The Art of Simple Pleasures

 The Art of Simple Pleasures


New years resolutions.


They've never really worked for me.


After the first week, that is.


What I’ve done for 2023 is map my year out with 1 focus per month.


January was a general GYST (Get Your Sh*t Together - an acronym introduced to me by my lovely friend @OhHelloSocialCo on Instagram, that’s stuck with me through the years). I worked on a few habits across the board that helped me to get my year started.


February’s theme is going to be pleasure.


How can I add more enjoyment, excitement and pleasure into my life?


One thing I’ve noticed is how much we all appreciate a simple pleasure. Their significance is not lost on me, either. I’ve found (and heard from others) that adding more simple pleasures into your life can help boost your mood and decrease negative habits like overeating or smoking.


You might be thinking, Amy, what is a simple pleasure? How many are there? How do I incorporate them into my day?


Lucky for you, I’ve made the ‘Simple Pleasures Challenge’ calendar for February 2023. I had originally just made this for myself, but I thought maybe some of you would like to do this with me!


You don’t have to participate everyday and you’re more than welcome to pick and choose or swap activities. But I’ll be posting the one small thing I’ll be doing each day to add more pleasure into my life on my Instagram (@learningtoswimblog). So, if you’re interested, come along, and don’t forget to tag me in your posts!


February is a great time to do this. Adding more enjoyment into your life has many benefits and can help you achieve your goals. But, it doesn’t feel like a chore in the same way exercise or healthy eating can. It’s a great little breather (whilst still contributing to your goals) after the initial hardcore approach we all take in January.


We're starting 1st February 2023. Are you in?




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