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The subtle art of saying no

Featured by Adelaide Haynes, posted in journal, Thoughts & Opinions

There’s something terrifyingly empowering about saying no... let's take a look

I’ll be there for you: What friendship looks like to me

September 26, 2019 by Adelaide Haynes, posted in journal, Thoughts & Opinions

The most successful friendships I have, are the ones that are a little like that beautiful little cactus on my window sill. It doesn't take much to keep a strong friendship alive, because it's tough af. Unlike the needy succulents sitting next to it that often require a lot of love, attention, water (but not too much. Those suckers are temperamental!

How to push your comfort zone in your mid-twenties

August 29, 2019 by Adelaide Haynes, posted in journal, Thoughts & Opinions

I was immediately riddled with doubt, anxiety and fear. I had never played touch football before, I didn't know the rules, I didn't know all the girls on the team, basically I didn't know what the fuck I was doing.

The things no one tells you about finishing uni

June 16, 2019 by Adelaide Haynes, posted in journal, Thoughts & Opinions

Fakin it til you make it, comparison-itis, adulting... the things no one tells you about finishing uni... what do you think?

Stretch Marks, Cellulite and Pimples Oh My! A Girl’s Journey To Love Her Body

March 31, 2019 by Adelaide Haynes, posted in journal, Thoughts & Opinions

It's no surprise that the media, celebrities, influencers, magazines and Instagram make it feel like us women are not sexy, fit, beautiful and hot enough. We're not enough, full stop. Well I'm here to say that we are all enough.

Wokeness, Inequality and Awakening: All About Women Festival

March 17, 2019 by Adelaide Haynes, posted in Experiences, journal

We're not there yet, and we've got a long way to go, but in the meantime we can lift each other up and enjoy the ride.

MAFS and the Creation of the ‘Crazy Woman’

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by Adelaide Haynes, posted in Thoughts & Opinions

You can keep your drama, scandals and crazy characters, but please don't make them all about women!

8 Things I Love About Myself

February 21, 2019 by Adelaide Haynes, posted in About, Thoughts & Opinions

Yep, you read the title right, this blog post is publicly owning up to the things I love about myself. And before you think, OMG here she goes, just think about the last time you had an open and honest conversation with yourself and thought 'damn, I really love that about me!' It's probably been … Continue reading 8 Things I Love About Myself

10 Thoughts and Life Hacks After Commuting To Sydney (For A Month).

February 13, 2019 by Adelaide Haynes, posted in Experiences, journal

So I recently started a job working in Sydney's CBD. Yep, the big smoke! The only catch is, I live in Wollongong, 90 minutes away. Whilst I really can't complain as I'm only commuting 3 days a week, and yes I've only been doing it for a month, consider these my top 10 tips for … Continue reading 10 Thoughts and Life Hacks After Commuting To Sydney (For A Month).