My name is Daniel Tavet, I live in Armley, Leeds. At the moment I am doing a training session with Leeds Wellbeing, learning about their web site and about blogging. I took this photo with a Sony bloggie camera. It was the first time I’d used these kind of cameras. I took this photo outside Swarthmore college, today, on this hot Thursday. Supposedly this is the hottest it’s been for seven years. I think it’s been longer.
This amazingly beautiful weather can be a godsend but it can also act as a trigger and leave me feeling that I should be living a different life…Over the last few days I have had an increased sense of relaxation and generally felt healthier and happier. I’ve been eating more fruit and salads and my energy has increased. I’ve been trying to harness this increase in energy and be more active – which has involved undertaking a new morning ritual of a ‘Mini-run’ along with a spot of yoga, my own brand ( a few stretches in the flat! ).
However sunny days have also been known to trigger me into thinking that I should have my life more on track, more organised, more settled – just somehow different ! Perhaps perfect? These thoughts come with the sense that if things were different that I could embrace the day in technicolor . In the past I have felt this acutely. A sunny day can sometimes bring sadness to the forefront.
Here’s a little poll to take part in, not to be taken too seriously – just a little bit of fun, and food for thought!
Living in the present, is something I strive for and practicing Mindfulness has helped me with this. Noticing a beautiful flower, taking time to appreciate an exquisite fragrance and feeling the warm breeze on my skin can really help me appreciate the moment! (I even attempted wearing shorts yesterday, only to the nearby post box I hasten to add.)
Seasonal changes do influence my mood, being aware of this helps me remain objective and keeping a sense of stability is something I aim for. I must admit I find this a much easier task in the sunnier months. However at times, especially my younger self – has had the tendency to be a little bit too hyper with too much sun. But I do love the outdoor life which seems so much easier to access in the sunshine. I also adore the increased sense of community that comes with the summer months.
Vicky
Leeds Wellbeing Web 