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Shoulda, woulda, coulda… Yvonne writes on the societal ‘norms’ that she has learned to pay no heed to now that she is 48.
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Shoulda, woulda, coulda… Yvonne writes on the societal ‘norms’ that she has learned to pay no heed to now that she is 48.
This word is not helping us - now is the time to say no and ditch the weight of others’ expectations.
LIFESTYLE…
Laurie considers whether her love of Instagram is fading now that it has become something close to a mass-promotion platform and if she should stay or go.
The beauty and benefits of finding a hobby, whatever that may be.
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WELLBEING…
Transformation, journey, upgrade, glitch, ‘the change’ - however it’s described, there is no denying perimenopause is a major life event, here Ellie writes about this temporary but enormous shift that takes place in our lives.
After leaning into the solace of some online shopping, Dearbhla considers the dopamine process behind it and how choosing connection over consumption is her better solution.
WORK LIFE…
It’s the latest buzzword in our post-pandemic lexicon, but does ‘quiet quitting’ mean creating healthy boundaries at work or falling short in your performance? Marie Kelly looks at whether the catchphrase matches the concept.
After reading a study on Women in Midlife, Louise muses on career confidence and standing up for our personal and professional experience.
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10 questions with Wellness Warrior, Catherine O’Keeffe, in advance of the first Menopause Success Summit here in Ireland.
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Orla celebrates the life of her beloved best friend Alison, whom she lost to cancer in 2018, aged 43.
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Simone reviews a new skincare device that promises to banish blackheads forever.
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Transformation, journey, upgrade, glitch, ‘the change’ - however it’s described, there is no denying perimenopause is a major life event, here Ellie writes about this temporary but enormous shift that takes place in our lives.