There's a part of me that longs to live a life of spontaneity and freedom, deciding on a whim moment by moment where to go and what to do. But even if I put aside minor issues like finances and family responsibilities, I know I wouldn't actually enjoy this approach anyway. For me, boring as… Continue reading Routines May Sound Boring But They Just Work
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The Next Year, One Habit At A Time
Last year was both unforgettable, and one many want desperately to forget. Amid the tragedy, there was much to be appreciated, perhaps more than ever, and my family spent more time together than every before. On the photography front, it was fairly quiet for me, especially the last quarter, when I shot fewer photographs than… Continue reading The Next Year, One Habit At A Time
How To Find The Flow – Habits And Expectations
Habits and flow are fundamental in my life to get anything done. Whether it's blogging, photography, reading, exercise, walking, it just works best for me when I have a habit I just do without thinking too much about the when, where and how. I recall a quote from one of the most powerful men in… Continue reading How To Find The Flow – Habits And Expectations
3650 Days Later
On 1 October 2010, I decided to begin a daily 20 minute yoga routine. Today is the 10th anniversary. Whilst the practice has evolved and now includes yoga, other exercise, gratitudes and meditation, it remains an absolute rock at the start of each day, and over this decade I've missed only a handful of sessions,… Continue reading 3650 Days Later
Fourteen Precious Minutes
After the extensive spring homeschooling and then summer holidays, we're now a couple of weeks back into a school routine, albeit a slightly altered one. It's got me thinking again about how and what to prioritise, and how we tend to see time differently, depending on what we're doing with it. Money can have a… Continue reading Fourteen Precious Minutes