This month has been about tuning inwards while still staying open to learning, movement and connection. It’s been a beautiful mix, and also a bit of a balancing act with a calendar that is filled to the brim. However, that’s the pace I love to live my life in. I want to do it all, I want more 🙂 

Books read: 6

I read six books, but one stood out above the rest. Welcome to the Creative Club by Pia Mailhot-Leichter, a former colleague, hit me right in my heart and soul. It’s a book about making your life your art and remembering that creative spark within you, whatever your outlet may be. It felt like a gentle, powerful reminder of who I am and what I am trying to do. 

Courses taken: 

On the learning side, I started a Brand Identity and Strategy course at IE Business School. I wanted to refresh and update my skills while opening myself up to new perspectives. The professor is brilliant. She has this rare ability to clearly show the red thread between brand strategy and business value, in a way that is practical and inspiring.

Movement and wellness 

I made it back to Barry’s Bootcamp, which felt good even though the double floor set left me frustrated, as I am longing for the treadmill. My knees are acting up again, and it’s clear I need to give them some proper rehab. In the meantime, I’ve been enjoying Inferno Pilates and going deeper into my Bikram Yoga practice. Both are helping me stay strong and centred.

Breathwork has been a profound part of this month. I tried new types of breathwork that moved something in me. This modality keeps teaching me more, the deeper I go. I’ve found it to be such a powerful tool for managing my state, whether I need to boost my energy and focus or calm down after evening work events. I also returned to sound meditation, which helps me get deeper into my practice and find that still state.

Another new experience was trying pressotherapy combined with infrared light. It supported my knees and joints, and also reduced the PMS symptoms I sometimes get when my body retains water. Definitely something I’ll keep doing..

On a practical note, my Urolith A finally arrived. No noticeable changes yet, but I’ve heard it takes at least three months to really feel any difference. I’ll report back once I’ve given it more time. My hope is for a quicker recovery time after training sessions and that it may help with my knees. 

Life happens 

There have been moments of joy and sorrow. A warm, laughter-filled birthday celebration for a friend brought new people into my life, while a recent goodbye to a relative brought back childhood memories of playing in gardens and soaking up summer sun. Life, in all its beauty and depth, gives me reminders that help me go back to what really matters. 

The focus question from the last couple of months has remained the same. I made some hard decisions, took a step back to re-evaluate and had to cut down on my engagements. There’s simply not enough time in the calendar, and I need to stay laser-focused right now and pick and choose areas.

Podcasts of the month

Lastly, no saved podcast episodes this month. I’ve significantly cut down on my podcast listening after reading Jim Kwik’s book Limitless, and I’ve been incorporating more silent time into my everyday life, not just during meditation or breathwork, but throughout the day. It’s something I didn’t know I needed until I felt the difference.