Laurie considers whether her love of Instagram is fading now that it has become something close to a mass-promotion platform and if she should stay or go.
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The beauty and benefits of finding a hobby, whatever that may be.
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We’ve heard about the importance of being ‘our best self’ for years now, but what does that really mean? Especially for those of us who came up in the 90s where it was all about one thing: looking a certain way.
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Let the grey in? Cut it shorter? Laurie muses on the relationship we have with our hair as we get older (and how bored we are of all the faff!)
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Laurie Morrissey reflects on the pressure she felt in her 20s, how she always envied older people, and why midlife has always felt like her holy grail.
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Laurie Morrissey calls out the ‘beauty’ narrative surrounding us and wonders how things will feel for our kids if the culture of ‘tweakments’ carries on unchecked.
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Laurie Morrissey has reached her limit and found a definitive way to articulate it.
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Has Covid killed the art of conversation? Laurie Morrissey reflects on her own post-lockdown lack of confidence in making meaningful connections with people.
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Do you have any right to grieve the passing of an Instagram ‘friend’, or is it self-indulgent hysteria? Laurie Morrissey wrestles with feelings of genuine loss on the death of someone she felt a true connection with.
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Laurie takes a good look at her own relationship and those around her and sees the real challenges that can erode even the best of bonds in midlife and beyond.
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Laurie wonders if it’s time we finally redefined the concept of ‘work’ and agreed it’s not about corporate ladders for everyone.
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Like individuals, friendships evolve over time. Laurie Morrissey reflects on how her relationships have changed over the years and resolves that friendships don’t have to be long-standing to be sustaining.
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Laurie says a long-term relationship isn’t the big win it’s been claimed as for so long. The win is in the path.
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Laurie writes on the joy of finally realising her creative nature.
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Approaching year-end, Laurie is taking stock of her self-care scenario and sees a gap.
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And here we are - extremely lucky but undeniably burdened - our new writer explores everyday guilt trips.
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