“Adulting” & Practical Life Skills

Sorting, Soap, and Sanity: A No-Nonsense Guide to Doing Your Washing

sapphicself / 23rd May 2026

This guide offers practical advice on laundry, emphasising the importance of sorting clothes by colour and fabric, using the correct detergent, and selecting appropriate machine settings. It promotes a mindful approach to washing, framing it as an act of self-care. Tips include using vinegar instead of fabric softener and resources for efficient laundry management.

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Practical Skills: The Anatomy of a Proper Face Wash

sapphicself / 15th April 2026

Practical Skills: The Anatomy of a Proper Face Wash In a world that tries to sell us a thousand different

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"Adulting" & Practical Life Skills, Mind & Body Compendium

The Art of Medical Advocacy: Taking the Power Back

sapphicself / 18th March 2026

We’ve all felt that waiting room anxiety—the exhausting tightrope of trying to look “sick enough” to be believed but “tidy enough” to be respected. It’s a performance we shouldn’t have to play, but until the system catches up to us, we have to be our own best advocates.

Grab a hot drink and join us as we dive into the art of taking your power back in the exam room. From “documenting the refusal” to the magic of Jess’s Rule, we’re sharing the frameworks, scripts, and “coven” support strategies you need to finally be heard. You are the expert on your own body; it’s time to make sure your GP knows it, too.