A room with a pleasant smell is inviting and help to bring a level of tranquillity to the space. This is extremely important, especially when I'm in the small living space on my narrowboat. Somehow, when the boat smells fresh and airy, the space feels bigger psychologically, as it triggers me to take deeper breaths. This helps to expand my lungs and enhance my mood while simultaneously promoting relaxation and making me feel more harmonised with my space.

I've been feeling imbalanced for a while, which I presume is the result of being inactive with yoga and qigong for a prolonged period.Furthermore, I'm prone to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, so I think it was a combination of different things.

I've been prioritising my well-being, and I think it's time to keep closer tabs on my metrics, so I resurrected my Garmin Forerunner Music 645 and reverted to an old mobile phone that's compatible with the Garmin app. I have missed this smartwatch for its many features, as it's like a mini-computer on my wrist. Furthermore, it's water resistant and perfect for all occasions, and it's great for navigating while cycling with a built-in GPS, compass, and WiFi, and I can receive my SMS messages directly to it, and a lot more that I'm yet to figure out.

The weather is never too bad for cycling, right? That's what I tell myself as I head out for my 2-hour (sometimes 4 hours) afternoon jolly ride around the town. This leaves me feeling good, and I got used to this bike and enjoy shifting gears more, which makes ascending hilly areas a breeze. Icy roads have been a little tricky to ride on, but reducing the pressure in my tyres just a little bit gives me more traction with less skidding.

I have a weekly challenge where I drop off 3 items that I no longer use to different charities. These items include shoes, clothes, bags, and more. To make this deed more exciting, I'm allowing myself to only 'drop off' and walk out of the shops without making any purchases. It's liberating and a rewarding feeling when I do this, and hopefully, come spring, my space will be clean and clear.

It's good that she feels the same about me, and whenever we meet, she encourages me to visit more often, as I'm low-maintenance and always welcome.My friend and I don't celebrate Christmas, and exchanges of gifts are not necessary. However, she runs a chiropractic clinic and often receives gifts from clients.