I Lost 90 Pounds, But It Didn’t Make Me Happy
A lifetime of living as “the fat girl” left me with serious emotional scars that no diet could heal. When I was 18 years old, I thought that losing weight would make my life perfect. Like so many...
View Article5 Desk-Friendly Tactics To Combat Anxiety
Here are five simple strategies to help combat anxiety at the office… During the week, we spend the majority of our waking time at work. And with our lives becoming increasingly busy, it can be...
View ArticleWhat It Feels Like Living With Depression, The ‘Uncool’ Mental Illness.
Mental health isn’t a popularity contest. But if it was one, depression would be losing. Scrolling through Instagram, you’d be forgiven for thinking women with anxiety and women with depression have...
View Article19 Ways To Care For Your Mental Health This World Mental Health Day
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and that’s as good a time as ever to start prioritizing your mental health. Millions of people around the world are affected by mental illness. In fact, mental...
View ArticleI Tried A Meal Kit Service And Here’s What I Learned
If you’re time-poor and bored of your at-home menu, read on. By the time I get home from my work day, bookended by a hellish two hour each way commute, the last thing I want to do is cook dinner. My...
View ArticleSorry, But I’m NOT Sorry That My Fat Body Offends You
Project your endless disappointments into the mirror, which is where I’m quite sure it all starts. I’m one of those folks who has the “tendency.” Meaning that somewhere beneath this sleek façade of...
View Article5 Signs You Could Be Ready For A Career Change
Look out for the signs. Change is a concept that makes most of us uncomfortable. Whether its signing up to a new gym or bigger stuff like moving to an unknown neighborhood, venturing out of our...
View ArticleI Got Body Language Advice From An Expert And It Changed Everything For Me
Technically we went on a date. Republished from Whimn.com.au. I’d describe myself as a pretty confident sort of woman. Raised in country NSW, I’ve got a certain ochre approach to life that has gifted...
View Article‘I De-Armored My Vagina And OMG
I’m letting go of past hurts, through my vagina. Republished from Whimn.com.au. Hands up who isn’t walking around carrying past hurts with them? We’ve all got them, right? But mostly we learn to absorb...
View ArticleWhen You’re A Mother Contemplating Suicide
Content notice: suicide. Suicide is a complex issue, one which can be caused by numerous factors: i.e., mental health issues, physical health issues, familial issues, and financial issues. They can...
View Article7 Magical Ways You Can Use Witchcraft To Improve Your Life
Witchcraft isn’t all about cauldrons, pointy hats and eye of newt. I’m a pretty average gal. Maybe except for the fact I have jet black hair, wear a lot of dark clothing (okay, I own nothing of color...
View ArticleThe Moment I Realized I Was Good Enough
It’s my quirks and habits which make me who I am. I was at a small house party with my best friend recently when he got far too drunk, far too quickly. Soon enough, he was slumped over on the ground,...
View Article10 Easy Hacks To Instantly Improve Your Focus
And, focus. Imagine if everyone had the ability and motivation to concentrate for long periods of time. Large work projects, reading, and absorbing massive amounts of information, it would all feel...
View ArticleMy Father No Longer Has Power Over Me
He isn’t going to change, but I can. The bunkbed in Dad’s new condo is a dream come true. I am seven years old, 18 months older than my sister. So when I call “Top bunk!” it’s mine, all mine. We stay...
View ArticleI Went On A Bestiemoon And You Should, Too
It’s not just my relationship with my husband that’s about to change. Republished from Whimn.com.au. Lauren knows too much about me not to be my best mate. She was there by my side when we handed in...
View Article6 Ways To Get Anyone To Like You, According To An FBI Expert
An FBI behavioral analysis expert gives his tips on how to win people over. Meeting new people can be a surprisingly challenging experience. Whether it’s in the workplace, out at cocktails on a Friday...
View ArticleJust Been Rejected? Here’s How To Get Over It Faster
Rejection sucks. Whether you’ve been knocked back by your crush, turned down for a promotion or told that your best just wasn’t good enough – rejection sucks. Feeling like you haven’t made the cut can...
View ArticleMy Depression Makes Me Feel Like A Stranger To My Own Needs
In the back of my mind, my depression is bigger than me. I hate talking about my mother’s death. Mostly because I don’t think many people my age could understand my experience. My group of friends has...
View ArticleLearning To Love The Skin You’re In… With Eczema
I’m pursuing healing and loving my skin from a different perspective. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t itchy and uncomfortable in my skin. Though I may have periods when it’s not as bad, I have...
View ArticlePeople Are Sharing The Helpful Things They’ve Learned In Therapy
Because therapy is expensive, but sharing mental health tips is free. I was chatting to a friend the other week about our mental health journeys, and I realized I’ve been in and out of therapy for over...
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