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What are ‘ghost jobs’ and how to stay away from them
Mia Barnes | June 30, 2025
Not all advertised jobs are real. Here's how to spot a 'ghost job' and some key questions to ask yourself before applying for a listing.
Career
Rethinking vulnerability: Is it a crutch?
Guest Writer | June 26, 2025
Zoe Goodhardt shares her perspective on why we need to stop treating vulnerability like the holy grail of leadership.
Relationships
Your 7-step financial recovery plan after a relationship breakdown
Guest Writer | June 25, 2025
While the emotional pain of a relationship breakdown heals with time, the financial pain can be permanent – unless you take steps to recover quickly.
Career
Leanne Shelton: How to stay human and connected in the age of AI
Guest Writer | June 23, 2025
Leanne Shelton shares how you can stay grounded, intentional, and deeply human in a technological world that’s moving faster than ever.
Life
‘The Unravelling’: When the life you built no longer feels true
Guest Writer | June 19, 2025
Calm coach Louise Siwicki shares why many women experience 'The Unravelling' – the feeling that you've outgrown the life you worked so hard to build.
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Mind and Soul
Psychologist shares 4 ways to get out of your head and into your life
Guest Writer | June 4, 2025
Getting out of your head and into your life isn’t about ignoring your thoughts, it’s about responding to them in helpful ways. Here's how.
Work
This is what the internet is calling ‘lazy girl jobs’
Mia Barnes | June 2, 2025
A growing wave of women are rejecting high-stress roles in favour of something different. Here's how the 'lazy girl job' trend is creating a shift.
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.
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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Life
Feel like you’ve wasted time? Here’s what you can do about it
Emma Lennon | December 18, 2023
Time is indeed precious, and it makes sense that we want to avoid wasting it. But what does it actually mean to waste time?
Life
5 reasons to stay away from friends who gossip
A Girl In Progress | December 15, 2023
You feel awkward not joining in with gossiping friends, yet you’re always left feeling a little icky when you do. Here are 5 reasons you shouldn’t.
Career
‘Let them underestimate you’: Why I don’t need validation as a woman in business
Guest Writer | December 14, 2023
CEO and creative director Charlie Puchala has often been underestimated as a woman in business. But here’s why she’s not letting that hold her back.
Life
I bought nothing new for a year. Here’s what I learned
Guest Writer | December 13, 2023
Taking a break from consumption seems to me one of the most radical and liberating things we can do, writes Nina Karnikowski.
Money
5 savvy ways to boost your cash over the summer break
Guest Writer | December 11, 2023
While others are doing the slip, slop, slap, make your summer break count by padding your pockets with extra cash. Here's how.
Health
Perimenopause usually begins in your 40s. How do you know if it has started?
The Conversation | December 7, 2023
Menopause is technically the single day 12 months after your last period. But perimenopause can last years. Here’s what to look for.
Beauty
Your ultimate guide to hyaluronic acid
Guest Writer | December 6, 2023
By understanding the different types of hyaluronic acid, you can make informed choices to elevate your skincare routine. Here's our guide.
Career
Upskilling made simple: How to take control of your professional development
Staff Writer | December 5, 2023
If you are a business professional looking for methods of self-development and adding to your list of existing skills, try these tips.
Wellbeing
What is positive ageing and how do you practise it?
Guest Writer | December 4, 2023
The perception of ageing is slowly changing thanks to positive movements, but how can we practise positive ageing every day?
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