More than ‘mum’: Dancing my way back to myself
When Janice Fenech became a mother she was overjoyed. But as time passed and she became overwhelmed with the demands of motherhood, she felt like she was losing herself. In this guest post, Janice shares how she found her way back to dance and regained a little part of herself with the support of her son
Tuning in. How to tell what you’re really feeling (and why it matters)
Have you ever felt “off” but couldn’t quite explain why? That’s the thing about emotions - they don’t always introduce themselves clearly. Unless we stop and tune in, they can end up running the show from backstage. Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely walks us through how to tune in.
The power of the pause: How emotional intelligence helps you respond instead of react
Have you ever sent a text you regretted five seconds later? That’s where the power of the pause comes in. Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely talks about this tiny, invisible space between what triggers us and how we respond, as she shares tips on how to find it, and manage it.
I am an ‘unnatural’ mother
As parents we often feel overwhelmed. Sarah Carabott opens up about the haunting feeling mothers often experience - that we are unprepared and getting it wrong.
I need to buy something! Why we feel the urge to shop and how to control it
The urge to shop is a feeling many of us experience regularly. Sometimes it is a gradual craving. But it can also feature as a sudden unexpected force. Paulann Grech tells us why this happens and how to get through it.