The secret power of oversharing |
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Hello and welcome back to Lessons in Lifestyle...
Bit of an update from me: I’m channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw and relocating to The Indy's New York office (ahh!). This time next week, I hope to be stateside writing this newsletter while full of bagels, $1 pizza slices and wearing a pair of Manolos (correction...Asos snowboots).
This week, I enjoyed reading Olivia Petter’s piece about why she started her own singles night in London to combat the uninspiring digital-first dating landscape that's failing a lot of people in their search for romance. Her singles night is a bit different from the others: a single woman must bring a pre-vetted single straight man with them to secure entry. Read more here.
Speaking of love stories, Katie Rosseinsky has looked into why the TV industry is obsessed with the Kennedys, as Ryan Murphy’s glamorous new series retells the high-profile romance between JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette before their fatal plane crash in 1999. “Love Story is the sort of series that makes you want to overhaul your wardrobe immediately,” writes Rosseinsky. “Bessette worked in PR for Calvin Klein and became something of an in-house muse for the designer; her pared-back approach to personal style embodied Klein’s minimalist aesthetic.”
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Elsewhere this week, Helen Coffey investigates why sales of the Bible have doubled in the last five years, and asks whether it has become a performative aesthetic statement among the young, or if more members of Gen Z are turning to Christianity. What’s being referred to as the “aesthetic revival” of the Church, rooted in style rather than substance, has even been cited in Vogue, which proclaimed “monastic” to be one of 2026’s biggest interior design trends; think rustic wood, stained-glass and inspo taken from religious architecture. Find the full piece here.
Until next time! |
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The secret power of oversharing: How saying too much became the key to getting ahead |
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From finding love to landing a job, being more candid can help us get what we want – even when it feels risky. Harvard professor Leslie John tells Lydia Spencer-Elliott how to know when to pipe up for the best results More talking points: |
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Sitting all day wreaks havoc on your hips and spine – here’s how to stop that from happening
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We all know that sitting is bad for your health but if your job leaves you with little choice, here are some easy moves that will help you keep your body limber and mobile, says Harry Bullmore |
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Ryan Riley recipe for joy: Sweet and sour apple crumble with sweet basil cream |
To get us through the most miserable months, every week chef Ryan Riley will share a recipe from his collection of go-to favourites for comfort and joy. On his small pleasure menu this week is sweet and sour apple crumble with sweet basil cream More food: |
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Do you think there's a secret power to being an oversharer? |
Oversharing has a bad reputation, but saying more than we feel comfortable with can actually benefit our friendships, love lives, careers, and our health –Harvard professor and behavioural scientist Leslie John tells The Independent this week. But the question is: do you think that being an oversharer can get you further along in life, or is it better to keep shtum?
Vote in our poll and share your views in the comments here. |
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Last week, we asked whether you would leave a high-paying job – and take a pay cut – in the name of your wellbeing. As it turns out, a strong 90 per cent of you said yes. Thanks for voting! |
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M&S’s new homeware could be straight out of Soho Home
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| I’ve tested dozens of air fryers, but these 8 are the best |
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These were the most popular stories in last week’s newsletter: |
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