The world has changed, for everyone, and I'm struggling to find a new rhythm. I am in the UK, and for over a month now we've been in 'lockdown'; where all the entertainment and non-essential businesses have closed and people are only to leave the homes for essentials or once a day to exercise. My … Continue reading Shifts in Routine
Sorry I've been absent for a while. For the last few weeks, every time that I've tried to write a blog-post it has become a bit of a rambling mess. Almost like there's no focus and ideas/thoughts just roll together and become a little incoherent. The world has changed and become weird, and I'm sure … Continue reading A Quick Update
... everything has gone a little bit too mad! People are ill, everyone is panicking and the media are pushing fear and panic because it gets them views. I had my first individual CrossFit competition last weekend. I was a little worried it was going to be cancelled as people were already starting to worry … Continue reading I know I said March Madness but…
In my last post I talked about the idea of putting myself to monthly 'challenges' to try out some of the techniques and skills I want to either trial or enforce. There's a lot of things out there to try. And a number of skills that I've been trying to build but haven't managed to … Continue reading March Madness
There are too many things to do! The amount of different recommended actions to improve your lifestyle is a little overwhelming. Whether that be improvements to health, fitness, mental well-being or productivity in general. Every person and situation is different - so some tactics work for some and not for others. And many of these … Continue reading Monthly Challenges
'Healthy' is not just one thing. There is healthy for your mind, for your body, for your emotions and relationships ... And among these different categories, there are millions of ways that different people would consider healthy. If you look at it too hard - it's almost like there's no way of winning the achievement … Continue reading Starting ‘Healthy’
One of my goals for 2020 is to try at least one new recipe every month. I would consider myself to be a very competent cook, and it is something that I enjoy. I am also quite willing to try new things, both taste and skill-wise. But for the last couple of years my goals … Continue reading Trying New Recipes
(I know, I've seen that comment around a lot and as lame as it is ... I couldn't give up the title opportunity 🙂 ) Welcome everyone - to the New Year! A time for reflections and plans and new starts (if required) The new year is always filled with hope, opportunities, promise and optimism … Continue reading 2020 Vision
So this is going to be my last post for this year as I head home to spend Christmas with my family. I thought that it would be a good opportunity to reflect on what this year has been like for me. I've been writing this blog for over a year now, so I have … Continue reading Goodbye 2019
A little while back I decided to take the plunge and seek professional help for my anxiety. I've been working on it myself for years, and I'm a million miles better than I used to be, but I found that I was just struggling and getting more and more frustrated with myself. My first therapist … Continue reading Has Therapy Worked?
Building A Better Me 