The Shoulds by Francesca Specter | Substack

I should... play it cool

What dating taught me about adult friendmaking (and vice versa).

Oct 16, 2025 • Francesca Specter

I should... keep at it

On trusting the process, inspired by my skincare regime.

Oct 9, 2025 • Francesca Specter

I should... do it for my future 89-year-old

Or, why I flew to Seoul when my heart wanted to go to M&S.

Oct 2, 2025 • Francesca Specter

I should… do a yoga handstand

Your life goals have no expiration date.

Sep 18, 2025 • Francesca Specter

I should... move to Lisbon

Sep 11, 2025 • Francesca Specter

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Issue #57: The great flaking debate

Dec 7, 2023 • Francesca Specter

Issue #87: IKEA, and the myth of compartmentalisation

Sep 26, 2024 • Francesca Specter

Issue #60: The simple life lesson I learnt on my yoga retreat (that has nothing to do with yoga)

Jan 11, 2024 • Francesca Specter

Issue #50: Reflecting on my early thirties, so far

Oct 19, 2023 • Francesca Specter

The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

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