Tag: modern life
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Is Barbie feminist… enough?
Some thoughts on the new Barbie movie (no spoilers) Read more
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A census question on unpaid work
In the census tonight, I found this question interesting and relevant, given it is International Women’s Day on 8 March.In the last 4 weeks, which of these have you done, without pay? Read more
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Cost of living these days
We’re in a cost-of-living crisis. What’s it all about, and how can we make our money go further? Read more
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Allowing ourselves to age
I was standing in a London changing room, at the age of 26, when it happened. Read more
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Going back to study: making the leap into a master’s degree at 34
Going back to uni at 34, to do a master’s degree: the experience so far Read more
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Mental health, mothering and the influence of environment
Most of what I’ve learned in the last year or so boils down to two things. Read more
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I met my 21-year-old self today
In one of those rare quiet moments in the evening, I was walking along the footpath to pick up my son from daycare. Read more
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Letting go of 2020
Reflecting on the year that was 2020: the good bits, the shit bits, and knowing whether to say yes or no. Read more
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A reading list for resilience in uncertain times
Here are the top three books I’ve read over the years that have given me resources for resilience or taught me about mental strength. Read more
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Flexible working arrangements in a post-COVID world
COVID-19 gave many of us the experience of working from home full time. Will organisations allow us to continue this practice? Read more