#MinsGame

I've heard this banded about online on a few of my friends sites - but today I paid more attention to what it is. 

I discovered it's a de-culttering game created by The Minimalists - Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus who write about living a meaningful life with less stuff.

Here's what they say about it on their site: 

"Find a friend or family member. Someone who’s willing to get rid of some of their excess stuff. This month, each of you must get rid of one thing on the first day of the month. On the second, two things. Three items on the third. So forth, and so on. Anything can go! Clothes, furniture, electronics, tools, decorations, etc. Donate, sell, or trash. Whatever you do, each material possession must be out of your house—and out of your life—by midnight each day."

So by the end of November by sticking to this game I'll have gotten rid of 465 items! Blimey!

What better way to get rid of things I no longer need as I approach the BIG 40 - to make way for the new? 

So I'm in! I'm not sure I'll be able to get rid of each item by midnight that same day though as I know I'll be selling some things, so am going to make an allowance for that! I'm aiming for the 465 by the end of the month. 

Jaimie MacDonald of Made Curious and Jen Gale of Make Do and Mend Year are both taking part so I'm in good company. And seeing it shared on their sites is what inspired me to join in. Thank you ladies!

I'm a day behind so will be getting rid of three items today. Right best get on with it!!

Join us?

22 days to go..!

Today is the 01 November and this marks my final month at 39!

In case you hadn't heard ;-* On the 23 of this month I'll turn 40 and I'm feeling rather excited about it. 

Whoooo hooooo!

Why am I so excited? 

Well, it kicks off my 40/40 project and for me marks the next stage of adventures!

I've been reflecting back and have also been thinking ahead and asking myself - How do I want my next 40 years to be? ooh the opportunities that I don't yet know about!

Are you turning 40 this month too? How are you feeling about it? 

Or are you already 40 - How's your experience been? 

Maybe you'd like to join me on some of my self-imposed challenges/adventures?

Here's the full list: The 40/40 Project

Resistance

Why do we sometimes resist doing what we know is good for us?

The reason I started thinking about Resistance is because it’s come up within the Doodleicious Exploration I’m currently running (which is fabulous btw, such a great group and the discoveries being well discovered – wow!)

Anyway, Resistance.

So what do you think? How come you start something [or think about starting something] then all of a sudden BAM you get hit by this feeling of resistance. I’m not saying this happens all the time – but when it does. What do you do?

Are you able to notice it and push through it – or do you feel that resistance force full on and fall over?

And where exactly does it come from?

Is it good for you?

Yes in fact sometimes it actually can be.

It’s all about patterns. Patterns that your brain has learnt and when you start to challenge these then they sit up and shout Hang on a minute this is different – what’s happening??

And usually when you start to notice resistance it can mean you are on the verge of a breakthrough...

Has this happened to you? Can you think of a time when you noticed resistance to something -  but pushed through - what happened?

And of course on the flip side resisting has its benefits. When has than been the case for you?

The Key here is understanding which resistance it is for you.

So the next time you notice it - be curious and figure out what kind of resistance it is. 

Would love to hear your personal resistance stories? Share yours with me here..;-)

Never say Can't

How often do you say the words: I can't?

 

This is one of the most inspiration films I've seen in a while and I've not been able to stop thinking about it since.

What difference would it make to totally remove the word CAN'T from my vocabulary? 

How about you?

What would that actually be like?

There is only one way to find out...!

Revisiting

Photo taken at Cheddar Gorge  © morwhenna woolcock

I've been in rather a reflective space this week as a dear friend of mine came to stay who after living in the UK for over 13 years is moving back to her home town of Leipzig, Germany.  

It was FANTASTIC to see her as we’d not seen each other for quite a while even though she lives in London. We caught up on where we are now, reflected on what has been and got excited about the future. Her new adventure in particular which is full of excitement, fear, anxiousness – I’m sure you can relate to the mix of emotions that accompany a big change. ;-)

There were two places in particular that my friend wanted to visit – The Roman Baths and Cheddar Gorge. First time visits for her, third time visits for me. So we both had different experiences.

Both places have a lot to see and learn so for me it was wonderful to revisit them with fresh eyes, a super companion and to notice what I noticed this time. I was also aware that I’m a different person to the one I was the last time I visited these places. All change.

What places would you like to Revisit? 

How might you be able to experience them differently?


Love Morwhenna
xx

Spotted this chap in one of the displays at The Roman Baths. These are imprints of Roman tools and I just love the fact that a Roman tool looks like (to me) a quirky fellow. ;-) © morwhenna woolcock

Can doodling change YOUR life?

Yes, I think it can. 

Doodling isn't a dirty word or a waste of time as mounting research shows how beneficial it actually is for us. From helping us to relax and reduce stress to being more focused and retain more information by improving memory. Bet you weren't expecting that were you!?

I’d say that’s pretty darn cool and useful – wouldn't you? And even if you aren't a doodler –it’s never too late to start. 

I've been taking my doodles to the next level and using them specifically to gain insights into challenges I’m facing by using a technique I've created and developed which really gets right to my subconscious mind – totally bypassing my mind chatter. It's helped me on so many levels and I'd now like to share this with you. See it as a tool you can add to your well-being toolkit.

I also use it as a form of mediation as it really helps me to totally relax and to relieve pressure. 

I also find with my doodling technique a story unfolds. I've been using this particular doodling technique for a while now and I guess you could call it Intuitive Doodling.

Throughout September I am going to Doodle Daily. Would you like to join me? 

You can take part in two ways – follow along and doodle daily in your own way or if you would like a more in-depth experience and greater personal insights sign up for my daily doodle mini-exploration for £10.

WOW £10 that's very reasonable? How come? 

I want this to be as accessible to as many people as possible. As a tool you can add to your wellbeing toolkit.

By signing up I’ll share my personal technique with you and each day you’ll receive a daily prompt sent directly to your inbox. I will also be sharing my own daily doodle with you here on the blog. 

Please Note:

I’ll only run the more in-depth version if a minimum of 20 lovely folks sign up – so do share with your friends and anyone else you think could benefit from taking this mini doodleicious exploration!!!

There will also be a private facebook group for those signed up to the Mini Doodleicious Exploration, so you'll have a safe place to share your daily doodles as well as what you learn about yourself and insights as the month unfolds.  Sound good?

Starts 01 September and as the title suggests as these are doodles – they are meant to be done freely and can be as fast or as slow as you would like. 

Want to discover how doodling can help you?

YES I want to go on a mini doodleicious exploration! 

Sign up here!

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Here’s an interesting article about the power of doodling

Any questions? Just ask ;-)

Love and creative doodles

Morwhenna
Xx

I am SOOOOO EXCITED!!

Time and a sense of Wonder.

Today I'd like to share with you one of my all time favourite TED talks. I never tire of watching this - and if you've seen this before - I'd invite you to watch it again and see what you notice this time. Personally each time I watch it - I'll either learn something new or it will inspire me in some way. (It usually makes me cry too. ;-)

It acts as a beautiful and powerful reminder of the wonder all around us, and to be grateful for this. 

So take a few moments today and see what you see where you are.

ENJOY!

Do you have a fav talk? Pls share it below and tell me how it inspires you xx

Love

Morwhenna
The Creative Adventurer
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