Woody Wonders

I've said this a million times so here's a million and one times - you don't realise how much you need a break until you actually take one. I've had the pleasure of being on holiday from work this last week and the first weekend of it was spent with a crazy bunch of women at Center Parcs for my niece's hen do.  As you can imagine, it was utter carnage but sooo much fun.  We had a packed agenda of activities, drinking, activities, drinking, erm more drinking!! Our time in the sub-tropical swimming paradise centre was fabulous fun as we all reverted back to being children again.  We threw ourselves down the wild water rapids, numerous waterslides and screamed with delight when the wave machine was turned on.  There was also 10-pin bowling, laser combat, crazy golf, cycling and the spa - oh the spa, ridiculously good and so relaxing.  I also took my running kit of course and squeezed in two runs! It was like being in a bubble of fun for four days and it made me rea...

This week's blog is a little bit different as I'm taking you on a gratitude run and what the heck is one of those I hear you ask.  Well quite simply, and to put it crudely, it's an opportunity to take your head out of your own backside and be grateful for everything around you.  It's very easy to get caught up in your own little world and forget about the simple things in life.  In my case, it's about stepping away from work and boring home tasks, recharging my batteries and immersing myself in nature. I never tire of my environment and realise how lucky I am to live where I do but even so, it's still worth taking the time to be completely and utterly 'in the moment' every now and then and feel even more grateful for what I have. So come with me and enjoy!  But first, we need to warm up.  I usually start my session by doing 10 mins yoga.  This in itself helps to refocus my mind and help with my breathing.  I love the following: Yoga with Kassandra Yog...