QUIZ: Have you internalised capitalism?
Find out how much you’ve unconsciously adopted the wonderful values and beliefs of capitalism - from the pursuit of personal wealth to materialism, judging your self-worth on productivity, or demonising rest.
Kids or No Kids, You Can Nurture
I'm not a mother, neither am I child-free by choice. I'm undecided; suspended at a crossroads, wavering between two paths.
If that weren’t daunting enough, there’s the paralysing sense of urgency induced by social pressures. I feel like I have to determine which path to take — now.
How to suck, and let go of perfection
Since moving house a year ago, my Suck Score shot up rapidly as I tried to master the art of gardening and garden-related DIY.
I wanted everything to be perfect; imagining my garden as a Versailles-like oasis of order and eternal blossom, with the fearful weeds collapsing at the mere sight of my gardening prowess.
Chagall & anxiety
I felt as if I cried my whole self out of my body. I was scared - the feelings were so overwhelming.
I tried to speak to my loved ones - who wanted to help but didn’t know how - but I couldn’t find the words to describe how I felt.