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Cat Sanz on why we all need #fiveminutesofmine

Cat Sanz on why we all need #fiveminutesofmine

It’s that time of year when most of us are making resolutions and focusing on the year ahead. For our team, 2019 is all about …

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What to remind myself before going on parental leave again

What to remind myself before going on parental leave again

In my professional life as a lawyer, I’ve noticed that there’s a big focus right now on retrospectives. This involves looking back over a recent …

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Thinking about making a career move whilst pregnant?

I’ve recently just announced that I’m leaving a wonderful firm to join an innovative NewLaw firm. This wouldn’t normally be that newsworthy but at nine …

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Jodi Geddes commits to slowing down in 2019

2018 was a huge year for Circle In! People often ask if start-up life is harder than expected. It’s a tough one as we have never …

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Brilliant Easter Holiday hack! 3 annual leave days gives you a 10-day holiday

Brilliant Easter Holiday hack! 3 annual leave days gives you a 10-day holiday

You’ll love this Easter holiday hack. As you finish the Christmas holiday season and start heading back to work, no doubt most of us are …

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How I kicked my phone addiction in one simple step

How I kicked my phone addiction in one simple step

I love my phone. Yes, I am addicted to it and, yes, I feel a rush of excitement when I receive a message or notification. …

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Two simple steps for reducing your short-term debt

Australia’s household debt is one of the highest in the world, with the latest available OECD data (2015) showing the ratio of household debt to …

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Circle In talks about sexual intimacy in relationships

How to get sexual intimacy back on track

You were overjoyed when you became a mother to your precious baby—and for good reason. But now that you’re back at work juggling parenthood, your …

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Circle In talks chidcare options with Mynder

What childcare best suits your family?

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when attempting to find the right childcare to suit your needs and busy schedule as working parents.

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An estate plan; it’s so much more than a will

Benjamin Franklin wrote: ‘In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes’. Like many others my age and stage, I have …

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Our co-founder, Kate, talks money and taking control of your financial wellbeing

In a role reversal, our own Kate Pollard opens up to Irit Harris of F-Empowered about the inspiration behind Circle in, money management and why …

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What does working flexibly really mean?

There is one fundamental problem with the word flexibility. What it means to you is something completing different to what it means to others. Employers …

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How Kate’s career went from thrive to survive post baby

Up until having my first child, I’d found it pretty easy to climb the corporate ladder. I’d always thrived in a work environment. The rules …

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4 super easy, flexible, go-to recipes

Rebecca Hawker, nutritionist and wellness coach, shares four of her favourite easy recipes. Bek knows too well that navigating healthy food choices for yourself and …

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How to nail a well-curated wardrobe - without spending a fortune

Creating a cohesive and stylish wardrobe takes time and persistence. The thought of finding ‘the right’ pieces for you can be daunting in itself. Add …

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Tips to start intentionally saving and intentionally spending

Irit Harris has surveyed hundreds of women on their relationship with money. When it came to sharing money fears, close to 80% of women surveyed …

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‘I am doing everything and you need to do more’: A universal household dispute?

Last week I was typing away in a cafe not far from my home when a small group of mothers and their babies arrived and …

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Do something great for your own mental health

You don’t need another ‘to-do’ list… so that’s not what this is. Simply check out the menu, ponder upon the suggestions and take an opportunity …

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