As a man in his 20s he survived with a can of Lynx, wet-look hair gel and a bottle of YSL Kouros aftershave (something that always pissed me off because an ex-girlfriend bought him some and he continues to wear the fragrance for years!).
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – You’re Not a Fraud
Have you ever had that feeling at work that you have no idea what you’re doing or what you’re meant to do next? Do you worry that your achievements are the result of luck rather than skill? Is the fear that you’re faking it and that you’re going to be exposed as a fraud aContinue reading “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – You’re Not a Fraud”
Menopause Misconceptions: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 1)
You can leave the house in the morning fuzz free, but that night, or in the harsh glare of the light in the ladies loo at work, you will spot a great big dark, thick hair sprouting from your chin or neck. I can grow facial hair faster than my husband!
Too Soon For Christmas Decorations? Nonsense! It’s Good For You!
I put my Christmas decorations up last weekend. “Fuck it”, I thought, “I need some Christmas sparkle in my life and I need it NOW!” In the middle of our second Lockdown in the UK, things seem a bit grim at the moment. As well as having to stay at home and stay awayContinue reading “Too Soon For Christmas Decorations? Nonsense! It’s Good For You!”
Toxic Friends: Time to spring clean your dysfunctional relationships?
As many as 8 out of 10 people have got one … I’ve got one right now! They can give you a feeling of dread when their name pops up on your phone. They can leave you feeling emotionally drained as you deal with their life dramas, but they don’t give a shit about yours.Continue reading “Toxic Friends: Time to spring clean your dysfunctional relationships?”
Top Tips for Working From Home
I was going to use that extra hour in the morning to get fit and get organised. I was going to fulfil my super productive dreams for work and life and clean the bloody house more than once per week.
It’s Time to Take Your Chill Pill
I can overthink things, clench my jaw until it hurts, grind my teeth, talk in my sleep, sense knots in my stomach, feel anxious and sometimes overwhelmed. Luckily, not all at the same time mind you, but it will be an extremely rare day not to feel at least one of these sensations. You knowContinue reading “It’s Time to Take Your Chill Pill”
A Relaxing Soak – On a Budget!
I like to add a little extra hot water to the tub and luxuriate in the scents, candleglow and the large glass of wine that has been patiently awaiting for my attention.
The Social Etiquette of Social Distancing
People aren’t great at social distancing. Let’s face it, human beings are a social species. Our whole lives have revolved around mingling with others in close proximity. To suddenly be told to keep our distance from each other is a tough pill to swallow and seems to be proving quite difficult.
The Joy of Doodling
Back in the day, before we had cordless phones at home and all used a landline (yes, there was communication before the mobile!), phones would often live on a dedicated table of some sort. Not far away you would find pen and paper for jotting down those all important messages. This was the place, satContinue reading “The Joy of Doodling”
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