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Inspirational

What are you thankful for this week?

What are you thankful for this week? Are you ready for some Kumbaya action? Me too. So much and then some. There has been much argy-bargy in the real and online worlds this past week. Have you noticed... [read more]

Don’t expect your employer to provide work/life balance for you.

. A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend the exceptional TEDx Conference in Sydney where some very clever and visionary people gave 17 minute presentations... [read more]

What charity do you support?

fistula After a huge outpouring of concern and interest a couple of months ago on a beautiful comment made by Mamamia reader Eliza on the plight of fistula sufferers, I... [read more]

Marian Keyes talks about how she’s fighting her depression.

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Late last year I posted about Marian Keye's crippling battle with depression.  I was overjoyed to see Marian resume her newsletters (which you can subscribe to... [read more]

What’s your First World problem?

coldwheel So I get into my car this morning and I think, 'Shit, the steering wheel is cold!'. It is. And just as I'm feeling all bummed about that, another thought pops into... [read more]

Watch this. Then send it to every menstruating woman you know.

. There are some things in life we take totally for granted. Like tampons and sanitary pads. Sure, it sucks that they're not tax deductible and I find standing in... [read more]

Memo to women: Lighten Up

yogastress I had one of those moments recently where a flippant interaction takes the wind out of your sails. We were on our way to my niece's birthday party and I'd forgotten... [read more]

Let’s lighten the mood a little. Watch this.

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PS22 Chorus is a primary school choir  from Staten Island (New York) composed of 60-70 fifth-graders, and directed by its founder and music teacher Gregg Breinberg... [read more]

The ad that’s making women weep (then shop).

johnlewis This beautiful new TV  ad for UK department store John Lewis was released last week and has become not only an internet sensation but has also led to a 39% increase... [read more]

True or false: women without children are selfish and bitter.

elizabeth gilbert Oh please.Thank heavens for women without kids. Not only are they the ideal people to sit next to on planes but they also make excellent Sparents.Throughout... [read more]