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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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