A couple of months ago, a story I wrote was shortlisted for a prize, and naturally, I shared the news with my family. My mum, the wonderful cheerleader she is, asked if she could read it. Without too much thought, […]
I am clinging to a rock wall in the Blue Mountains, tears streaming down my face. You might think my distress comes from a fear of falling 20 metres down the cliff-face (though my sturdy safety equipment promises otherwise). In […]
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.
The figure of the angry woman has long been represented as unnatural and destructive, but anger can be an important fuel and a tool for better self-awareness. Here, Elaine Mead shares her personal story of anger, shame and release.
