I’m wondering if you (or anyone else in this thread!) has taken Metformin for PCOS? What was your experience? Did it help or do anything? I’m still unclear, even after asking my doc questions. I am not trying to reign in diabetes or prediabetes (neither of which I have). And I am not trying to get pregnant, though I…

Happy Saturday everyone. Nursing a bruised ego with dark chocolate and vanilla chai tea tonight. Might toss some booze in the cup soon. I’m six months into a dream job of sorts, one that involves writing. This week, after three days working on a new piece, my editor not only rips it to shreds but then subjects me to…

Starting a big, exciting dream job on Monday in a new city. Been prepping all week and making lists and drawing up goals for myself and the organization (and buying cute swag for my desk lol) but still feel like I’ll never be perfectly ready. What are your best new-job tips?

Welcome to the Left!

I’m a people-pleaser too, so this is a skill I’ve had to learn over YEARS. You can be polite as hell — chipper, even! — and still be firm. And if you are doing your work well and on time, then there’s nothing to feel bad about. You deserve to be paid in full and in a timely manner.

JEZZIES FIX MY LIFE: I came in second place for a dream job this week. I’ve been freelancing in the big city for several years and it’s been great for my career and network. But without health insurance, a steady paycheck or my family nearby, it’s been personally very rough. This job would have provided all of those…

Solidarity from a fellow freelancer. I’ve learned through experience that I must fiercely advocate for myself (i.e. pester the hell out of clients if necessary) to get paid. Never be afraid to ask (graciously, but firmly): When I can expect payment? Is direct deposit/Venmo an option? You can also say: “This work is my…

I’ve said the THIS WEEK NO MATTER WHAT mantra to myself several times. I’ve played hooky on my day job and STILL DIDNT FINISH. I need help. In most areas I’m super reliable on my follow-through but I think it’s because the stakes are high that I have major fear on this one. It’s gotta get done now though because it’s…

Thank you for going out of your way to recommend. I’m a big fan of books on habits — swear by Better Than Before. What do you think is the main takeaway of this one?

I am having a rough time. I’m a freelancer and have been working on a pretty major project for the last several months and just. can’t. seem. to. get. it. done. I was originally supposed to wrap up in January but I needed more time then. The deadline is more or less self-set so it wasn’t a big deal. But now I feel…

Nowhere near as important as the moving stories of refugees, migrants and their families/friends in the thread tonight but also relevant to today’s news: How do you deal with can’t-make-’em-all guilt in this political climate? I can’t be at JFK tonight even though I want desperately to show up. I don’t live too far,…

And if that baby grows up into a bubbly, blue-eyed blond, well, wouldn’t that be...................................ironic

I had the total opposite reaction. He’s not my usual type but dude is square-jawed, broad-chested good-looking, with a clear sense of style and humor. Reminds me of an old high school buddy. Ruggedly handsome, refused to cut his hair and insisted on wearing hot pink midriff-baring t-shirts to varsity football…

Having the courage to say “enough with this bull” and demand better for yourself is no easy task. Bravo. I’ve recently come out of a year allowing myself to rest after several extremely high-stress ones. I’ve had some time to think about my goals and values and really plot out in detail where I want to be and how I…

Gretchen Rubin’s book Better Than Before has been a big help to me. It’s all about habits and how four main types of people have different tendencies for forming habits to accomplish their goals (or not). You learn if you’re an Obliger, Upholder, Rebel or Questioner and further smaller distinctions beyond those.…

When was this taken? That’s some Thatcher-era steez right there.

She’d obvs look good in a garbage bag (which, close) but this outfit reads so matronly on her. I get that this was Kim K’s maternity go-to look but Gigi, it’s spring time and you’re 20 damn years old!

Does her haughtiness offend you?