Although there’s never any promise that things will change overnight, there’s something about slightly slower, chillier mornings and crisper blue skies that have me feeling hopeful this month.
Perhaps it’s a diary that suddenly has a handful of plans, a new series of Strictly and GBBO on the horizon (which, I think we can all unanimously agree we deserve) or the fact I just love a back-to-school feeling (y’know, except when I was actually at school of course)- but there’s something about the start of September that always feels a little bit more fresh than January. Last year I remember being in bed poorly for the start of September, so perhaps it’s two years worth of LET’S DO THIS that have built up? Who knows- but I’m not grumbling...
Admittedly, you don’t need a new month for a ‘new start’. You can turn over a leaf any minute of any day- and I promise that's just as acceptable as a new years resolution or new term. But- lockdown has been a tough ride for so many of us in so many ways, so sometimes having a date laid out- a shiny new 1st in a diary- whether that includes a pencil case and starched white shirt or not, can be the permission we need to refocus a little, re-prioritise things and approach things with a gentler mind set.
I have learnt a hell of a lot over the past few months, and I have definitely felt myself become a little more resilient and grown up in many ways- and I’m excited (albeit nervous) for the next few months and to take these #skillz into my new school term with me too (I was trying to work out what academic year I'd be in, but swiftly gave up after Year 20...) Hopefully this feeling sticks around (because hey, we can all do with our internal cheerleaders working overtime)- but either way, at least we’ll have the Strictly Halloween special to look forward to…
Have a gorgeous Sunday, and bright week ahead.
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