‘I can’t today. I’m running low on spoons.’ It’s not the typical excuse when a friend cancels your plans last-minute, but it says more than you might realise about how they’re feeling – physically and mentally…

WELLBEING
Your health and wellbeing should always come first, we provide professional opinions, advice and techniques in our wellbeing features
12 things you didn’t know could be symptoms of depression
Sometimes, depression can creep up on us in unexpected and subtle ways. Did you know about these unusual symptoms?…
Building back up after burnout with Leanne Pero
Award-winning entrepreneur Leanne Pero has been working solidly for the past 20 years while also living with the aftermath of cancer and childhood abuse. Here, she shares how burnout signalled to her that it was time to stop, re-evaluate, and start prioritising her own mental health…
What is a negativity fast?
If you’re regularly bogged down by negative thoughts, it might be time to change the narrative with one ‘fast’ that we can endorse…
Smash your to-do list (gently)
We know motivation and energy are in short supply these days. That’s why, now more than ever, we want to promote the adage of ‘work smarter, not harder’ – so, stop fighting your to-do list and start feeling more accomplished with these gentle productivity hacks…
Making WFH work for you
Adjusting to a new working environment can be tricky, especially when the boundaries between our personal and professional spaces might become blurred. But with this simple five-step guide, you can quickly rise to the challenge…
Getting your thoughts down on paper
If voicing your thoughts and emotions out loud feels intimidating, why not try therapeutic writing, which could do wonders for your mental health?…
Can dating apps harm your mental health?
Dating apps can provide a way to socialise and boost your confidence, particularly under current restrictions, but could they be doing more harm than good?…
Nikesh Shukla: "Becoming a dad has changed the way I view my creative practice"
Novelist, editor, podcast host, dad of two and author of the recently released Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home, shares how being a dad completely changed his perspective on life and writing…