Hello hello hello candy pals! It’s so good to be right here with you! Just lately I’ve been a little bit out of my posting groove on socials. Not a giant hiatus, simply y’know, not fairly within the circulation of it.
Over the 12+ years that I’ve been sharing content material on-line, some weeks/months/seasons are like that. It used to emphasize me out once I would get out of a groove. These days I settle for that generally I’m in a circulation with issues like posting, and generally different areas of my life demand extra consideration.
Just lately I’ve been busy recording for my podcast ~ Well being House Hustle ~ which simply launched into Season 3!!! (NB: new episodes come out each Tuesday. Should you haven’t been tuning in already, you’ve bought numerous juicy eps to compensate for!) And I’ve been working carefully with my Studio shoppers.
Now that we’re within the swing of April, I assumed it will be enjoyable to do 1 / 4 yr evaluation, of kinds! I shared my 23 for 23 checklist again in February, and wished to verify in on the way it’s going.
Right here’s an replace on what’s been happening up to now!
23 FOR 23: 23 THINGS I’D LIKE TO DO/SEE/ACHIEVE IN 2023
the quarter yr evaluation
1 ~ GET A SECOND PIERCING IN BOTH EARS. ANDDD MAYBE A THIRD IN ONE OF THEM.
Not but! However a reader emailed me to say that this checklist impressed them to get a couple of new piercings! Yay
2 ~ GET ON TOP OF MY GUT HEALTH.
Yesss! This has been such a sport changer for me! In February I made a decision to embark on a intestine well being re-set. I restricted inflammatory meals + drink like gluten, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and dairy (although I don’t have a lot dairy anyway) and I additionally started to take a brand new probiotic. I prioritised my sleep and basic wellbeing habits and I’m pleased to report that my intestine well being is again on monitor!
One of many largest shifts for me was re-populating my intestine with good micro organism, specializing in a nutrient-rich weight loss program of vibrant veggies, salads and a few fruit. After which implementing Artah Well being’s Enhanced Probiotic, which is fingers down one of the best probiotic I’ve ever taken. Fairly actually in a single day I felt an enchancment!
Thanks largely to my higher intestine well being, I’ve additionally seen that my temper has improved. I had Artah Well being’s founder Rhian Stephenson on my podcast (take heed to Rhian’s episode right here) and she or he defined that almost all of our serotonin (our ‘pleased hormone’) is saved in our intestine. Which means that, if for no matter purpose your intestine well being is imbalanced, it might probably have a big impact on temper. I’m so so proud of the outcomes of my intestine well being re-set and have stored up with the habits I applied in February since.
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3 ~ PRACTICE GOOD (AND SIMPLE!) MORNING AND NIGHT TIME ROUTINES.
Tick! This went hand in hand with engaged on my intestine well being. And because the climate will get hotter and the times get longer, my morning walks are getting all of the sweeter.
4 ~ WHEN DRINKING WINE, TRY TO MAKE IT ORGANIC.
Nonetheless very a lot specializing in this one. Each time I purchase bottles for pals these days, I attempt to present natural wine too.
5 ~ JOURNAL MORE.
I journaled lots at first of this yr, and haven’t finished a lot since. It’s really one thing I’ve been actually craving once more of late, so I simply purchased a fairly linen pocket book to deal with my present ideas. I nonetheless haven’t learn The Artist’s Approach so it stays on my checklist!
6 ~ SORT THE BEDROOMS IN OUR HOUSE.
It’s slowww progress on this one, however we’re getting there! In truth there was lately a BIG growth in that Oli and I obtained supply of our new mattress!!!
We selected Feather & Black’s Cambourne Mattress within the ‘latte’ boucle material and completely find it irresistible! We additionally opted for a Feather & Black mattress (we bought the ‘Mylor’ fashion) and are so proud of it. I’ll be sharing extra about our main bedroom quickly!
7 ~ GET A NEW SOFA + ARM CHAIRS.
I’ve my eye on this ‘Arbour Industrial Chair’ from Dunelm, I’m considering {that a} pair would look pretty in our front room! These look a lot dearer than their price ticket!
8 ~ BE EFFICIENT WITH DE-CLUTTERING.
Engaged on it. All the time engaged on it
9 ~ REALLY LEAN INTO THE PERKS OF MY JOB.
I do really feel like I’ve been guilting myself lots much less about this. Simply the opposite day I gave myself the entire afternoon off guilt-free as a result of I used to be procrastinating and being SO ineffective haha! It felt actually actually good to take away the stress of labor and remind myself of one of many perks of being my very own boss!
10 ~ CONTINUE TO CREATE VLOGS ON TIKTOK.
This has been so enjoyable! I’ve actually liked vlogging on Reels and TikTok this yr. Like I discussed, I’ve been a bit out of my posting groove, however I’ve bought numerous footage lined up for modifying! You could find me on TikTok @MonicaBeatriceW when you fancy saying hello!
11 ~ REMEMBER TO RUN MY OWN RACE.
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12 ~ VISIT GREECE.
Booked in for Could! I’ve been planning my outfits since December haha! On that observe I simply scored this Hunza G-esque swimsuit for below £20!!! Extremely suggest!
13 ~ VISIT MENORCA, AND RE-VISIT NONNA BAZAAR.
Booked in for July!
14 ~ GROW MY OWN FLOWERS.
I actually simply potted my first flowers as we speak! And I chosen some seeds with Oli’s Mum Fiona in order that we are able to start rising them in time to flower later this yr. I opted for many large blousy dahlias, I’m S O excited.
15 ~ PICK MY OWN FLOWERS.
There haven’t actually been any flowers in bloom but which I’ve wished to choose. I did reduce some cream-coloured daffodils for a fairly spring desk, however I’m principally excited for roses, peonies(!!!) and dahlias later within the yr.
16 ~ CONTINUE TO COOK FROM SCRATCH WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
Mmm I’m probably not positive how this one goes?! I’ve positively cooked extra however I wouldn’t say it’s a behavior behavior simply but. What I’ve been having fun with is shopping for recent fruit and veg from our native inexperienced grocer and our weekly market, after which chatting to Ols about what we each fancy having. So it is a sure and no for now haha! I’m cooking extra however not steadily. That being stated, I’d say we’ve bought a very good 80/20 vibe going in the case of cooking from scratch vs oven meals, takeaway or consuming out.
17 ~ UPDATE MY MAKEUP.
I shared my ‘wholesome lady glowy make-up routine’ on Instagram and TikTok lately, which options a few of my new favorite make-up merchandise! Specifically I’m loving Magnificence Pie’s cream blush which gives the right just-been-for-a-hike glow.
18 ~ RE-SHUFFLE MY WARDROBE.
Umm TBC Presently my garments are nonetheless part-unpacked, which is making it tough for me to get a full view on the whole lot. I did lately undergo a couple of issues and create a pile to promote + donate. However I’m caught on that bit! I’m additionally a bit caught on which platform to promote on ~ are you liking Vinted or Depop finest atm? LMK!
19 ~ INVISALIGN.
Nonetheless one thing I’d like to make occur this yr. It’s mega £££ and it’s laborious to steadiness issues like home enhancements with private desires like Invisalign. Who is aware of? It’s nonetheless on my radar!
20 ~ GET TO KNOW MORE PEOPLE IN MY LINE OF WORK.
I’ve been to a good few occasions already this yr and it’s been REALLY good seeing folks IRL. I’ve my first press journey arising quickly. I attempt to push myself to attach with 2-3 folks at every occasion.
21 ~ GET COMFORTABLE WITH SAYING “NO” BUT ALSO “YES”
Simply final week I stated no to one thing which wasn’t fairly in alignment for me and I felt actually pleased with myself for doing so. I needed to do a tough gut-check to make sure it was the precise selection (to say no) for me, and it was. Subsequently I really feel like a weight has been lifted and extra headspace has been made.
I can’t consider an instance of a time I stated “sure” once I was on the fence about saying “no” but. I’ll preserve monitoring!
22 ~ GROW THE HEALTH HOME HUSTLE PODCAST
Going robust with this! The second season of the present obtained 3 x the listens of season one and I’m hoping that season three will do the identical and extra! It’s truthfully SUCH a pleasure to document and share this present, I hope when you’ve been listening that you simply’ve been having fun with tuning in too!
23 ~ TAKE DAY/SHORT TRIPS AROUND ENGLAND
I used to be simply in Bournemouth for a co-working day which was so so pretty. Spending time by the coast, wherever which may be, is so therapeutic for me. I’d nonetheless love to go to Frome and Bathtub this yr.
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How are you getting on together with your your 23 for 23 checklist?! I’d like to know!
Should you haven’t mirrored on how your yr goes up to now, I actually encourage you to take action. Checking in commonly permits us to see what’s and isn’t working, and gut-check if we’re on monitor with what we’re hoping for from the yr. I’ve really made extra progress than I assumed I had. Equally, going by my ’23 for 23′ checklist has additionally highlighted a couple of issues I nonetheless need to work on.
