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.
‘This is so me’. The comfort (and danger) of feeling understood.
We all love the feeling of being seen, heard, and understood. But what if that feeling is a trick of the mind? The Barnum effect is a psychological phenomenon that explains why vague statements often feel deeply personal. Knowing about it is the first step towards not falling for it.
Miscarriage matters – Voices of women who experienced a pregnancy loss. Part 2.
As government looks into introducing miscarriage leave, we spoke to women who experienced pregnancy loss to get their view. This is the second of a two-part article.
Aging on your terms. Confidence, choices, and med-aesthetic treatments.
Aging isn’t always easy. While some women embrace the natural changes that come with time, others experience a decline in self-confidence and seek interventions to help them feel their best. Dr Joanna Delia, founder of med-aesthetic clinic People & Skin, talks about the importance of opting for procedures for the right reasons, and picking safe and reliable doctors.
Miscarriage matters – Voices of women who experienced a pregnancy loss. Part 1.
As government looks into introducing miscarriage leave, we spoke to women who experienced pregnancy loss to get their view.
Miscarriage matters – Why leave and support are essential
The government recently announced it will be looking into the introduction of paid leave for employees who suffer a miscarriage. Woman Unclouded caught up with fertility counsellor Danielle Scerri Azzopardi, who is organising miscarriage support groups, to understand what women go through when they miscarry and why granting them leave to grieve and heal is essential.
The art of remembering. How to not forget stuff
As we navigate adulthood, responsibilities multiply, and our to-do lists seem to stretch endlessly. Keeping track of everything becomes a skill in itself. Fortunately, many of us have developed little hacks to ensure we don’t forget the important (and even the mundane) stuff. After chatting with friends, I’ve compiled some of their best strategies.
Words of women…
Woman Unclouded was born to support women by sharing experiences and expertise. In the last months, many women shared their views. So, to mark Women’s Day, here come some of the words of these wonderful women… about a range of subjects.
The big abandon. Shedding burdening expectations - yours and theirs
We are living on the surface of life, controlled by what we expect from ourselves and what others expect of us. We need to let go. Unshackle ourselves from false realities and help others do the same. We need to collectively agree to stop accepting those false realities and demand honesty and truth. This is The Big Abandon.
Women with disabilities value career and beauty but motherhood feels out of reach - study shows
Research has shown that, in Malta, women with disabilities care about looking good and believe having a career is important. However, they feel that having both a career and a family remains a challenge for them with few considering motherhood as an option.