Back at the start of the very first lock down, I bought myself all the kit to go wild camping, with every intention of taking myself off for some solo camps. Safe to say, the furthest my tent got was the garden one August evening. It was a mix of apprehension of doing it alone,... Continue Reading →
How Daily Morning Dips are Helping My Mental Wellbeing
Over the last couple of weeks I have been getting out for a dip pretty much every morning. Yes there have been days when I've struggled to get out of bed, but on the whole it's something I look forward to. I've been cold water dipping for over a year, but I've never got into... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Gratitude
Recently, I seem to have been getting so caught up in the negatives, in the worry and the what ifs. So as I lie here having a rest day (because my dodgy knee has gone again) I've been thinking about how lucky I am. I keep forgetting to take the time to just stop and... Continue Reading →
My Big Adventure – Reflecting on my first few weeks in Cornwall
Three weeks ago I embarked on my biggest journey to date. I quit my job, packed up my life and moved to the other end of the country. I didn't really know what it would entail, other than that it would be physical, I'd meet new people and I'd need to find a job. These... Continue Reading →