I know it’s very cliche to set lots of fitness-related goals in January, but there’s something so refreshing and motivating about a new year. It’s my favourite time to set any long-term goals and I always write a list of the top 10 things I want to achieve that year. These are always really broad, [...]
So I've finally settled on my reading challenge for 2020, which is aimed at varying the types of books I will read. There's going to be a lot more non-fiction on my agenda including memoirs and academic writing. I'm also aiming to re-read some of my favourite classics this year, as well as finally tackling [...]
I've been wearing a Fitbit for about three years now, which means checking how many steps I've done, how many calories I've burnt and how many hours I've slept has become an integral part of my daily routine. As a very results-driven person, having a fitbit is amazing for tracking my progress, particularly when I'm [...]
On 1 January 2019, I set myself the challenge of reading 52 books in 52 weeks and i’m so glad to say I’ve managed to do it, with twelve days to spare! For the most part, it has been absolutely glorious. Setting and sticking to the challenge really helped me to fall back in love [...]
Christmas is my favourite time of the year - the music, the movies, the decorations and of course, the books. There's nothing better than a heartwarming, cosy story to get you in the festive spirit, so I thought I'd share some of my seasonal favourites. Christmas at the Beachhut - Veronica HenryVeronica Henry is hands [...]
As the Women's Prize for Fiction winner, I had extremely high hopes for An American Marriage and I'm glad to say it was a glorious read. In fact, it was very nearly perfect. The story is told from multiple perspectives, which is a style that I really enjoy, so much so that I'm trying to [...]
When I tell people that I’m currently reading a book every week, they’re usually pretty shocked. A look of disbelief is often followed by an exclamatory "How on earth do you have time to read that much?" For me, finding more time to read has been easily achievable with a few small daily changes, including [...]
