Reflect, Refresh, Reset: Findings from February

Reflect, Refresh, Reset: Findings from February

February whizzed by in its usual whirlwind fashion, didn’t it? It feels like just last week, we were waving goodbye to January, and now here we are, welcoming spring with open arms. As I sit down to reflect on the past month, I can’t help but feel like I’m scrambling to remember what exactly I did. My few scribbled notes have me wondering, “What the hell did I get up to in February?”

But let’s kick things off on a positive note!

Shaking Up Habits

One major positive, which I keep having to remind myself of, is my trip to Hereford. I go to stay with my friend in Hereford for the weekend a few times a year, and I love it.

I don’t have to drive, I don’t have to cook. My only responsibility is to get myself dressed and ready for the day. What bliss!

Our weekends in Hereford typically involve leisurely lunches, maybe an afternoon trip to the cinema or a stroll through the countryside, and cosy evenings indoors with some mindless TV, a light dinner, and a few glasses of red wine. Ah, the simple pleasures!

After a couple of busy weekends, I had been feeling a bit crap, so I decided that I didn’t want to spend the entire weekend drinking as I usually did. My drinking habits have massively changed over the last couple of years anyway. I rarely drink at home anymore, even on weekends. It’s only if I go out for dinner and sometimes…