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Britney Spears: the fight for freedom in the age of celebrity ownership

Posted on Jun 28 2021 by Sascha

In 2007, following signs of personal struggles in public, Britney Spears was placed under a conservatorship over her assets, estate, and business affairs. Thirteen years later, amidst the height of the "Free Britney” movement, Spears has spoken out in attempt to regain her freedom.

What does a balanced diet actually look like?

Posted on Jun 21 2021 by Sascha

In today's world, there's a storm of conflicting and confusing information (some of it scientifically proven, a lot of it not) about what we should eat, when, and why. So, just what exactly ��a balanced diet?

The power of gratitude

Posted on Jun 20 2021 by Ada

The last year and a bit have been really tough on all of us. A lot of the time we only focus on the negative things and seem to forget all about the positives. Gratitude is a great method for people to be able to respect and treasure what they have instead of constantly looking for something new to make them happy or complete.

What is Ayurveda?

Posted on Jun 15 2021 by Sascha

Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine in India that dates back to around 6,000 BCE and encompasses a range of ‘therapies’ that are now popular on a global scale. So, what exactly is Ayurveda and what benefits does it offer?

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Best comfort shows to watch when you need comfort

Posted on Jun 12 2021 by Ada

Sometimes days are tough, and all you want to do is stay in bed or crash on the couch all day watching TV and have a cuppa. I and a lot of others are notorious for watching the same shows we’ve already watched back-to-back, which we should have no shame in. So here's a list of my favourite comfort shows!

Docuseries reflection: The playbook (Netflix)

Posted on Jun 9 2021 by Ember

My mother, very often fondly recalls how I learned to swim before I learned how to walk. From then it wasn't long until I started formal swimming lessons and began training for competitive swim meets. I swam competitively until Year 7, when I took first place in every single heat, with the exception of the 100-metre butterfly, where I scraped in at third place, taking home the bronze medal for that heat. Over-all, I had the best time, for both the girls’ and boys’ divisions. Despite all that so-called ‘success’ and ‘achievement’, my heart ached a bit at the sight of that solitary bronze medal. I was training towards an all-gold year. Looking back now, as a mature-aged student and solo parent of a toddler, I realise that the ‘loss’ was more valuable than the wins. I was prouder of that bronze medal than I was of all the gold medals that year. I became a better athlete because of the experience of failing and learning from disappointment. The loss, as painful as it was as a 12-year old, helped build character. I learned to accept defeat graciously and how to pick myself up and train better, not harder. It brought our team together too.

8 Aboriginal-Australian businesses you can support!

Posted on May 25 2021 by Ada

The Black Lives Matter Movement shouldn’t end after one big protest around the world, it should be an ongoing movement until there is some significant, HUGE change for people of colour all around the world! If you are someone who is unsure how exactly to help or be a supportive ally, supporting Aboriginal-Australian-owned businesses is a great way to start! Here is a list of 8 Aboriginal-Australian-owned businesses and fashion designers that you can support today!

How to form good habits

Posted on May 24 2021 by Sascha

They say it takes 66 days for a new behaviour to become a habit. But what exactly makes a ‘good’ habit? And how can we hope to get there?

Health is wealth (my trip to the emergency department)

Posted on May 19 2021 by Ember

Pain lets you know that something is wrong. Who knew gallbladder attacks could be so painful? Definitely not me. Aside from giving birth to my little one about 18 months ago, I’ve never been admitted to hospital. I’ve not had surgery. I used to be very active and quite in tune with my body and what it was telling me. It’s taken emergency surgery for me to realise that I have to pay attention to my body more.

The weirdness and wonder of Tim Burton

Posted on May 18 2021 by Ada

As you all probably know by now from my blogs... I'm a huge cinephile. And I adore Tim Burton films! Tim Burton is probably one of the most well-known and talented American directors, producers, writers, and artists and there's just something about his gloomy, weird, and beautiful films that bring me ultimate comfort.