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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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Home
How to clean a mattress (2025 guide)
Staff Writer | April 17, 2025
Here are detailed steps for mattress cleaning, and a recommendation for a durable, high-quality antibacterial and anti-mite mattress.
Wellbeing
Try this manifesting exercise to help you achieve your dreams
Guest Writer | April 17, 2025
Follow this manifestation exercise to mentally rehearse your desired outcomes and bring them into existence.
Money
6 property finance mistakes to avoid for first-time home buyers
Guest Writer | April 16, 2025
These are the common mistakes people make when buying their first property and how to avoid them, with tips from a financial adviser.
Opinion
‘You’ve got balls’ and other things never to say to women
Guest Writer | April 15, 2025
Roxanne Calder shares how being told "you've got balls" has taught her a valuable lesson about handling workplace dynamics.
Money
Does money really buy happiness? Redefining true wealth
Guest Writer | April 10, 2025
Wealth and mindset coach Emma Lagerlow challenges the perspective that true happiness is not derived purely from financial resources.
Career
What is the 3-3-3 Method for productivity?
Mia Barnes | April 9, 2025
The 3-3-3 Method structures your workday into three different segments, helping you prioritise tasks effectively while preventing burnout.
Money
Melissa Browne: What do your online shopping habits say about you?
Guest Writer | April 7, 2025
Financial educator Melissa Browne shares how examining your online shopping habits can reveal the basis for great finances.
Business
How sunrise walks with women saved my business
Guest Writer | April 3, 2025
Sunrise walks with fellow women have saved my business on more than one occasion. Because when women walk together, magical things happen.
Money
The 4 types of lazy money you need to change
Guest Writer | April 2, 2025
Here are some examples of lazy money that could be a hidden treasure for you just waiting for you to uncover it and put it to work.
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