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How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.

What is revenge bedtime procrastination, and why should we stop doing it?

What is revenge bedtime procrastination, and why should we stop doing it?

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.

Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap

Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap

Empowering women with financial literacy skills is key to bridging this gap – now and for good. Here's why.

Do you really need a best friend?

Do you really need a ‘best friend’?

The concept of having a singular ‘best friend’ is pervasive in Western culture, but is having a BFF imperative for connection and fulfillment?

Food guide: Combi Byron Bay buckwheat pancakes

The food lovers’ guide to Byron Bay

For food-loving travellers, everything from casual cafe dining to vegan cuisine and a stand-out steakhouse is on offer in Byron Bay.

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10 therapist-approved tips to combat feeling lonely

10 therapist-approved tips to combat feeling lonely

Connection is a vital human need, so what can you do if you're experiencing social isolation or feeling lonely? A therapist shares advice.

Reply only friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates

‘Reply only’ friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates

If a lack of reciprocity in your friendship is negatively impacting you, here’s how you can make a change.

Joint bank accounts are dead: Why women don’t want to share their money

Joint bank accounts are dead: Why women don’t want to share their money

A huge attitude shift – driven by women – is underway when it comes to sharing finances or keeping them separate from their partner.

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I bought nothing new for a year. Here’s what I learned

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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How to build your self-awareness when working from home

How to build your self-awareness when working from home

There are things we can do to increase our self-awareness and our ability to connect, even when we’re working from home.

How unrealistic beauty standards profit from women’s insecurities

How unrealistic beauty standards profit from women’s insecurities

As the beauty industry profits from exploiting appearance-based insecurities, women should question why they uphold unrealistic beauty standards.

How to navigate telling a partner if you’ve got a STI

STIs are on the rise – here’s how to navigate telling a partner if you’ve got one

It’s a conversation that can be awkward and uncomfortable, but here are some things to keep in mind.

The power of mentorship for women in business

The power of mentorship for women in business

Mentorship doesn’t have to be a formal or arduous process. It can be found in unlikely places, and can help shape your career journey.

These are women’s biggest health problems and how to safeguard against them

These are women’s biggest health problems and how to safeguard against them

While ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’, there’s a lot more women can do to safeguard themselves from the biggest health problems they face.

How to become more confident: 5 actionable tactics from Erika Cramer

How to become more confident: 5 actionable tactics from Erika Cramer

If you want to become confident, try these 5 actionable strategies from The Queen of Confidence herself, Erika Cramer.

4 skincare mistakes you’re making, according to a beauty expert

4 skincare mistakes you’re making, according to a beauty expert

These are some common mistakes you might be making with your skincare regime and products, according to beauty therapist Donna Ireland.

How to embrace vulnerability and actually ask for help when you need it

How to embrace vulnerability and actually ask for help when you need it

How do you muster the courage to say, “hey, I need a hand?” Here are some tips on how to tell it’s time to ask for help.

What is skin cycling, and is it healthy for your complexion?

What is skin cycling, and is it healthy for your complexion?

Skin cycling represents a shift from a one-product-fits-all approach to an acknowledgment of the changing needs of our skin.

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