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Habits

Three weeks ago I started the Good Habits badge from the Rebel Badge Book. So far I am not doing too badly with incorporating positive habits regularly into day to day life. First of all I listened to The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg on audiobook as suggested in the Rebel Badge Book. This was an interesting book which made me think about the various habits I have formed in my own life. Habits such as looking for a sugary snack in the cupboard when I get home from work each night. On a Saturday night my husband and I have got into the habit of ordering takeaway for tea and on a Monday morning we buy coffee from Cafe Nero before work. I look forward to and enjoy our takeaway and coffee habit though so that's not something I'm hoping to change. 

Life Admin - Keep a diary of how much money I am spending

As I am aware I have been spending too much money, the spending diary acted as a deterrent during the first week as I didn't want to write anything in it. Then pay day came and old habits quickly returned. I decided to treat myself and also begin the Christmas shopping. I bought myself some nice toiletries from the RSPB shop and I found a Black Friday deal on the GHD glide hot brush online. I realised I didn't have any clothing suitable to do yoga in for the health and fitness habit (apart from my pyjamas!) so ordered myself a Rebel sweatshirt and some leggings for that. I've also bought a few other bits and bobs such as fingerless gloves and a panda squishy! I have kept track of all my spending in my diary and it's made me very aware of how often I treat myself. I definately need to rein it in a bit.

Health and Fitness - Regularly walk in nature or do yoga 

So far I have had a long walk in nature each week. I haven't done any yoga yet but the intention is that this is something I can do instead of going for a walk when the weather is too off-putting. I have gone for walks in my local area and aim to walk in a variety of different places.

Stanner Point, Lytham St Annes
 

Fylde Spitfire Memorial, Fairhaven Lake

Rossall Point Watch Tower, Fleetwood 

Fleetwood Beach

I am very lucky that I live near the sea and have lovely beaches to walk along. There are also places to walk through trees such as Witch Wood.

Witch Wood

Walking in nature is definitely something I enjoy and will make an effort to keep doing regularly.

Household Chores - Keep on top of the washing and ironing

I have become more mindful of making an effort to put clothing away when it's hanging around the house. I have also done a pile of ironing.

Self Care - Spend time reading or listening to audiobooks

I am on my third audiobook since starting the Good Habits badge and have decided to do the Reader badge.

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