As a mum, time for myself is limited, I often end up having too much playtime with my daughter and son which leaves me with a mountain of house work to be done in the evening and feeling very tired.  If I’m going to change habits I think preparation is key, at least for me anyway.

Whilst studying and at work I used to ensure that was mentally ready before taking on any big challenges by asking myself some questions:

1. Why am I doing this?
2. How to avoid failure?
3. What are my goals?
4. How can I build up on will power and overcome challenges?

So, questions answered then what?  I set out the guidelines and routines I want to follow for 30 days, I keep in mind that this is not just a food detox but a life detox, although food detox is also included.  In order to set out my new routines I had to analyse my current routines, I did a stock-take of my habits for one week to work-out which habits I would like to change.

Things I wanted to change:

My goals:

1. Find more time for myself
2. Take better care of myself mentally and physically
3. Be more focused and productive

Habits I want to start doing again:

*Cold shower is something that I did when I was studying.  I needed something to wake me up but I actually found it that helped me feel energised, and so nice for my skin.

Foods I’m going avoid:

I don’t eat any take away or fast-food and I love veg, specially broccoli (my co-workers will verify haha) but chocolate, cakes and cheese are my downfall.

• Coffee
• Cow’s milk and cheese
• Chocolate
• Cookies
• Cakes
• Bread
• Pasta
• White rice
• Added salt
• Meat

Almost done, now one crucial point why 30 days?

Anything under 30 and I worry I might go back to old habits, it takes 21 days for new habits to start to form, I really want to make long lasting changes. However, I also need to be realistic, its summer and we have plans… I want to eat an ice-cream and enjoy the odd drink.

Until next time, stay kind, stay safe

Julie x