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Why it’s not too late to take control of your finances, even for women in their 40s
Emma Lennon | March 20, 2025
If you're a woman in her 40s and beyond, here's why it's never too late to get started with taking control of your finances.
Wellbeing
Somatic therapy: Why it could be the missing link in your wellness journey
Emma Lennon | March 19, 2025
Here's how somatic therapy centres the body and its connection with our minds to create a more holistic approach to healing and wellness.
Wellbeing
How to break free from the high-achiever trap
Guest Writer | March 17, 2025
This is how you can stop valuing yourself based on your workload or wins, and instead redefine what success truly means to you.
Wellbeing
6 simple ways to inhabit the present moment
Guest Writer | March 13, 2025
Use these mindfulness practices to anchor yourself in the present moment by reconnecting to your primary experience.
Career
5 self-sabotaging career moves and how to avoid them
Guest Writer | March 12, 2025
Workplace expert Roxanne Calder shares five self-sabotaging moves that commonly occur at the early career stage, and how to avoid them.
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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.
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.
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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Wellbeing
How to get more women on bikes? Better biking infrastructure, designed by women
The Conversation | June 2, 2023
Men outnumber women by two-to-one on bikes in Australia. It’s time women were involved in planning biking systems to feel safer on the road.
Wellbeing
4 powerful ways to love yourself
Guest Writer | May 31, 2023
By embracing all aspects of ourselves, we can heal past wounds, release self-sabotage, and reach our highest potential. Here's how.
Money
A guide to property investment strategies: equity, debt, options
Guest Writer | May 29, 2023
Whether you invest in commercial, residential, or industrial property, it's important to know the risks and returns for successful investing.
Travel Tips
Travelling overseas? Here’s what the embassy will – and won’t – do to help if you get in trouble
The Conversation | May 26, 2023
In 2021-22, about 16,000 Australians turned to an overseas mission for help in 'crisis cases' – triple the number before the pandemic.
Career
How to stop being a people pleaser in 3 simple steps
Guest Writer | May 24, 2023
If you’re a people pleaser, you become a magnet for other people’s priorities at the detriment of your own. Here's how to break the habit.
Life
The best is yet to come: How women can shift their perspective on ageing
Emma Lennon | May 22, 2023
The narrative around ageing is starting to shift, with more women recognising the empowerment that comes with age.
Money
How to plan for your perfect wedding on a budget
Staff Writer | May 19, 2023
Weddings can be pretty dear and often require significant financial planning. Here are some tips for planning a wedding on a budget.
Books
Want to become a curious thinker? Read more books, says study
The Conversation | May 19, 2023
Here's why reading books is good for society, wellbeing, your career, and building a curious mind, according to latest research.
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