There are so many different ways to exist in the world. Sometimes you just want someone to refine it down to its simplest form. That’s how I found myself on Christmas Day reading an article that claimed to have the 10 secret attributes of the perfect woman.

There is something about approaching a new year that makes you want to crystallise change down to some simple things. Some fairly abstract ideas seemed like they might just be the doorway to becoming just a little bit different.

Let’s not get it twisted, I want to be super clear that my aim is not to become completely different person. I am a delight, so I want to retain the essence of me, be just a little better, because that is all anyone really wants right?

So this blog is going to be a slightly more personal look at the attributes that Katie and I (Afua) will be discussing in the Just 10 Things Podcast. With a few thoughts on identity and culture thrown in for good measure.

This is the idea. Over the next 10 or so weeks in the podcast and the blog we will be seeking to embody the 10 attributes. We will be doing some research, listening to some stories and talking to some people who we feel have these traits nailed down.

The aim? After 10 weeks we will be the perfect women.

– Afua