Justin LeslieTimeLooking at my new alarm clock, I realise that this device is not going to be a friend. It is a small, battery powered bailiff of my…Jun 22, 2020Jun 22, 2020
Justin LeslieWork MusicI’ve spent a lot of time searching for music to accompany work.Jun 22, 2020Jun 22, 2020
Justin LeslieLegislation and instruction manualsOur dishwasher currently needs fixing. This caused me to find the instruction manual that IKEA provided with it. This made me wonder what…Jun 19, 2020Jun 19, 2020
Justin LeslieCompassion for difficult peopleI have quite strong reactions to certain people I find difficult. These reactions can range from irritation to anger. I don’t find that…Jun 17, 2020Jun 17, 2020
Justin LeslieFeeling more presentI recognise the value in feeling more present. It feels more satisfying to focus exclusively on what I’m doing without distraction. This…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Justin LeslieCaffeine is my new alcoholSince the arrival of twins, I have become accidentally almost tee-total. My consumption of alcohol has reduced to almost nothing. I say…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Justin LeslieWhat these articles are all aboutI started writing articles on Medium during the lockdown period.Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Justin LeslieBuying recordsBeginnings I first started buying records around 2000. I was about 14 years old. At the time the music I was interested in seemed to only…Jun 12, 2020Jun 12, 2020
Justin LeslieA day in lockdownThis piece was originally written for an office newsletter that has been circulated each week during the lockdown period. It usually…Jun 12, 2020Jun 12, 2020
Justin LeslieWork that groansMy first experiences of procrastination were at university. Previously school provided a structure that didn’t provide much room for…Apr 14, 2020Apr 14, 2020