Intentional Living
Thoughts about how to live a more intentional life – one that’s better for your health, finances and the planet.
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Why embracing discomfort leads to growth
Why do we feel so good after going for a run or crushing a workout in the gym? That feeling – of accomplishment and raw satisfaction – is hard to beat. Embracing discomfort to achieve personal growth gives you one of life’s most visceral pleasures. As I always like to say: time spent exercising is…
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How to Build Fitness for a Longer, Healthier Life
Do you want to live a long, healthy life – free from chronic disease and physical decline? Of course you do. The real question is: are you training for it? While genetics and circumstances also play a role, your long-term health is far more within your control than most people realise – and there’s actually…
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Why you should Appreciate the Simple Things in Life
We all lead busy lives, and it’s easy to be distracted from the simple things which really make us happy. Society would rather you spend your time and money pursuing expensive things; there’s not much money in enjoying a good book with your favourite warm brew after all! Enjoying life doesn’t have to be expensive,…
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Live a Simple Life and Save a Ton of Money
How often do you feel like you have too much stuff in your life? Do you feel like you often get swamped by it all – both literally and figuratively? What if we’ve got it all wrong – that living a simple life and saving money actually makes us happier? Here’s the thing – studies…
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Is Cycling Cheaper than Driving in the UK?
Is cycling cheaper than driving in the UK – or have we just accepted the car as an unquestioned default? Fuel, insurance, servicing, depreciation, parking. The costs of driving don’t arrive all at once – they drip quietly from your bank account month after month. Most people never calculate the true cost per mile. They…