Everyone seems to be going on about decluttering, Marie Kondo-ing the living daylights out of their house and home and generally clearing out, especially now that we’re going into the 9th week of lockdown and probably going crazy just looking at all the stuff around us in our homes. But here’s the thing. I don’t want to get rid of everything. And that surprises me. And bothers me a bit…
So yesterday I announced that I’m super excited to be launching a new 6-week challenge – The Glowup Method – to get yourself feeling fit, fabulous and confident again and I’ve had lots of messages & questions about it. mostly asking what it is and is it for you, so I thought I’d delve in a little more on a proper blog post… Are you feeling lethargic, unfit, not your…
...staying as positive as possible by counting whatever blessings we have... blessed to actually have a home that I can "stay home" in - so many who don't have a home, where are they supposed to "stay home"? Blessed that I have a home from which I'm not desperate to escape, with my husband, children and cats around me - I really feel for those that live alone at this time. Blessed to have a garden so I can get out into some fresh air everyday (never have I made such good use of the kids' trampoline!)....
I hope we'll emerge from this isolation period much like a chrysalis into a butterfly - a better, brighter and more beautiful version of ourselves, inside and out...
I'm spending the time decluttering - physical spaces and mental spaces too. I can't recommend it enough; not only does it keep you distracted and occupied, but it's also a great way to rediscover things you had forgotten you had and things you've been looking for for ages, but were hidden away at the back of the cupboard or at the bottom of a very large pile of, well, just stuff!
