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A relaxing Sunday post felt necessary today, after another busy old week. The first full week back to work is always a tough one, and I was ready for a slow weekend! My dad’s birthday, back in October, offered a perfect excuse to head home for the weekend, and one of the things we did was a woodland walk from Hare Hill to Alderley Edge and back, pausing for cake in the middle of course. I wanted to share some of these pictures because it was the most beautiful day: sunny yet chilly. Where are your favourite outdoor spaces?

It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new challenge. Yet again, I’m a couple of days late posting about my challenge, but the bonus is that means I can give a bit of feedback on my first couple of days. The challenge: walk to and from work, don’t take the bus. I should probably mention that this walk is 3.5 miles each way… I’ve been doing this for 2 weeks now, since moving to the new house, and have made it my April challenge to make sure I keep it up. Here’s the bonuses I’ve noticed so far: - It gives me a great slot of thinking time. As someone who has been struggling with panic for the last 6 months or so, I’ve heard it’s a good plan to give yourself some thoughtful time, which you can then block off and set aside and continue with your day. So far, that’s working. - It’s great exercise. A brisk walk at both ends of the day can never be a bad thing. I’m doing a fast walk for about 45 minutes each way, which is no bad thing. It leaves me feeling energ...