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Fashion
From ghosts to almosts: The stories woven through your fashion choices
Guest Writer | December 3, 2025
From impulse purchases to well-loved garments, the clothes we own have a backstory and tell us about our buying habits, writes Emma Edwards.
Mind and Soul
Small tweaks to improve your mood and focus
Chloe Powell | December 1, 2025
Try these simple changes to reset your daily rhythm and help your mind feel clearer when focus slips away.
Business
The new metrics female entrepreneurs use to measure social impact
Beth Rush | November 27, 2025
Your entrepreneurial career can do more than pay the bills. You could also help people in need and the world. Here's how.
Wellbeing
Jordana Borensztajn: How I transformed embarrassing failures into confidence
Guest Writer | November 26, 2025
What if your worst moments – the ones that make you cringe and want to hide under a rock – hold the secrets to your most powerful life lessons?
Wellbeing
Stop watching, start living: Reclaim your life from screens
Guest Writer | November 24, 2025
Here's a case for why you should ditch watching other people's highlight reels and scrolling through comment sections, and starting living.
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Opinion
Always saying ‘yes’? Here’s why women need a different strategy
Guest Writer | October 8, 2025
Here's how women can shift from automatic "yeses" to strategic decisions by using critical thinking to protect their time, energy and focus.
Health
Why fasting is doing women more harm than good, according to a nutritionist
Emma Lennon | July 14, 2025
Fasting can have drastically different impacts on men and women, despite science and wellness marketing often treating us identically.
Work
4 signs you might be getting ‘managed out’ of your job – and what to do about it
Mia Barnes | October 13, 2025
If you think you're being 'managed out' of your job, be aware of these signs and learn how to respond effectively.
Relationships
Signs you’re blocking love and how to avoid them
Guest Writer | September 22, 2025
There are some specific ways in which you may be blocking love across the cycle of dating – these are the signs to look for.
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Work
Is your workplace actually inclusive? Here are 5 ways to take action
Mia Barnes | April 3, 2024
Leading a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) campaign requires less extensiveness than you might think. Here are some tips.
Relationships
‘Can’t stay long’: How to deal with friends who won’t make time for you
Emma Lennon | April 1, 2024
Do you have a friend that says they “can’t stay long” every time you catch up? It’s surprisingly common, and here’s how you can deal with them.
Mind and Soul
How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)
The Conversation | March 28, 2024
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.
Wellbeing
What is revenge bedtime procrastination, and why should we stop doing it?
Emma Lennon | March 27, 2024
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.
Career
Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap
Guest Writer | March 25, 2024
Empowering women with financial literacy skills is key to bridging this gap – now and for good. Here's why.
Relationships
Do you really need a ‘best friend’?
Emma Lennon | March 22, 2024
The concept of having a singular ‘best friend’ is pervasive in Western culture, but is having a BFF imperative for connection and fulfillment?
Food
The food lovers’ guide to Byron Bay
Sharon Green | March 21, 2024
For food-loving travellers, everything from casual cafe dining to vegan cuisine and a stand-out steakhouse is on offer in Byron Bay.
Work
How to deal with a terrible boss, according to a strengths coach
Guest Writer | March 20, 2024
Facing challenges with a difficult boss can impact your health, productivity and engagement. Here are ten tips to navigate this situation.
Wellbeing
Self-love: when is it healthy and when is it narcissistic?
The Conversation | March 18, 2024
There’s a firm line between healthy forms of loving yourself, and narcissistic forms. But how do we distinguish between them?
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