Wellbeing Articles for Women

Exclusive content for members. Character strengths are among the most well-evidenced areas of positive psychology research. This Lab resource covers the VIA Classification, how to access a free personal strengths report, and a structured activity for applying strengths across different areas of life.

Exclusive content for members. The neuroscientific evidence behind creative cognition, divergent thinking, and incubation — and why walking in natural environments creates the conditions in which creative thinking is most likely to emerge.

Exclusive content for members. The psychological and neuroscientific evidence for walking in natural environments as a measurable intervention for stress, cognitive restoration, and psychological wellbeing.

A short daily reflection practice can meaningfully improve mood, reduce rumination, and increase life satisfaction over time. Three Good Things, drawn from Seligman's PERMA framework and tested in randomised trials, takes five minutes and requires nothing more than noticing what went well today and why it happened.

Most women are measuring their health, happiness, and success against criteria they never chose. This article explores where those criteria came from, what the research says about what they cost, and how Self-Determination Theory and psychological wellbeing research point toward a more grounded starting point.

Why doesn’t finding more time reduce overwhelm? This article explores research on the planning fallacy, time management, and mental load to explain why extra hours often fill with more tasks. Instead of focusing on time quantity, the evidence suggests that prioritisation and intentional structure are more effective. Learn how rethinking how time is used can help reduce mental load and create space for wellbeing within a busy life.

Exclusive content for members. Discover how the "Three Good Things" journaling practice boosts wellbeing and resilience with this positive psychology-based reflection tool.

Exclusive content for members. Discover the rejuvenating benefits of a personalised digital detox. Learn how unplugging from devices can improve focus, reduce stress, and boost wellbeing in everyday life.

Feeling stuck? You're not alone. That nagging discomfort is often cognitive dissonance, the hidden conflict between your beliefs, values, and actions. This blog explores why we feel it, its impact (especially for women), how to spot it, and practical strategies to move from stuck to unstoppable.