Rituals That Help Women With ADHD Feel Calm Again
Feeling overwhelmed? Discover five science-backed rituals that help women with ADHD regulate their nervous systems, reduce stress and feel calmer every day.
Why the Nervous System Loves a Change of Scenery
Dua Lipa always seems to be on a holiday. Or at least, that’s what Instagram would have me believe. Every second scroll reveals a sun-bronzed Dua stretched across a beach somewhere impossibly beautiful, paperback in hand and turquoise water behind her. This sentiment was even the brunt of her roast monologue as she hosted Saturday […]
Time Blindness Is Keeping You From Community, and There Are Actual Solutions
“Being late” feels like a pale description of the stomach-dropping realisation that it’s 7:15 p.m. and you’re supposed to be somewhere at 7:00. You scramble for your keys, send an apology text and feel overwhelmed before the event has even begun. Many believe it’s a character flaw, laziness or lack of care. Few know that […]
The Physical Cost of Saying Yes Too Often
How many times have you said yes, while your stomach tightened in protest? How many times have you clenched your jaw while typing, ‘sure, no problem’? How many times have you agreed with someone but your words feel stuck in your throat? These moments feel small – another dinner, another favour, another quick phone call […]
Beyond Hyperactivity: How ADHD Shows up in Modern Women and How to Thrive
ADHD has long been framed as the disorder of fidgety young boys who can’t sit still in class, but that stereotype has done a quiet disservice to the millions of women who never saw themselves in that story. Instead of bouncing off the walls, they were daydreaming, overachieving, people-pleasing or silently drowning in overwhelm — […]
How to Find Wellness in Rage
A deep-dive into harnessing your rage for positivity and wellness.
Paper Therapy: How Handwriting Can Change Your Brain
What is the secret to anti-ageing? Is it a serum promising to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles or is it yet another overpriced supplement with an obscure ingredient list? After typing the question into my search engine, the AI overview encourages both lifestyle and skincare factors, including a good retinol and gentle […]
The Cognitive Power of Art
Arts and crafts are nothing new and most of us were introduced to the activity as early as kindergarten, before moving onto more complex constructions in our later years. The thrill of a three-year-old pasting dried pasta onto cardboard before being spray painted will never cease to amaze my adult self. This piece of art […]
Sourdough, Burnout and the Rise of Simple Living
Firstly, women were told they could ‘have it all’ before being branded girl bosses and sliding into hustle culture. It seems everywhere we look people are opting for not one, but two jobs. Merely working full time is no longer enough, side hustles are branded the new way to future proof yourself, while paving the […]
Are We Missing Genuine Joy from Our Lives?
Psychologist Anna Nikolaou shares how to increase happiness and joy by being present.
How Carewashing Is the New Trend for Toxic Workplaces
Saturday night drinks have turned into a group therapy session with my closest girlfriends. We sip our cocktails while venting about unbeatable fatigue, irritating bosses and pointless meetings. Despite each woman representing various industries (law, finance, healthcare, psychology and medicine) our lamentations have a similar thread: our workplaces don’t really give a shit, they only […]
How to Ensure Self-Love This Valentine’s Day
Self love is the longest and most intimate relationship of all.
Why We Need to Cancel Traditional New Year’s Resolutions in 2025
In 2025, traditional New Year’s resolutions are out and building lasting change through small, joyful rituals are in. Let us explain why.
Can Scheduling Daily ‘Worry Time’ Help Relieve Stress and Anxiety?
We have all seen those TikTok’s of people scheduling time to overthink and cry but what if we told you that ‘worry time’ can relieve stress and anxiety?
5 Ways to Navigate the Emotional Rollercoaster of Seasonal Blues
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “Am I depressed or is it just the seasonal blues?”, you’re not alone. It doesn’t help that despite our moderately temperate climate, our houses aren’t made to withstand those bone chilling cold snaps. A friend of mine recently stocked up on snow gear thanks to ALDI’s annual ski special […]
How to Get Confidently Creative With House of Hobby
Move over girl boss, it’s time to embrace your snail girl era.
The Price We Pay: Trading Health for Housing
They say there’s no place like home. For most of us, this sentiment rings true. It’s a place to cook a warm meal, rest your head or simply escape the world after a long day. It’s the centre of our lives, a steadfast in a world that often feels uncertain. But as the Australian housing […]
How to Banish the Birthday Blues
A guide to what causes the blues and how you can banish them.
Coping With Loneliness This Christmas
Experiencing loneliness during the holiday season can be reality for many people. Learn about some of the many ways to cope with loneliness this Christmas.