The current job market is an exhausting one. Despite countless stories of labour shortages and more roles than ever available before, for those looking for a new job, these ‘jobs’ seem to be in short supply. In an outrageously competitive market, it seems that there are ...

Here at GirlDreamer, we love Spring and all that it stands for. A really exciting time for nature, Spring brings freshness, light, new blooms and an end to the icy chill of the cold and draining winter months.

One of our favourite things about Spring is that it...

by Abimbola Adeagbo

Catherine sat on the edge of her bed, her hands nervously tapping on her thighs. The weight of her responsibilities and the pressure of her failing relationship had been eating at her for weeks.  She didn’t know how to cope with the stress anymore. 

As a new season starts, it’s natural to want more. A part of this is setting new goals, looking for new opportunities, and wanting as a whole to just do more. As we work towards our goals and try to better ourselves and our lives, a natural next step is to determine what we can do to ac...

by Priya Mohal

Navigating the delicate balance between expressing oneself and maintaining respect can be a challenge for South Asian women. 

Growing up, I often felt disheartened when urged to be more assertive and confident ...

by Sandeep Saib

Trigger Warning: Suicide, body image, eating disorder

I am Sandeep Saib (she/her) and I am a Lived/Living Experience (‘Expert by Experience’) Mental Health Advocate, Philanthropist and Public Speaker. I really emphasise the ‘living...

Isn’t there something so magical about a new year? The offering of a fresh start, a blank page. A whole year to seize.

To us, it’s the most exciting time of the year. A time when we can sit down and really determine what we want and how to work towards it.

by Mani Hayre

When are you getting married?

Who hasn’t been asked this question at some family function by a random, and often not-so-random family member? 

Particular...

The time before and immediately after a New Year is always so interesting and complex.

It’s a time of joy, excitement and rest but also a time of angst and dread. Dread as we wait for real life to begin a...