🛠️ What Am I Doing?

My slow summer has been glorious.

I’ve been working on my house; the attic decultter was very satisfying, and the garden is looking so much more inviting. I’ve been running consistently and improving (motivated by two 10K races coming up before the end of September, and a half-marathon next April). I’ve been capturing photos for the August Break and sharing them on my new crafty/creative Instagram account (@MartineMakesStuff). My newly curated Instagram feed has made me feel far less angry with social media lately. You can see all my August Break photos here.

The above might not sound slow to you, but it is the shift of emphasis I needed.

My slow summer has been a reminder of how important it is to have seasons in our year and the role that hobbies play in that balance (and if not hobbies, then other non-work activities). I feel a podcast episode coming on about this, as it has been a while; watch this space.

In terms of business, I’ve delivered and planned a few training and skill sessions, and of course, I’ve been supporting my regular coaching clients. Next week, I am having a solo “away day” for my business (I think it will also be a bit of general life planning too). Weather permitting, I am going to Herm and plan to walk around the island, thinking, and dictating notes as ideas come to me. I think the space will be helpful and productive.

I hope you’ve had a wonderful August.

📺 What Am I Watching?

I’ve been binge-watching Parks and Recreation this month; it’s been just what I needed. I’ve also been getting out and about to see live theatre (this last night) and music (this was a giggle).

🧠 What Am I Learning?

I’ve been spending a lot of time on YouTube learning how to approach designing my new island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons… I appreciate this does not sound like the typical behaviour of a woman in her (late) forties, but LOOK at this Pinterest board! Another new Instagram account, maybe?

🎧 What Am I Listening to?

I’ve discovered a new podcast (to me) that I love: Cautionary Tales.

📚 What am I Reading?

Take a look at what I am reading here: Martine’s Library (I’ve been on a fiction kick!).