Here’s Part 1 (an insight into my life and habits through my bedside table). Some of these posts wouldn’t be possible without the support of my friends and family, so I’m sending out a big ‘thank you’ to them. Thank you to everyone who sent bedside table snaps. Here’s a collection: Creams, books, pictures,…
Leadership
Recently, I’ve been thinking about leadership in all guises. And when I think about it, I realise that everyone will have taken the lead at some point in their lives: Games in the playground often have a leader who dictates which friend can be the captain and which character everyone will play. In our jobs,…
What Does Your Bedside Table Say About You? Part 1 of 2.
I’ve always been fascinated by sneaking glimpses of people’s private lives. Seeing what a woman pulls out of her handbag at a cafe, stealing a glance at someone’s To-Do list, hearing a private conversation in a public place… I’ll often find myself imagining the minutiae of their little worlds; their stresses, their passions and what…
Things to consider before a career change
So the job you’re doing isn’t ‘sparking joy’. You’ve reached the maximum happiness output you feel you’ll achieve and the job isn’t all you hoped it would be. Maybe you’re worried you’ll be wasting your (£9,000 if you’re lucky, but more likely £27,000) BSc, your PGCE or your Masters (and an additional £9,000). Maybe you’re…
A Thank You Letter
Dear A, I want to thank you for being receptive to the activity last week. It’s been a tough few months and we haven’t been as happy as we used to be. The constant bickering is driving us mad and our relationship isn’t always something for others to covet. Please be proud of yourself for…
“Our Own Little Narratives” – Guest Blog
*Guest blog* – A friend and I have been talking about collaborating on a few posts and sharing a male’s perspective on dating in our twenties (something this blog often lacks). He said he’d send over some thoughts – any my, how he delivered! I love the authenticity of his experiences and I thank him…
The Silent Couple
The silent couple sits shuffling in their chairs whilst the waiters bustle around. Their phones turned down, threatening to disrupt the silence. Then the vibration beckons. A quick flip of the phone, a stolen look at the screen and an internal relief that there’s something to focus on. When the food comes…
Successes and Failures – Part 3 of 3
You can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. My darling best friend spent a long time considering his successes and failures and sent me a very long message. Wishing to do it justice, I’ve decided to write it out as he shared it with me so it maintains his voice and the eloquence…
The Music of Love
Music can evoke different emotions; it can make us feel connected with people. It can bring back memories. Can we map a piece of music or a genre of music onto our relationships? A while ago, I wrote about the colours of our relationships. Now, I’m wondering about the music of our lovers. Over Christmas…
Bookish Thoughts
Photo by Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash My social media feeds are awash with Reading Challenges. And although I’m a lover of a list and ticking off jobs from the ‘to-do’ list, I’m choosing not to set myself a target of how many books to read this year. I worry that it would take the joy out of reading…
