There’s no going back; technology is firmly engrained in our everyday life. And if it’s here to stay, how can we embrace it as a tool to grow and expand our minds, to build a healthier mind and mindset? By Claire Aristides Can you imagine life without your iPhone or laptop? We rely on our tech to tell the time (anywhere…
The road to self-love is a winding one, with self-talk as the navigation system. Yet there are times when negative self-talk can get the best of us, and that’s completely normal. Here, we break down each form of negative self-talk and share some tips on how to overcome it:
Joan MacDonald, the 74-year-old behind Train With Joan, is always up for trying new things—“whether it’s good for me or not,” she says with a conspiratorial wink over Zoom. Still, documenting her fitness journey on Instagram was decidedly out of her comfort zone. By Macaela MacKenzie MacDonald was in her 70s, had no idea how to use social media, and had…
It’s not about covering up anymore. It’s about authenticity. Here’s why Gen Z cares a whole lot more about skincare than it does about makeup.
In the realm of self-love – encompassing (and not limited to) self-worth, self-respect, self-forgiveness, self-esteem and self-acceptance – where I landed was that self-care is the practice of taking care of yourself to nourish and recharge your mind, body and spirit, every day. It’s the decision (self-responsibility) that we make to care for ourselves, often in lieu of “doing more” or “attempting to be…
By Angela Priestley The first major global pharmaceutical company dedicated to women’s health has just listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with Nirelle Tolstoshev leading the local Australian team. Organon is a newly formed Fortune 500 company that listed on the NYSE on Thursday. It’s spun off from Merck & Co, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical businesses, and launches with…
“I think it’s lazy for me to just say I’m body positive at this point,” Lizzo tells Vogue. “It’s easy. I would like to be body-normative. I want to normalize my body.” By Calvin Van Paris When it comes to shifts in the collective consciousness, change to the language is often a strong starting point. For October Vogue cover star Lizzo, “body positivity” is a…
By Jessie Tu Becoming a mum for the first time is a minefield, and for many women it’s both mentally and emotionally taxing. That’s why a new app has launched with the aim of helping new mums improve their mental wellbeing by allowing them to track their mood during pregnancy and early parenthood. It also aims to help women recognise early signs of…
Emma Chamberlain is the quintessential cool girl and, honestly, somewhat of a paradox. With more than 9.5 million YouTube subscribers; 10.5 million Instagram followers; her own podcast, merchandise, and coffee company, Chamberlain has every reason to exude an ego. But nope, the wildly successful 19-year-old has managed to stay humble and approachable. It makes sense. Unlike many curated influencers, Chamberlain is unfiltered and…
Singer Michelle Williams on Why Being Open About Mental Health Is Necessary for the Age of Wellness. Talking about mental health is not an easy thing to do, but singer Michelle Williams, who was diagnosed with depression, feels that opening up always helps. Mental health is a topic that fortunately over time has become less taboo in society, especially as we’re…
