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Lovely Luscious Lemon Delight
The easiest, most delicious dessert you'll ever make!

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Jul 21, 20212 min read


Making Friends with Hindsight
Ever look back and think about what you could change?

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Jun 10, 20215 min read


Ye Olde Imposter Syndrome
We all have times when confidence is low. It's called imposter syndrome ...

Mary-Claire Hanlon
May 11, 20219 min read


Sympathy for Judas (1)
Do you have sympathy for Judas, or do you play the blame game?

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Apr 20, 20214 min read


Preparation Beats Perfectionism
Feel free to be flexible, but try to reliably do your academic work (& Einstein moments) before you treat yourself to the things that don't

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Mar 10, 20215 min read


3 Approaches to Studying Tricky Stuff
Being curious and creative when studying, can help you get the information into your brain, so you find it more easily at exam time.

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Feb 12, 20215 min read


Need to have "That Talk"?
A little dive into what SCORE means ...

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Jan 27, 20215 min read


Fire Family (Fiction)
The small brush-tailed rock wallaby that was panting near my home, was obviously distressed. I needed to get to her with a damp blanket, and

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Oct 11, 202010 min read


Once upon a time ...
I distinctly recall one Monday afternoon, sitting in the driver's seat of my car in the carpark outside the Science precinct, weeping ....

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Sep 8, 20208 min read


Don't give up
Imagine, someone who knows what you're going through as you face unemployment. Imagine, someone who will help to advocate for your safety ..

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Aug 21, 20202 min read


A Hex on the Ex (Part 2)
When things get difficult, do you: Hunker down and do what you can with what you have; Call Lifeline or BeyondBlue, Kids' Helpline or...

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Jul 28, 20206 min read


A Hex on The Ex (Part 1)
Are you the kind of person to give an ex-partner a second (or third ..) chance? Do you have a black-and-white rule to never go backwards?

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Jul 22, 20204 min read


Swapwords for Swearwords
I'm a firm believer in the power of words. Some, like "pyjamas", have a special place of warmth and cosiness.

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Jul 7, 20207 min read


Reflections on a Monday
I had a wedding scheduled for April (as a guest). It was going to be a glittering celebration of love, but that poor couple had to...

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Mar 23, 20205 min read


Panic! No! Don't Panic!
Don't let fear take hold! Let love flow to dispel the darkness of COVID-19. And some practical tips!

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Mar 13, 20204 min read


Is COVID-19 Bio-Terrorism?
Is COVID-19 bio-terrorism? Let's examine the motives, targets, methods of delivery and outcomes. And then, let's not jump to any conclusion

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Are you a BULLY?
Being put down (in whatever words or actions) is not acceptable. A raised voice is not acceptable. A belittling tone is not acceptable.

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Feb 17, 20205 min read


Stress: Do it like a boss!
10 tips to stress less? This beats all of them!

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Jan 9, 20205 min read


What the world needs now ...
Nature or nurture? Nurture! Children are not born naturally resilient - life experiences will shape how well they handle difficult times.

Mary-Claire Hanlon
Dec 5, 20196 min read
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