On the move

So far, 2026 has been a year of significant change. Even for me, a person who thrives on the variety and busyness of what my daughter calls “a finger in many pies”, this amount of change has left me feeling that I am dropping off only. Never parking up and turning off the engine. Frankly, it all seems a little out of control, much like the garden after the rapid growth of midsummer. What I need is a routine.

At the other end of the busyness spectrum are A Level students who have just finished their exams or graduates struggling to find a permanent job. They now have significant time on their hands after months of high-stakes activity. After much-needed downtime, the state of having nothing to do loses its sparkle. On days when there are no demands, you can feel equally exhausted and out of kilter. The solution is to establish a routine.

Having a routine of sorts, even on lazy days keeps you grounded, creative, connected and productive - four facets of a healthy life. Gently encouraging a sense of purpose and a goal for each day, however small, gives some vital control.