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I’ll have the porridge with a topping of gratitude

How often do you stop and think about what you’re eating? And I don’t mean whether its good or bad for you. I mean actually thinking about what it is. How often do you eat and just focus on eating? Without looking at your phone or listening to a podcast or reading something. Focusing yourContinueContinue reading “I’ll have the porridge with a topping of gratitude”

Training Schedule Pt. 2

Some of you may remember me pondering the pros and cons of a training schedule a little while ago (hop back to it here). At that point in time I wasn’t following a training schedule at all. I needed to calm the hell down from a lifetime of continually expecting too much from myself. AContinueContinue reading “Training Schedule Pt. 2”

Is a Training Schedule Always a Good Thing?

Exercise has always been a central pillar in my life but in recent years it has decreased dramatically in intensity and frequency. Currently my exercise is sporadic and varied. I have no exercise regime and can’t help but feel that I’m being lazy. I often feel like I should commit to a training schedule andContinueContinue reading “Is a Training Schedule Always a Good Thing?”

Gratitude

I thought I was quite a grateful person. When I got the perfect job, the dream holiday, a new phone or had a great time with friends I’d feel grateful. But what happened after that?

Meditation: how to start a practice

I want to start by clearing a few things up that had always stopped me from considering starting a practice. Meditation isn’t just a far out spiritual practice only for those who have a few hours a day to sit in solitude with their eyes closed. It can be if you’re into that kind ofContinueContinue reading “Meditation: how to start a practice”

Chocolate for breakfast? Yes please

I used to hate eating in the morning. I remember my mum reluctantly let me have nutella on toast or chocolate croissants for breakfast because otherwise I would refuse to eat. Now I like to balance chocolate with slow-release carbs and fruit, but it turns out chocolate is still what will get me out of bed at 6am…

How I deal with my problems, faster

So I know there’s no quick fix to problems. But knowing yourself can help you put into action things that help will help you fix them, faster. I’ve figured out what helps put me in the right mindset to being to deal with things, every time. What’s yours?