Haven’t done one of these for a while but saw this and thought it’s something I want to try and revive again. November is all about trying new things.
Learning affects our well-being in lots of positive ways. It exposes us to new ideas and helps us stay curious and engaged. It also gives us a sense of accomplishment and helps boost our self-confidence and resilience. There are many ways to learn new things - not just through formal qualifications. We can share a skill with friends, join a club, learn to sing, play a new sport and so much more.
2. Broaden your perspective: read a different paper, magazine or site
I spent some time reading the website of a different newspaper. I do follow a few on Facebook which have views that I tend to strongly disagree with, but I don’t often see them because of the algorithm I guess.
It’s interesting how it’s not just different approaches to the same stories, the whole thing is different. The one I usually read has lots of climate change news on it whereas on this one, there was one story from a couple of weeks ago talking about the fact that a scientist has claimed it’s kind of a big deal.
I don’t know whether newspapers shape the views of the people who read them, or people read papers that reflect their views (I would guess both?), but it’s good to be reminded that we all have different priorities and views on the world. Especially now there’s going to be an election in the UK, it can get a bit nasty. I will try my best to understand other people’s views, rather than just push my own.
3. Enjoy new music today. Play, sing, dance or listen.
Ok so I’m about to go to bed (very early, but much needed) and it’s too late for this now. But I will listen to my release radar playlist on Spotify tomorrow!
4. Today meet someone new and learn something about them.
Spoke to a charity fundraiser on the street today, he seemed up for stopping for a chat. I haven’t really had the opportunity to meet anyone else new.
I did message someone I haven’t been in touch with for a while about going to a local open mic night this evening. I will probably meet more new people there!
I just got caught up and realized yesterday I in fact did day 3! Listened to some music from the Gorillaz that I never have before. Partner and I were jamming to it and I was dancing despite having work in my lap. Funny how life works that way sometimes. I think day 4 (today) will be challenging but I will try.
Anyways, thanks for posting! This type of challenge resonates well with me.
5. Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way
So today I had a training thing and I took the train instead of driving to Liverpool. I got in with plenty time and had a wander through the park by St. George’s Hall. Very nice! Also got a bit of work done on the train. Much better than sitting in an hour long traffic jam.
Gorgeous picture! I love how historical Europe is, such a special energy. My early day sobriety is hard to keep up but I like the idea of doing this with more intention in future months for myself
Part two… I did this today. Ended up chatting to an older guy down at the allotment. He has chickens there so that was a good talking point. I also saw a friend with a 3 month old who I absolutely adore and I had lots of snuggles with her. So I think I tick the connecting with different generations box both ways today!
9. Teach yourself a new skill. Origami? First aid? Meditation?
Was supposed to go to a belly dance thing today which included a dru yoga workshop which I could have maybe used for this. That was cancelled though due to bad weather and I didn’t do anything else… Unless giving a chicken a bath counts?! I don’t think so.
Rolling this one over, need to think about it a bit more.
10. Get out into nature and observe the changing season
I didn’t get out into nature exactly but I did go to lunch with a friend and definitely admired all the lovely autumn colours in the car to hers and walking to the restaurant.
so doing that today instead.
