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Money
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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Work
Australian women mostly working in same jobs since 1980s
The Conversation | April 14, 2023
While women are participating in the paid workforce more than ever, they continue to work in the same jobs they've have always had.
Beauty
Bold and beautiful: A step-by-step guide to rocking red lipstick
Staff Writer | April 12, 2023
Whether you're going for a classic red lip or a bold, modern look, these techniques can help you rock red lipstick like a pro.
Relationships
How to build and maintain healthy boundaries
Guest Writer | April 10, 2023
Setting boundaries with others might not come instinctively to you, but there are small steps you can take to stand up for yourself and your needs.
Money
Are you financially literate? Here are 7 signs you’re on the right track
The Conversation | April 7, 2023
We’re told to make sure we are financially literate but what does that mean in practice? Here are seven signs you’ve got the basics.
Wellbeing
This one simple phrase will give you the motivation you seek
Guest Writer | April 5, 2023
If you’re lacking drive, this one simple phrase will reframe your thinking and motivate you to do the things you don’t want to do.
Opinion
Why it’s time to say goodbye to the mid-life crisis and welcome the mid-life catalyst
Guest Writer | April 3, 2023
It’s time to let go of the myth that getting older equates to a time of despair, and declare the years ahead as the most powerful years of your life.
Health
Endometriosis: targeting different pain key to improving treatment
The Conversation | March 31, 2023
About 40 per cent of women with endometriosis have neuropathic pain – a type of pain that doesn’t respond to traditional pain treatments.
Work
How to negotiate flexible working arrangements
Guest Writer | March 29, 2023
If you want more flexible working arrangements, here is a plan of action to help you negotiate with your employer.
Beauty
How women can fight against unrealistic beauty standards
Emma Lennon | March 27, 2023
Unlearning toxic beauty ideals is not easy, but it is worth the effort to protect your long-term wellbeing. Here’s how it can be done.
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