Cold water swimming/dipping is something that has become extremely popular over the last few years, especially during lockdown. I started dipping back in December 2020 and haven't looked back. After that first snowy dip, I was hooked. To start with, the cold water became a place where I could switch off from the busyness in... 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 →