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7 ways to better disconnect from work
Guest Writer | May 2, 2024
Switching off and finding time to go slow in a world that rewards busyness is challenging. But there are steps you can take.
Wellbeing
How to beat overwhelm if your to-do list is never-ending
Emma Lennon | May 1, 2024
What changes can you make individually to calm your nervous system and reduce overwhelm? Here are seven tips.
Life
Crucial lessons I learned from my quarter-life crisis
Guest Writer | April 29, 2024
After experiencing a quarter-life crisis, I found myself starting a journey that was led by a clear purpose and total passion.
Wellbeing
6 ways to get over your fear of failure
Guest Writer | April 25, 2024
How do we transcend our fear of failure? The antidote to any fear is appropriate, effective action. Here are six ways to combat your fear of failure.
Beauty
Niacinamide: what is it and how does it treat skin concerns?
Staff Writer | April 24, 2024
With an excellent reputation, niacinamide can do almost anything, from combating ageing signs to minimising acne and fading dark spots.
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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.
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.
Mind and Soul
10 therapist-approved tips to combat feeling lonely
Emma Lennon | February 21, 2024
Connection is a vital human need, so what can you do if you're experiencing social isolation or feeling lonely? A therapist shares advice.
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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Life
What are personal values, and how can you establish your values?
Emma Lennon | January 8, 2024
Personal values are the principles and beliefs that guide your decisions, actions, and interactions. Here's how to discover what yours are.
Fitness
How ‘shy girl workouts’ help women get fit, gain confidence in gym
The Conversation | January 7, 2024
'Shy girl workouts' are a response to inequality in exercise spaces that may provide women with support while they grow more confident.
Life
A reason, a season, a lifetime: Coming to terms with how a friendship can end
Emma Lovell | December 29, 2023
Whether a friendship has lasted a long time or a short time, it's truly upsetting when it ends. Here's a way you can come to terms with it.
Wellbeing
Feeling stuck? How to break the cycle and get clarity in your life
Guest Writer | December 21, 2023
If you feel stuck, here are some steps you can take to break the cycle that prevents you from gaining clarity and taking action in your life.
Beauty
Jet-set skincare: Your guide to glowing skin when travelling
Carla Horvath | December 20, 2023
In this guide, Carla Horvath shares her beauty secrets to keeping your skin luminous and healthy, no matter where your wanderlust leads you.
Life
Feel like you’ve wasted time? Here’s what you can do about it
Emma Lennon | December 18, 2023
Time is indeed precious, and it makes sense that we want to avoid wasting it. But what does it actually mean to waste time?
Life
5 reasons to stay away from friends who gossip
A Girl In Progress | December 15, 2023
You feel awkward not joining in with gossiping friends, yet you’re always left feeling a little icky when you do. Here are 5 reasons you shouldn’t.
Career
‘Let them underestimate you’: Why I don’t need validation as a woman in business
Guest Writer | December 14, 2023
CEO and creative director Charlie Puchala has often been underestimated as a woman in business. But here’s why she’s not letting that hold her back.
Life
I bought nothing new for a year. Here’s what I learned
Guest Writer | December 13, 2023
Taking a break from consumption seems to me one of the most radical and liberating things we can do, writes Nina Karnikowski.
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