Before my niece became ill, Group B Strep wasn’t something we talked about. In fact, I didn’t have the faintest idea what it was. And that’s exactly why awareness matters.
The Things We Never Knew To Ask
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Marysia Leigh
When You Can’t Prioritise
Managing time isn’t a one-step solution. It’s something you come back to.
Because work changes. Life changes. Demands shift.
But having the tools, simple, practical, realistic tools – makes all the difference in how you respond to that change.
Your Health, Your Voice
Days like International Day of Action for Women’s Health aren’t just about awareness, they’re about creating space. Space for conversations. For stories. For honesty.
The Spreadsheets Can Wait
The work message on a Saturday. The one you didn’t need to open. But you did. And now it’s stuck in your head. You’re not replying, but you’re also not relaxing. Your mind is half “on”, half “off”, and fully unsettled
Stress Awareness Month
What Stress Awareness Month has reminded me is this: stress isn’t a weakness. And ignoring it doesn’t make you strong. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is notice how stress shows up for us – emotionally, mentally, physically – and stop judging ourselves for it.
Challenging Conversations
Challenging conversations are never easy. Even when you know what you need to say, even when you’ve prepared every sentence in your head a dozen times, there’s a weight to them. They’re stressful. Emotional. High-stakes. And, sometimes, utterly exhausting.
Time to Talk
On Time to Talk Day, coming up on the 5th February, we’re encouraged to start conversations – not to “fix” everything, but to remind each other that we’re not alone. That speaking up matters. That being heard can be the first step towards healing.
International Day of Education
On January 24th, International Day of Education gives us a moment to pause and reflect on something so many of us rely on, but often take for granted: education. Not just lessons, exams, books, or homework – but the people, emotions, pressures, triumphs and life-changing experiences wrapped around all of it
The Mum Juggle
The “mum juggle” – the balancing act between being a loving, present parent and a driven, capable professional – is one that so many of us are quietly battling every single day.
Disability is Personal
November is upon us and that means Disability History Month! Disability means something different for every person. For some, it might be a visible challenge; for others, hidden struggles; for many, a complex tapestry of needs, strengths, and communication styles.
Marysia Leigh
