Archive - The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

I should take a break

A short hiatus.

13 hrs ago •

Francesca Specter

June 2025

We’ve lost the art of being lost

Taking it day by day, and that being OK.

Jun 26 •

Francesca Specter

Alonement is back!

Meanwhile, I'm living my fantasy life in Lisbon (again).

Jun 19 •

Francesca Specter

When it's more than just jealousy

Let's tackle those ugly feelings.

Jun 12 •

Francesca Specter

Journal writing prompts for June

A mid-year reset for 2025. 🟡

Jun 7 •

Francesca Specter

Can we really live our lives ‘intentionally’?

The limits of forward planning (and why I do it anyway).

Jun 5 •

Francesca Specter

May 2025

Something to look forward to

The joy of forestalgia.

May 29 •

Francesca Specter

May recommendations: Books, podcasts, TV shows & more

Forget what you 'should' consume – here's what you'll want to enjoy, instead. A Hell-themed podcast, a novel you'll cackle through and the bliss of…

May 26 •

Francesca Specter

What real self care looks like – and how to practise it

Plus, TK Maxx therapy, solo cinema and other unexpected things we do to look after ourselves.

May 22 •

Francesca Specter

Issue #116: When a void is also a window

The upside of things not working out.

May 15 •

Francesca Specter

Issue #115: The problem with too many choices

No one needs 87,000 coffee options.

May 8 •

Francesca Specter

Journal prompts for May

Watch: Guided Journaling (May edition). Plus, download the full list of spring-themed journal prompts.

May 3 •

Francesca Specter

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