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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A day in my life of intentional living
The first seeds for this whole intentional living lifestyle which I now find myself talking about really took root in early 2023, when I read the book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. This was a profoundly influential book for me, and really made me question whether I was living the lifestyle that I…
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How to slow down your life by buying less
Have you ever wondered why you have so much stuff?. Most of it just accumulates over the years – and where does it all go? Most likely to the landfill. I bet that made you think. Can you even remember where and why you bought it? The trouble is, all that stuff clutters up your…
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Oct + Nov review and December goals
Well hello there! It’s cold and dark here in the UK, the trees have lost their leaves and the country seems to have gone into hibernation mode. But there’s lights aglow everywhere and the Christmas spirit is high – for it’s the most wonderful time of the year! With this in mind, I can’t believe…
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Why Discipline is the Key to Increasing Productivity
If you constantly find it difficult to get everything done that you want to do, improving your discipline can dramatically increase productivity in everyday life. Discipline reduces distractions, helps you focus on meaningful goals, and allows you to use your time more intentionally. In many ways, discipline is the ultimate life hack for increasing productivity…
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14 Simple Ways to Live a Slower, Easier Life
If you’re wondering how to live a simple life in a world that feels increasingly busy, the answer isn’t radical change – it’s small daily shifts. Modern life moves faster than ever – both literally (trains, planes and cars), and digitally (social media, notifications and constant connectivity). But learning how to live a simple life…
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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…