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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.

Nina Karnikowski

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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Bondi to Manly walk

Your travel guide to a wellness weekend in Sydney

You may be drawn to Sydney for its flashy tourist attractions and dining scene, but for your next trip consider taking a healthier holiday.

Why are so many women struggling with ADHD?

Why are so many women struggling with ADHD?

More women are struggling with ADHD, but why is this the case and could the gender gap in diagnosis and treatment have anything to do with it?

Gender pay gap drops to 13.3% but women still ‘worse off’

Gender pay gap drops to 13.3% but women still ‘worse off’

Australia’s national gender pay gap has dropped to 13.3 per cent, but women still earn $253.50 less per week than men.

A call to action for all of us on International Women’s Day

A call to action for all of us on International Women’s Day

Here’s how you can play your part in embracing gender equity every day, according to gender equality expert Michelle Redfern.

Live Life Whole duo Megan Dickinson and Sarah Roughead

Meet the duo empowering women to take charge of their health

Megan Dickinson and Sarah Roughead are on a mission to teach young women how to nourish and nurture their overall health and wellbeing.

Gender diversity on boards improves organisational performance

Gender diversity on boards improves organisational performance

Men and women offer valuable contributions to company boards. To reap these benefits, organisations should keep increasing gender diversity.

Supporting feminine leadership can help create a just and kinder future

Supporting feminine leadership can help create a just and kinder future

As we face political, social and economic challenges, now is the time to recentre the feminine within and champion a different, kinder way to lead.

Bring your e-commerce business idea to life in 5 easy steps

Bring your e-commerce business idea to life in 5 easy steps

If you want to launch an online business that sells goods or services, here are five steps to help you bring your e-commerce idea to life.

Travel guide to Fiji

Your travel guide to Fiji, with an eco-friendly focus

If want to take a trip to Fiji that includes all the usual spoils as well as a focus on eco-tourism, check out this travel guide.

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