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Money
Kim Kent: Why ‘good girl’ conditioning leads to bad money habits and shame
Guest Writer | May 22, 2025
Here's why 'good girl' budgeting behaviour is actually keeping you stuck, writes money coach Kim Kent.
Health
Ready to match your yoga practice to your menstrual cycle? Try this
Guest Writer | May 21, 2025
Syncing your yoga practice with your menstrual cycle is a way to honour your natural rhythms and support hormonal balance. Here's what it looks like.
Money
Why your first property should be an investment, not your dream home
Guest Writer | May 20, 2025
Before diving into buying an owner-occupier property, here’s why you should become an investor first.
Money
Debt detox: 10 steps to wipe out bad debt for good
Guest Writer | May 15, 2025
Debt itself isn’t the problem – it’s how we manage it that makes all the difference. Here’s 10 steps to help you wipe out bad debt for good.
Opinion
Zoe Goodhardt: ‘Let’s retire imposter syndrome for good’
Guest Writer | May 12, 2025
Here's why it’s time for women to stop romanticising self-doubt and retire imposter syndrome for good, writes Zoe Goodhardt.
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Women in business
Women in business: Meet Cinzia Buono, restaurateur and co-owner of Buono and Sincero
Emma Lennon | March 5, 2025
Cinzia Buono defied the odds and opened two restaurants during very challenging times. Here's how she did it.
Travel
I travelled to Thailand for a wellness retreat. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 6, 2024
Here’s how a wellness retreat in Thailand helped writer Danielle Phyland to find the perfect balance of fitness and relaxation.
Food
9 high-protein, low-calorie foods that are perfect for healthy snacking
Staff Writer | February 5, 2025
Protein is an important nutrient to aid weight loss. Here are some high-protein, low-calorie foods that are perfect for snacking.
Relationships
‘Reply only’ friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates
Emma Lennon | September 15, 2023
If a lack of reciprocity in your friendship is negatively impacting you, here’s how you can make a change.
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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.
Career
How to evaluate if a career leap is right for you
Guest Writer | November 20, 2023
If you've ever thought about taking a career leap across functional roles, occupations or industries, here's what you should consider first.
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.
Money
Finance hacks for repaying your mortgage fast
Guest Writer | November 16, 2023
Finance writer and money coach Serina Bird shares how she paid her mortgage off in 10 years – and how you can too.
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?
Mind and Soul
5 ways to feel like you have more time
Staff Writer | November 13, 2023
Unlock the secrets of time perception with our guide to five transformative ways to feel like you have more time.
Wellbeing
Energy booster: Foods that help fight fatigue
Sharon Green | November 10, 2023
What you eat can make a huge difference to your energy levels. Three food experts weigh in on what to eat and what to avoid when fighting fatigue.
Books
The Fraud by Zadie Smith book review: A dazzling depiction of Victorian colonial England
The Conversation | November 9, 2023
Zadie Smith’s latest novel, The Fraud, is a well-studied examination of Victorian colonial England and some of its inhabitants.
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.
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