some strategies to keep your internal lie detector in top shape.

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