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).
What I have found this year is that just thinking about and setting challenges allows for a re-think of how you are spending your time and money.
This gave me cause to stop and think: do I want to be a reader who reads a lot of books, or do I want to be a reader who really engages with a book and devours it?
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.
I've been hearing a lot about low buy/no buy challenges since the beginning of the year. I first came across this concept when I read Michelle McGagh's book The No Spend Year. In this, financial journalist McGagh decides to cut... Continue Reading →
Everyone knows now about climate change and the environmental impact of our industrialised, consumerist society, and many people want to make a difference. But it can often feel too overwhelming to know where to start.
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