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Even Superwomen Take a Moment to Exhale

The Power of Rest and Renewal In a society that often rewards constant hustle and the idea of “doing it all,” the importance of rest can get lost in the noise. For many women, particularly women from diverse backgrounds, the pressure to continually prove ourselves, overcome barriers, and achieve success...

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Collective Trauma and the Recent Riots in the UK

The Psychological Aftermath The recent riots in the United Kingdom have brought to the forefront a complex and deeply rooted issue that has reverberated across the country casting a harsh spotlight on the deep-seated racial issues that have long plagued the nation. These events are not isolated incidents, but rather...

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Misogynoir: The Pyramid of Hate

The Pyramid of Hate The recent demonisation of Diane Abbott by one of the Conservative Party’s biggest donors expressed a level of racism in Britain that most of us would find unacceptable. Dehumanising language has been the precursor to racist violence, lynchings and mass murder throughout history. This hierarchal pyramid...

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5 Ways Black Women Are Masking

What is Masking? Masks have been one of the many adaptations that enable us to survive and thrive, despite the stressors of the workplace or our external environments. At times, we all feel vulnerable, experience pain or feel afraid. And, feelings of dependency or inadequacy are often expressed in our...

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Inspiring Inclusion

Inspiring Inclusion #IWD2024 Inspire Inclusion encourages everyone to recognise the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, including those from marginalised communities. One of the key pillars of promoting and inspiring Inclusion is the promotion of diversity into leadership and decision-making positions. This International Women's Day, it's...

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Big ideas, Bethlehem & detachment

Kitchen ceilings As I rushed around, frantically grabbing the final presents. I couldn't help but wonder why I always ended up in this chaotic situation. Every year, I promised myself that I would be more organised and avoid leaving everything to the last minute. But here I was, on Christmas...

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Why are we holding grudges?

Holding onto past hurts As humans, we often indulge in the practice of holding onto past hurt in the form of grudges. A grudge is the manifestation of harboured anger, bitterness, resentment, or other negative feelings that persist long after someone has caused us pain. However, the practice of nursing...

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When something bad happens

Belonging Uncertainty Our sense of belonging in school and at work has been shown to directly affect academic grades, performance and mental well-being. Throughout history, social connections and group membership have been critical for survival, so it is natural to question whether we fit into new environments. The experience of questioning whether...

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Equal Futures – Leading with Kindness

What is the one pressing problem you want to solve?Last week Friday, I spent the day with some of the powerhouses in the DEI, anti-oppression and equity space (many of whom I know from LinkedIn) to reimagine how to create an equal world.Thanks to #MissionEquality Sharon Hurley Hall (she/her), Lea...

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Roe vs Wade – What about the ones who are raped?

Roe vs Wade For many women this has been a HUGE blow! And, many are feeling totally appalled and saddened by the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade Ending the constitutional right to abortion across many states will probably create a black market for abortions that will not...

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