Productivity guilt: Welcome to the “free time” paradox
Are you racked by productivity guilt? We explore how the hobby got ousted by the side hustle and why commodifying your leisure time isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
What’s in a mood?
Your mood is not informed by which side of the bed you get out of, but by a chain reaction of triggers, emotional response and negative self-talk. Understanding this domino effect will allow you to take ownership of your bad moods and turn them into your best life.
Is our quest to reach wellness nirvana causing burnout?
Glossy women’s magazines were once to blame for promoting unattainable standards, but in the curated world of wellness Instagram, nothing short of perfect will do.
Meet breast cancer survivor & advocate Rebecca Angus
Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we sat down with breast cancer survivor and awareness advocate Rebecca Angus to chat about her journey.
Going home
The WILD Words Competition winner for fiction, Sarah MacDonald, explores nostalgia, memory and a sense of home in her short story Going Home.
The rise of the bathhouse in Australia
Could there be a more fitting antidote to 2020’s isolation than communal bathing? As we return to public spaces, Australia is finally catching on to the ancient tradition of the bathhouse.
Babymoon bliss in the Gold Coast hinterland
We enjoyed a three-day “babymoon” at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, located in the stunning Gold Coast hinterland. There, we welcomed stillness, relaxation and pampering before life gets a little wild.
The toxic effect of the “model minority”
The model minority stereotype characterises Asian Australians as smart, hard-working and compliant, but living this myth is far from rewarding. WILD Words Writing Competition winner, Aleczander Gamboa, unpacks the harmful narrative.
Learning to love your vulva
Labiaplasty has become the fastest-growing cosmetic trend due to pre-teen concern with their vulvas. But where does this shame and anxiety around our genitals stem from — and does the “perfect vagina” really exist?
Living and coping with social anxiety disorder
Catherine Falalis opens up about her 20-year journey with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). An exhausting cycle which, when at its worst, makes even the most mundane daily activities unbearable.