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Mind and Soul
How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)
The Conversation | March 28, 2024
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.
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.
Career
Why financial literacy is key to closing gender pay gap
Guest Writer | March 25, 2024
Empowering women with financial literacy skills is key to bridging this gap – now and for good. Here's why.
Relationships
Do you really need a ‘best friend’?
Emma Lennon | March 22, 2024
The concept of having a singular ‘best friend’ is pervasive in Western culture, but is having a BFF imperative for connection and fulfillment?
Food
The food lovers’ guide to Byron Bay
Sharon Green | March 21, 2024
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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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.
Money
Joint bank accounts are dead: Why women don’t want to share their money
Emma Lennon | February 12, 2024
A huge attitude shift – driven by women – is underway when it comes to sharing finances or keeping them separate from their partner.
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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Career
How to build your self-awareness when working from home
Guest Writer | October 23, 2023
There are things we can do to increase our self-awareness and our ability to connect, even when we’re working from home.
Beauty
How unrealistic beauty standards profit from women’s insecurities
Emma Lennon | October 20, 2023
As the beauty industry profits from exploiting appearance-based insecurities, women should question why they uphold unrealistic beauty standards.
Health
STIs are on the rise – here’s how to navigate telling a partner if you’ve got one
The Conversation | October 19, 2023
It’s a conversation that can be awkward and uncomfortable, but here are some things to keep in mind.
Business
The power of mentorship for women in business
Guest Writer | October 18, 2023
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.
Health
These are women’s biggest health problems and how to safeguard against them
Guest Writer | October 16, 2023
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.
Mind and Soul
How to become more confident: 5 actionable tactics from Erika Cramer
Sharon Green | October 13, 2023
If you want to become confident, try these 5 actionable strategies from The Queen of Confidence herself, Erika Cramer.
Beauty
4 skincare mistakes you’re making, according to a beauty expert
Guest Writer | October 12, 2023
These are some common mistakes you might be making with your skincare regime and products, according to beauty therapist Donna Ireland.
Wellbeing
How to embrace vulnerability and actually ask for help when you need it
Ava Roman | October 11, 2023
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.
Beauty
What is skin cycling, and is it healthy for your complexion?
Emma Lennon | October 9, 2023
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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