Inspired by Derek Sivers I am going to use this page to keep you updated on what I am up to right now.
Reading
I loved the Audible version of this book so much that I bought the paperback version and am reading it again - The Antidote: Happiness For People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman. I am a sucker for self-help books but get increasingly frustrated at the lack of evidence behind them. Oliver explains things so beautifully, often with a good dose of humour attached. This is already etched in to my top ten favourite books.
Buy it or listen to it, highly recommended:
Learning
I have always loved running and my 2016 goals include running 1000k. With that goal in mind I have been learning to run better. Sounds crazy doesn't it? Learning to run? As kids we run around with no inhibitions but as adults our style changes. We become fearful of falling, of slipping, fearful of what we look like etc. I am interested in preventing injury, in strengthening my body to run more efficiently (rather than plodding along heavily!). I have joined an amazing running club called Bearcat Running Club - they are fun and friendly.... just what I need.
Watching
I really enjoy watching TED talks and particularly ones that inspire me to do better, to try harder, to step out of my comfort zone. I recently watched a TEDx Talk by an amazing lady called Anna McNuff whose words actually sowed a seed in my monkey brain to set myself a challenge to run the length of the UK one day. At the moment I can run 13 miles in one go so it will be a while yet!! I recommend watching this video, it is delivered really well.
Doing
As some of you know I own an ice cream and chocolate company. We have been going for 10 years now and it really has been quite a journey. We had an amazing year of business last year and this year I am focusing on growing it sensibly. Easter is always a big season for us and this year is the first year that we make our Easter Eggs and package them ourselves. We are having lots of fun coming up with recipes for the chocolates that go inside the eggs and designing beautiful packaging and gift wrapping to present them beautifully. I find making chocolates and running are a lifestyle made in heaven - they compliment each other so well......
Feeling
I am feeling so inspired at the moment - I am working on my running website at the moment www.sixpackchick.com
I am using it to practise HTML and CSS coding, designing downloads, generating web traffic (all of which I will be teaching you soon!)
I would love to hear what you are up to? Let's connect on social media too and get acquainted (how VERY English of me).
