Archive - The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

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From casual situationships to quiet-quitting your job, when did it become cool not to try?

Francesca Specter

Mar 16

Pretend commutes, morning strolls & AirPodestrians. Plus, is 10,000 actually a magic number?

Francesca Specter

Feb 23

Practical tips for showing up & maintaining your bond.

Francesca Specter

Mar 2

See also: the WhatsApp 'last seen' feature. Plus, advice & resources to make social media more, well, sociable.

Francesca Specter

Feb 16

I'm calling time on hygge.

Francesca Specter

Feb 2

Moderation is cool, kids. Plus, why I regret criticising my ex's drinking habits.

Francesca Specter

Jan 26

In the words of Gloria Steinem, the truth will set you free – but first it will p*ss you off.

Francesca Specter

Jan 21

The significance of the Twixmas pause – plus, details of our upcoming New Year's Eve Reflections online journalling session.

Francesca Specter

Dec 29, 2022

Plus, the gym that banned New Year's Day sign-ups, and reflections from my former career in wellness journalism.

Francesca Specter

Jan 5

Plus, three steps to shorten the heartbreak process, and a fresh look at conscious uncoupling.

Francesca Specter

Jan 12

Should you even bother taking up a musical instrument as an adult?

Francesca Specter

Jan 19

As Gloria Steinem wrote, 'Self esteem isn't everything; it's just that there's nothing without it.' My best advice on building yours, plus the books…

Francesca Specter

Mar 9

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