Do you struggle to get enough sleep?
Women face several unique challenges when it comes to getting enough sleep. Consider the following… Continue reading “Sleep Loss in Women”
Sleep Loss in Women
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Managing the Mental Load
Managing the Mental Load
All too often, women carry the mental load of what happens within their lives, relationships, and families. The mental load is the invisible work of knowing what needs to happen, when, and for whom, and ensuring that these occur. Continue reading “Managing the Mental Load”
Women and Guilt
Women and Guilt
Guilt is something many women experience. ‘Mum guilt’ is so common that it has its own term, but many women (not just mothers!) experience guilt unnecessarily. Continue reading “Women and Guilt”
Feeling fat
Feeling fat
One thing I often end up talking about with clients is ‘feelings of fatness’.
Many women have experienced feeling fat at times, if not regularly. What then happens is that this feeling gets confused with your body weight, so if you feel fat, you think you are fat.
However, feeling fat has got nothing to do with your actual body:
Women who are in smaller bodies can feel fat.
Women who are in typical bodies can feel fat.
Women who are in larger bodies can feel fat.
Tiredness in Women
Tiredness in Women
If you are chronically tired, this can be for any number of reasons. Continue reading “Tiredness in Women”
Abortion
Abortion
Regardless of personal views, in Australia, abortion is a common medical procedure. It is hard to quantify how many abortions occur each year because surgical ones occur for many reasons- not just to end a pregnancy. (Yep, this is healthcare).
Personality traits can be positive AND negative
Personality traits can be positive AND negative
Many years ago, I had a supervisor who knew me well and who described me as ‘thorough’ and ‘conscientious’. She always spoke of this in a positive light, like she knew she could rely on me to get stuff done. Continue reading “Personality traits can be positive AND negative”
Self-worth for Women
Self-worth for Women
So many women struggle with their self-worth or self-esteem. We are all exposed to messages at some point that we haven’t done ‘good enough’ on a task; or we have felt not good enough as a person.
Women, Mental Health, & Hormones
Women, Mental Health, & Hormones
Women are at higher risk of developing a range of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. One contributor is thought to be hormonal changes, as the risks increase periods of hormonal change. This includes Continue reading “Women, Mental Health, & Hormones”
Rethinking the Strong, Independent Woman
Rethinking the Strong, Independent Woman
Thanks to the media, it’s a fairly safe bet that most people can picture what a strong independent woman looks like. Many of us will know someone Continue reading “Rethinking the Strong, Independent Woman”
Judgement and Self-Doubt
Judgement and Self-Doubt
It’s not easy being a woman. Continue reading “Judgement and Self-Doubt”