In the hit TV show, The Good Place, there is an important character named Janet who is an artificial being who has all the knowledge of the universe and can produce any item out of thin air, which she uses to help the people in the show. She is a reliable, non-threatening female, who is …
The problem with telling the truth about your depression is the fallout afterwards. Depressed people don’t tell the truth because: People with depression can’t get life insurance. People with depression can lose their jobs either once the illness is discovered or when they have to take time off for the invisible illness that makes them bedridden for …
I was talking to a friend this week about depression and whether they should go on meds or not. I am a firm believer in medication for diabetes, heart disease and depression. I once went off my meds and tried to use a psychologist for my growing anxiety. Instead of working through it, I got …
I have been thinking about giving up writing because I have no self-control. I was also thinking of getting checked for late on-set ADD. I had to force myself to finish my personal writing work. I would find distractions and excuses everywhere. I would clean the microwave, lose hours on social media, anything to run …
I was reading that resilience comes from talking to people about your troubles. Sharing the moments that scare or confuse you. That the act of talking it through is in itself a decision to be resilient. This year I experienced an extreme act of professional bullying. It wasn’t just aimed at me, it was aimed …
While I organised an event last week for a luxury property launch in Sydney, it cemented my opinion that there are different sorts of luxury. What luxury is to some, is merely mainstream to others. Yet luxury brands rely on the mainstream buyers to make their money. The designer fragrance from Gucci, the Miu Miu …
Mother’s Day seems to be one of those celebrations you love or hate. Personally, I love it, because my kids make an effort, I do nothing, and adhere to my “I make the rules for Mother’s Day” rule! Today meant breakfast out at a cafe of my choice, and then a competition of Uno which …
When my eldest kid was in her second year of high school, she studied the horror genre in her English class. They were asked to write their own horror story and many of them, as was to be expected, wrote themselves as the victim, usually stuck upstairs with a noise coming from the kitchen or …
I have a theory that the rise of domestic violence is directly influenced by the rise of women’s rights and our push for equality. Many women in the public eye and are afraid to say they’re feminists, yet they benefit from those who marched and starved for their right to vote. They say they believe …
Yesterday I read quite a number of articles about the reality of being an entrepreneur and the rise of depression and suicide in those who are trying to make something happen in a start-up. Failure isn’t an option for many, and hours and hours of work can often amass to nothing. It’s interesting that the …