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From shopping and holiday indecision to knowing how to time a joke, a good life filter can take many different forms
We’ve all been there: a night off to ourselves, a sofa, a streaming service and what do we do? We scroll, click and scroll some more until it’s time for bed. We’re bombarded by endless choice and outside noise – whether it’s social media posts demanding our attention or oat v almond v soya milk. Sometimes all we need is a way to stop and sift. Instead of #nofilter, what we actually need is #yesfilter. So here are four people who’ve discovered when their own filters can make all the difference: from the punning comedian who gets himself into sticky situations to the online dater who knew what her filter was but couldn’t apply it to her own life.
‘My filter made me realise that I no longer needed fast fashion’Rhona Mercer, editor, LondonMost of my friends would describe their pre-kids lives as being a series of trips to the pub and meals at edgy restaurants. I, however, spent most of my 20s in a queue at the post office sending back my online shopping returns. And, if the post office was shut, I was on my iPad scouring the internet for clothes I would almost certainly never wear. I’m not saying I had a problem but I became so close to Dave in the post room at work that he almost got an invite to my wedding. Continue reading...