I can’t believe the summer is marching on (particularly seeing as the glorious June weather here in the UK has turned to rain-soaked days in July…) but here we are at the end of another month.
I know that for many people, the new year signifies good intentions and resolutions to start positive new habits (or to kick not-so-positive ones).
I was reading a piece this week by Celeste Ng, author of bestselling novels Little Fires Everywhere and Everything I Never Told You, talking about how she likes to write from a plan.
Setting a Walking Challenge could be as beneficial for you as running.
In an effort to tame my unruly note keeping, I have tried many different systems, read many different books and blog posts, most specifically on building better habits into my days and weeks.
I started the challenge back in January to try to kick-start my lagging reading habit and improve my focus and concentration.
Screen-Free Week begins on 2nd May through to 8th May 2022, and is designed to promote the idea of stepping away from your glowing screens and (re)discovering fun activities with family and friends.
It sometimes feels like it has to be one thing or the other: that you must either work in a 9-5 role or you should aim to earn enough from your side-gig to walk away from the daily grind.
I usually like to start a physical spring clean with a decluttering of the home first. I've spoken before about how I like to keep things simple, and I think each change of season is a great time to have a look at what you've accumulated and discard anything you really don't need in your life.
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