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Cutting the Chains on Sentimental Objects
One minute you’re flying along, throwing out and donating bags of stuff at the speed of light, the next, you’ve sat there for half an hour delicately handling your grandad’s prize trophy, or smiling at your son’s first drawing of family.
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Dealing With My Old Journals
The other day I decided once and for all I was going to stop pracrastinating over what to do with my extremely heavy box of journals. I brought them down from the attic and have been going through them in baby steps – years and years of entries. I had been journalling since I learnt to write as an infant, a habit which continues to this day. I journal differently now, to how I did back then. Then, I wrote about the events of the day and my feelings. Now, I do that but spend much more time writing about my opinions on topics etc. So far I’ve managed to…
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Stuck Inside – Ways To Beat Boredom and Maintain Your Mental Health
It’s like something from an apocalyptic movie; a pandemic has been announced, countries are in lockdown, people are isolating themselves for months, and businesses are struggling. In times like these, it’s easy to panic, and it’s easy to lose sight of the good things around you. And if you’re self-isolating for a long period, loneliness and boredom can set in quickly. Humans are social creatures and it’s vital that we find ways to connect with others and maintain our mental health, not just during times of challenge, but as a part of everyday life. Here are some things you can do to beat boredom and look after your mental health…
Minimalist Thinking, Maximum Living
