Five feel-good things on a Friday

Comfort and cheer for your ears

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Hello Confident Creatives! How’s morale? How’s everyone doing? How is everyone feeling?

I had the loveliest response to Monday’s essay - huge thanks to everyone who has read it and shared it. The reaction makes me think that we’re all feeling pretty end-of-year-ish. We’re overwhelmed, we’re exhausted, and we’re muddling through. I’m sending as much love and strength as I can. I’m planning to write about end of the year treats, and why we need them. Meanwhile, I’d love to hear about your treats of choice. The ones you plan for, and the ones you dream about. Do you want a cinnamon roll, new trainers, or a cruise around the coast of Monte Carlo? (I think Monte Carlo is the coast? You know what I mean. The riviera.)

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Now - for your aural delectation - here are my five feel good things to listen to…