Thoughts & Truths
Articles that seek to uncloud our hearts and minds. How? By gathering experiences and expertise about issues that impact women across a range of subjects.
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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.
Week unclouded. Women leaving social media, autism underdiagnosed, and domestic violence reports double.
Misogynistic content drives women off social platforms, girls underdiagnosed with autism, domestic violence reports double in a decade… here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.
How parents make magic. Easter is one of many quiet superpower moments.
Easter is one of those times of year when parents’ ‘magical’ superpowers come into action… The more I think about superpowers, the more I realise that I know many mummies (and daddies) who have them… the human, real version of superpowers.
‘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.
Week unclouded. Stopping social media abuse, wellbeing matters, and miscarriage leave first step
Malta made its first step towards introducing miscarriage leave, government will start looking into controlling online abuse, and people’s wellbeing will be factored in when measuring success… here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.
Missing conversations. What no one told us.
There are conversations we should be having, especially with younger women, but we’re not. They are missing. They are the ones that help you understand how things truly unfold, so you can make informed decisions before it feels like it’s too late.
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.
Week unclouded. Doctors reporting abortions, trailblazer celebrated, and women travellers rising
Most abortions are reported by doctors, women are dominating the travel world, and Maltese trailblazer Rose Sciberras celebrated … here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.
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.