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Wellbeing
4 ways to break through the pandemic brain fog
The Ladders | January 15, 2021
Consider adopting these strategies to help you break through the pandemic exhaustion and find your creativity again.
Career
Underpaid? 7 subtle signs you’re getting paid less than you should
The Ladders | January 13, 2021
Do you have a nagging feeling that you should be paid more at work? Here are the signs to look for that could be costing you thousands.
Food
Individual key lime cheesecakes
Danielle Phyland | January 10, 2021
With the fresh, zingy flavour of lime and the smooth, creamy texture of cream cheese, nothing beats these individual key lime cheesecakes.
Life
Paralympian Vanessa Low on how to cope when plans abruptly change
A Girl In Progress | January 8, 2021
Paralympian Vanessa Low shares how she builds mental resilience to deal with changes in plans.
Life
How to reset your goals for the new year
Emma Lennon | January 6, 2021
Here are some tips to help you reset your goals for the new year in a way that is empowering and achievable.
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Relationships
Why some women choose friendship over marriage or romantic love
Emma Lennon | December 6, 2020
Some women choose a best friend as their ‘life partner’ over marriage or romantic love, making platonic friendship the centre of their life.
Child-free
How to handle the pressure to have kids when you want to remain child-free
Emma Lennon | December 13, 2020
If you’ve decided not to have children and are struggling with pressure to do so from others, here are some strategies that can help.
Travel
5 fantastic Victorian towns for a weekend getaway
Danielle Phyland | November 18, 2020
Providing countryside charm and culture, here are five great Victorian towns to visit for a weekend escape or short-term getaway.
Books
Quick reads: 5 short books by female authors that you can read in a day
Sharon Green | December 11, 2020
From poetic prose to collections of essays, these short books by women writers are perfect for those seeking a quick read.
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Fitness
The best 10-minute home workout routines to get results
The Ladders | October 25, 2020
Personal trainers and fitness experts share their top 10-minute home workout routines that will help you shed fat and get results quickly.
Work
How starting the day with gratitude can improve productivity and success
The Ladders | October 23, 2020
Practising gratitude can be a key element in finding a more fulfilling and balanced work life. Here's how.
Wellbeing
8 powerful techniques to adopt positive self-talk
A Girl In Progress | October 21, 2020
Our internal chatter, or self-talk, can have a huge impact on our sense of self-worth and confidence. Here's how you can make it more positive.
Life
Is it immoral to have children in the era of extreme climate change?
Laura Roscioli | October 18, 2020
Faced with a future of catastrophic climate change, writer Laura Roscioli asks if it’s immoral to bring children into a decaying world.
Health
Excess sugar in your diet could result in this devastating disease
The Ladders | October 16, 2020
A new study has revealed that excessive sugar consumption increases the risk of developing cognitive conditions later in life.
Child-free
UnRipe Community podcast opens discussion about child-free and childless women
Sharon Green | October 14, 2020
A new podcast explores the complexities of what it’s like to be a woman that is child-free by choice or childless by circumstance.
Style
A stylish guide to dressing a curvy body shape
Laura Roscioli | October 11, 2020
Dressing a curvy body doesn’t have to be difficult – it’s all about showing off your shape, embracing different cuts, and having fun with clothes.
Career
How to cope with working-from-home burnout
Donna Carton | October 9, 2020
If the shift to working from home during the pandemic is taking its toll, here’s how you can manage the burnout.
Life
What are time buckets and how do they help with life planning?
The Ladders | October 7, 2020
Here’s how using time buckets can help you get more out of life while actually enjoying the process along the way.
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