In August I started a new freelance contract. I went from spending much of my day outside to being sat in front of my laptop in my home office. I’ve had to get into a new routine and that’s taken some getting used to. Studies have shown that it takes 66 days to form aContinue reading “A new routine”
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Tropical tales – part 1
At the end of November last year I packed my life into a storage unit and boarded a plane for an adventure. To Costa Rica to fulfil a long held dream of mine. Not just to be a visitor but to live here – albeit for 6 months for now anyway. Then who knows? ThroughContinue reading “Tropical tales – part 1”
Natural Health Service
Last week I went into hospital for surgery on my knee. July 2022 was the first time in my life, other than when I was born, that I’d had to go into a hospital for me. I’ve never had any serious injuries or illnesses. Until my knee went. Or to be precise – the medialContinue reading “Natural Health Service”
Treasure hunting
One of the joys of forest bathing is that it allows your inner child to come out and play. That’s basically what forest bathing is – an opportunity to play. As adults we often feel as though we shouldn’t – but why do we feel that way? Who says we’re not allowed to play anymore?Continue reading “Treasure hunting”
Let it rain
How many times have you been ready to go outside when you look out of the window or step out of the door and notice it raining and your heart sinks? Suddenly you’re stopped in your tracks and reluctantly turn around, take your coat and boots off and sit down inside instead? I know it’sContinue reading “Let it rain”
Adopting a slower pace
In modern life we have a tendency to do everything in a hurry. We’re rushing from place to place, focused on ticking something else off an imaginary to do list without really thinking. Sometimes though we need to slow down – and if we don’t, the universe has ways of making you. That’s what hasContinue reading “Adopting a slower pace”
Grounding
Over the past few weeks/months life seems to have gotten really hectic. Lots of freelance working coming in, lots of sessions, long days and long weeks. Whilst I know that it’s good to be busy – one thing I always make sure I have each day is time to ground. Also known as earthing, groundingContinue reading “Grounding”
The Beach
In early March I went back to one of my happy places – Playa Uvita on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. I first went there in 2018 and felt the magic of the place. I still don’t know whether it is the thunderous waves pounding to one side of me or the vibrant jungleContinue reading “The Beach”
Just breathe
We’re only a matter of days into the year and already it feels like one of epic proportions for me personally. Just a couple of weeks ago I had no idea what was heading in my direction – had I have done I’d have run screaming in the opposite direction to get away from it.Continue reading “Just breathe”
Listen
There’s a saying that goes “you have two ears and one mouth – use them in that ratio”. It’s a saying I know I should take heed of more than I know I do. There have been far too many times when I have spoken in response to something I haven’t properly heard. But IContinue reading “Listen”
The Eco Monkey 