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”
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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”
On deleting Instagram for two months
I was surprised at how much I noticed it was gone and how much it affected life outside the squares. I wouldn’t say I was addicted to Instagram, but with my phone’s screen time monitor showing me I consistently spend over 40 minutes a day Instagramming, I’d say I spent too much time on it.ContinueContinue reading “On deleting Instagram for two months”
A head or a heart decision?
The leaves haven’t turned yet, but it feels like we’ve skipped autumn and winter is here. The lighting of our wood-burner reminding me of cosy Christmas holiday days. The need to wrap up warm and cosy up indoors calling me more strongly than the windy and wet outdoors. If you like winter this probably soundsContinueContinue reading “A head or a heart decision?”
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”
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