The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

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I should take a break

We’ve lost the art of being lost

Alonement is back!

When it's more than just jealousy

Journal writing prompts for June

Can we really live our lives ‘intentionally’?

Something to look forward to

May recommendations: Books, podcasts, TV shows & more

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

Issue #116: When a void is also a window

Issue #115: The problem with too many choices

Journal prompts for May

Issue #114: How to find community on your doorstep

Rosie Spinks: 'Community doesn't just arrive – it's an active process'

Issue #113: A valuable lesson in putting yourself out there

April recommendations: Books, podcasts, films & other bits

Issue #112: Rethinking past relationships over a Sunday roast

Issue #111: There are no goodies or baddies

Issue #110: 31 ways to boost your self-esteem

Issue #109: How to spend a (mostly) solo weekend

Issue #108: What makes a home?

Issue #107: The impossible task of being a woman

Issue #106: Why do we procrastinate?

Issue #105: The art of writing about your personal life

Issue #104: Ch-ch-ch-changes – and how to embrace them

Issue #103: How to take your writing seriously

Issue #102: The joy of doing nothing (while travelling)

Issue #101: Solo(ish) travel in Mexico City

Issue #100: Places to gather, places to be alone

Issue #99: The life lesson I learnt on my yoga retreat (that has nothing to do with yoga) pt. ii

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