Small things that have improved my life
35 things & habits that support me to live a full life
Hey friends,
I feel like I’m playing catch up a little this year and can’t quite believe it’s September, despite being over a week in, so, as we get back into the swing of things post summer, I thought I’d share a bit of a different post today…
p.s. I cannot take credit for this. I saw Emma Gannon share her list of things last week, and if I’m honest it really made me reflect on my own and I thought… Why not share mine with you!
But, before we dive in, I have a really exciting workshop to share with you…
Replenish & Reconnect this Autumn Equinox
As the nights get longer and we enter cosy season, join me for a 90 minute session to celebrate Autumn Equinox 🍂✨
Held via Zoom, this online session is designed support you to reconnect and find a sense of direction and grounding as we head into the darker months.
It combines principles of Yoga with seasonal living, so you can expect a grounding meditation, practical advice and guidance, time and support to set your intentions, some mindful movements (suitable for all levels, I promise!) and a Yoga Nidra session to finish for deep restoration and relaxation.
Everyone is welcome. Whether you join with your camera on, or off. It’s a space for you to get super comfy and feel a sense of calm and steadiness as we head into the new season…
Anyway, onto the list…
Remembering that it’s only scary because it’s unfamiliar, not because I’m incapable
Using body moisturiser after every shower (this is my fave for a treat)
Listening to music as much as I listen to podcasts
Seeing an acupuncturist/ hormone specialist and getting clear on what supplements and nutrients I actually need
Putting pyjamas on the radiator before getting into them
Reading Wintering by Katherine May every October
Noticing the seasons and living in alignment with nature (as much as possible)
Lifting weights, I’m not talking super heavy ones, but going to the gym and incorporating some sort of weight training feels good for me in SO many ways
Making vision boards - I started in 2019 and have had one ever since, they just work for me
Getting the occasional box from HelloFresh
Wild swimming
Selling/ donating/ recycling things that I no longer use, even if it’s valuable and feels like I’ll make a loss
Using Google calendar and syncing it with my husband
Practising Yoga without worrying about how flexible I am
Doing things solo. Whether it’s going for a coffee, the cinema or a full staycation, I love the sense of solitude it’s bought me
Journaling when I feel overwhelmed or like I need to get something off my chest
The forest app (or simply just turning my phone off when I need to concentrate on something/ want to get into the flow)
Painting or playing a game in the evenings instead of watching TV always being the default
Reading as much fiction as I do non-fiction
Gardening, honestly, sensational for wellbeing
No longer drinking alcohol
Shopping on Vinted and second hand more
Burning the nice candles, I used to wait, now I go for it. This is one of my favourite’s for autumn
Starting a Substack so not all of my creativity is being poured into short form video
Using Notion and a physical diary depending on my mood/ where I’m working
Waking up to my lumie instead of my phone - game changer
Listening to an album from start to finish
Remembering to put on the electric blanket and getting into a warm bed (with a cold pillow)
Using microfibre wristbands when washing my face
Eating more protein with each meal. Yep, a bit of a boring one, but I’m way less tired as a result
Using a vitamin d spray in the winter
Reading What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
Only wearing shoes that are easy to get on and off, converse be gone
Investing in good pyjamas
slowly redecorating our house instead of feeling the need to rush
growing things from seed - so rewarding
And there we go, 37 things (yes I included some sneaky bonus ones), that feel good for me! Let me know if any of these resonate or if something you do springs to mind that’s a small thing that improves your life?
Until next time,
Jodie x
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I absolutely love this! So much resonated with me – especially eating more protein, because I'm stubborn and didn't for a very long time, but now I am and feel absolutely wonderful 😅 Looking into a Lumie as well, waking up to a phone alarm just isn't setting the right tone for the day anymore. Thank you for sharing <3
I am really loving this space for finding like minded folks. Going through your list was lovely as it feels like I could of wrote this myself as they resonate so much. Also thanks for the reminder about the book, Wintering defo one to re read.