Wellbeing Articles for Women

Self-determination theory (SDT) points to three psychological needs behind lasting wellbeing. See the evidence and how the Women's Wellbeing Lab supports them.

Exclusive content for members. The Three Needs Reflection Tool: a short Women's Wellbeing Lab exercise for checking in on the choice, capability and connection research links to wellbeing.

There's no threshold that has to be crossed before support is worth having. What the evidence actually says about the barrier that keeps women waiting, and why coaching exists for exactly this space.

Most goal-setting frameworks weren't designed with women's lives in mind. The S.T.A.R.T. Wellbeing framework draws on self-compassion research and behavioural science to offer an approach that accounts for competing demands, variable energy, and real life rather than assuming consistency and full agency.

You know what would help. You have probably known for a while. This article explores what the research on implementation intentions and psychological flexibility tells us about why naming your specific wellbeing barrier is the step that makes movement possible.

Discover the psychology behind the fresh start effect and how to use it to support your wellbeing, whatever season of life you are in. No ideal conditions required.

If you know something needs to change but can't seem to start, it's not a motivation problem. Discover what the research says is actually happening — and what to do instead.

Learn how smaller goals help women reduce overwhelm, feel calm, and regain control. Backed by cognitive load and self-determination theory.

Exclusive content for members. Understand why change often feels difficult at the start. This evidence-informed guide explains the behaviour change cycle, the stages of reflection, action, and integration, and the types of support that help at each phase so you can move forward with clarity and self-trust.