A huge thank you to everyone who commented on my last post with support. I am sorry that I didn’t reply to everyone, but I went AWOL from online life altogether for a week or so!
Going offline was an absolute god send. I decided to book a spot away in the woods at Clumber park, Nottinghamshire, organised care for my bulldogs, packed my stuff, grabbed Sasha (my 13 year old German Shepherd) and we disappeared off into the woods!
“Clumber Park is a country park in The Dukeries near Worksop in the civil parish of Clumber and Hardwick, Nottinghamshire, England. The estate, which was the seat of the Pelham-Clintons, Dukes of Newcastle, was purchased by the National Trust in 1946. It is listed Grade I on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens” - Wikipedia
We literally had no mobile phone signal (cell reception for my American friends) and no internet. The first day was very strange. I would have previously said that I don’t rely heavily on technology, however it soon became apparent that I access the internet regularly on a daily basis. So day 1 was a true reset day.
Day 2, I was much calmer and my head was quieter. I suffer with adult ADHD which has only just recently been realised, even though my son and my brother both have diagnosis’, my adhd shows in different ways so has never been picked up until recently. Switching off from technology appeared to calm my brain overload and my internal dialog was more focused. Still loud, but more focused.
Day 3, I have to admit I was kinda bored from just existing and resetting. I had read a book and been on small walks with Sasha, but I decided it was time to go have some exploration fun! So off we went into the woods!
Here are a few shots I took on my phone as we were wandering…
We eventually stumbled across Clumber lake…
And after a good 4 hours of exploring, we were ready to head back to the caravan for a cup of tea and a biscuit!
This really was a much needed break. I cannot recommend a full life reset enough. It has calmed my mind and helped me to refocus on what is important. I also spent quality time with my old girl Sasha who is almost 13 and who knows how much longer we have together, so I now have some amazing memories with her 🥰
Thank you again for all your amazing support, I love you guys!
Much love, Cheryl and Sasha xx
Glad you had a nice break away, looks like the pupper had fun too :D
It was just what the doctor ordered 🥰 Sasha loved all the 1 to 1 attention too bless her
sounds like the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
it's heartwarming to hear that you had such a meaningful time with Sasha. Cherishing those moments with our furry companions is priceless.
Yes I do cherish every moment with her. It breaks my heart when I see her slowing down. Time goes by too fast for our fur babies
It can be good to disconnect, but we are all a little addicted to the internet these days. That looks like a good place to do it. I hope it did you some good.
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It really did do me some good thanks 😊 I feel recharged and refocused on what I need to do in this next chapter of life. I’m going to try and focus more on myself and exploring hobbies and nature/the UK. Hopefully if I document it (Charles bought me a photo diary) I will be able to look back on the memories made and know that I spent my time creating value and not just existing 😊
I’m also going to try and get into Nottingham to go to a good running store to get fitted for some running shoes! Any tips? Bearing in mind I have never run in 44 years 😂
There is so much choice in running shoes. Find something that is comfortable for you. I hope the shop will help with that. Some shoes are not at all waterproof as they actually have holes in them (for ventilation). If you are likely to go out in all weather then this may be a consideration. I've been using Allbirds for a while. They are more sustainable than most brands, but can be expensive. They are good enough for what I do.
Take it really gently to start with. The Couch to 5k programme may be a good option as it mixes short bursts of running with walking to recover. You have to build up stamina to run longer distances. If you can find a local running group then it may inspire you.
Enjoy it!
Thank you! I’ve previously downloaded the couch to 5k app so I’ll have a look at that. I’ll let you know what the running shop advise!
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