Happiness is lists – an off-the-cuff joint.

I read Steven Covey’s “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” when I was at university. Not as coursework. Instead of coursework. I did that quite often. It’s a big world with lots of books. I loved it. I’m fond of the self-improvement genre, and he had a lot of good ideas. I wanted to implement them all and be effective in my life, but … Continue reading Happiness is lists – an off-the-cuff joint.

I’m not hierarchical – an off-the-cuff joint.

I don’t do all that well in groups, especially in groups I arrive at after-the-fact. This is as true of friendship as it is of the workspace. You can break into established groups, but because you’re late to the party, you have to play by their rules for a while even if you disagree with them. I’m not wired that way. People used to ask … Continue reading I’m not hierarchical – an off-the-cuff joint.

When menopause came calling – an off-the-cuff joint.

Menopause came calling in November 2018. That is, I had my last period in October 2018 and following it, started the clock on my menopause year though I didn’t realize it until about three months on. I knew I’d missed by periods because I’d used an app, though I’d now recommend using a notebook especially if you live in the USA. That information isn’t only … Continue reading When menopause came calling – an off-the-cuff joint.

A pea-sized amount and overconsumption.

Do you read the back of your shampoo? Do you check the instructions on your facewash, niacinamide serum, and conditioner? Do you tick “yes” on the Terms & Conditions when you know damn well you haven’t read them? We always think we know more than we know. I rarely read the product instructions. They get a quick skim when they arrive at my well-stocked doorstep … Continue reading A pea-sized amount and overconsumption.