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It's time we stopped telling women their only value is being a mother

It’s time we stopped telling women their only value is being a mother

We've been conditioned to believe that a woman’s ultimate role is motherhood, but it's time to change the narrative, writes Kelly Donougher.

Need a nature break? How to spend 2 days in the Grampians, Victoria.

Need a nature break? How to spend 2 days in the Grampians, Victoria

Here's our guide to making the most of a couple of days enjoying a nature break in the Grampians.

9 ways to build an emergency fund when you’re living week to week

9 ways to build an emergency fund when you’re living week to week

Think saving up an emergency fund is out of reach? Think again! Here are nine easy tips to get you started.

Movement at work: Creative ways to energise yourself and your colleagues

Movement at work: Creative ways to energise yourself and your colleagues

Here are some practical ways to bring more movement into the workday, boost team wellbeing, and create a more energised workplace culture.

The secret to being a better listener

The secret to being a better listener

Learn how to be a better listener with tips on asking deeper questions, naming emotions, and closing the gap for more meaningful connections.

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Craving constant stimulation? How dopamine fuels the modern attention crisis

Craving constant stimulation? How dopamine fuels the modern attention crisis

Learning how to overcome dopamine-seeking behaviour could improve your quality of life. Here's how you can do it.

Why fasting is doing women more harm than good, according to a nutritionist

Why fasting is doing women more harm than good, according to a nutritionist

Fasting can have drastically different impacts on men and women, despite science and wellness marketing often treating us identically.

Why is early dating so stressful? The most common spirals and how to beat them

Why is early dating so stressful? The most common spirals and how to beat them

A relationship expert shares five early dating hurdles they see most often, and how to handle them with clarity and confidence.

Why our obsession with self-improvement is holding us back from healing trauma

Why our obsession with self-improvement is holding us back from healing trauma

I fear the glamourised version of the ‘healing era’ we see online has become a reason to believe we're never doing enough, writes Emma Lennon.

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What is functional freeze mode? Here's everything you need to know

What is functional freeze mode? Here’s everything you need to know

More women are struggling with 'functional freeze' mode – feeling trapped in an emotional state, while others might not realise anything’s wrong.

Stress could be the reason you're experiencing hair loss.

Stress could be the reason you’re experiencing hair loss. Here’s what you can do

Experiencing stress-related hair loss can be difficult, but understanding the link between stress and your hair can reduce periods of hair loss.

Many women don't get a pay rise because they don't ask for one. Here's how to change that

Many women don’t get a pay rise because they don’t ask for one. Here’s how to change that

More than half of women have never received a pay rise because they've never asked for one, a study shows. Here's how to negotiate a higher salary.

Plugging the superannuation gap for women

Plugging the superannuation gap for women

Despite the disadvantages women face with superannuation there are some effective strategies to address this gap, writes a financial adviser.

Millennials, Gen Z fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’

Millennials and Gen Z big fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’

It turns out that identifying as a reader can be more about community, wealth and gender than how much someone actually reads.

The role of a keto nutritionist in personalising weight loss

The role of a keto nutritionist in personalising weight loss

The ketogenic diet is a powerful way to shed excess weight, but requires careful planning and monitoring to ensure nutritional adequacy.

How to keep your skin and scalp hydrated during winter

How to keep your skin and scalp hydrated during winter

Winter is here and with it often comes skin dryness, tightness and sensitivity. Here's what you can do about it, according to a doctor.

Have we forgotten how to have fun by Lisa O'Neill

Have we forgotten how to have fun?

When you make a commitment to be more fun, more fun will show up, writes motivational speaker Lisa O'Neill.

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I’m tired of hearing women say they’re ‘no good with money’

Here's why your ‘I don’t do numbers’ attitude is doing you no favours, writes finance expert Justine McLean.

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