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Allie Smith's avatar

Yes, yes, yes. Firstly, growing from seed is one of life’s pure joys. The pride you feel when it makes it to a fully fledged plant is unmatched (although equally soul destroying when they don’t quite make it!)

Also, I need to take onboard the drawer for leaving the house idea. I feel like life is always a mad dash because I’ll leave my keys anywhere, the stress of it all.

Love reading these Jodie, feeling very inspired! ♥️

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Jodie Melissa Rogers's avatar

Agreed, I'm so excited to do my tomatoes again this year, so rewarding (and heartbreaking as you said haha)

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Louise Tilbrook ✨'s avatar

A leaving the house drawer is genius - I'm off to find a kitchen drawer right now that I can use.

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Jodie Melissa Rogers's avatar

Honestly it's made leaving the house so much smoother for me haha

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Jodi's avatar

For about 4 years, I have done a 10 minute morning yoga routine from an online teacher. It's physically energizing and sets my mind for a good day! I love the tip for shopping for used things!

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Jamie's avatar

I loved this list so much. Thank you. Wish I could find that soda where I am!

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Sara @ Slow Living Self-Care's avatar

I love your idea of moving the phone to the room you'll use last. My goal is to keep mine in my bathroom, but it's so close to my bedroom that I reach for it quickly. I like the idea of grabbing it when it's time to head to the door. This list was cozy, and I really enjoyed reading it <3

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Jodie Melissa Rogers's avatar

Exactly! It really helps to break that habit of going on it in the morning 😌

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Rhiannon's avatar

Loved reading about what’s helped and improved life in January for you, I’m inspired to write my own list at the end of the month mostly because I am finding January a struggle! However, there are so many lovely things that have happened and we tend to forget these when in a “glass half empty” mindset. Thanks so much for sharing :)

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Jodie Melissa Rogers's avatar

So true, I've found this second part of winter quite harsh this year so focusing on the small things definitely helps!

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Ariane Laurent-Smith's avatar

I love these lists! I also adore my Kindle — as someone who used to take 10 books in my suitcase on holiday to have the choice about what to read, it's a lifesaver! I'm also really enjoying Everand — good selection of ebooks and audiobooks :)

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Jodie Melissa Rogers's avatar

haha, I do the same! So indecisive I usually take way too many with me, a kindle is going to make it so much easier

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Resh Susan's avatar

great tips. i have been toying with the idea of creating a list of five quick recipes for breakfast and lunch so that i don't have to overthink it

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rebecca's avatar

this has really motivated me to start sorting out the garden in spring, growing from seed in a nice environment just seems the perfect way to zone into the present for a while

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Charlie Berrow's avatar

I love the permission to eat chocolate every day. I’m usually really good with snacks and eating healthily. But over winter I’ve been eating so much chocolate and been really worrying about it. I imagine when the days get longer I won’t feel the need to so much. I do need to try and ration myself though.

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Kim VD's avatar

Nr. 12 is the most important one 🤎 over the Christmas break, I made a list of all the recipes I want to try, makes it very easy to look for something new!

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