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The ?At-Home? Diaries: Are We Following Our Lead"

You know that saying, "Do as I say, not as I do""
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You know that saying, “Do as I say, not as I do”"
I have a feeling I can apply it to my post lockdown behaviour and myself. I don’t like to admit it but some of my seriously good intentions have been wavering as life has freed up. When I started writing these diaries there were so many small (and big) elements I wanted to focus on. In the main part, I have, but I am ever conscious it is easy to slip.

A slow tumble is a slippery slope.
You know the drill.

So easy to miss the exercise and indulge here and there.
A bit here and a bit there – all well and good – as long as it is here and there. The promise of balance is always my greatest challenge. I must find balance boring because it’s not my strength.
Tune in to Netflix and forget to read" Honestly, how many series can I watch before they all start blending into one" Do we ever remember the plot lines of these supposedly fabulous shows"
Still open for recommendations though  – see what I mean" I need to de-charge the iPad and turn the pages :) I started out so strong with my reading and audiobooks – I don’t want that to change. It is one facet of lockdown I really enjoyed.

What about walking every day"
Did you commit to that one" I did and I have becom...

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