Wabi-Sabi, what is it? “Wabi-Sabi,” originating in Ancient China and rooted in Zen Buddhism, although has no direct translation, is to do with recognising the beauty in imperfection. It’s about appreciating nature and acknowledging that much in life is transient, ever-evolving and constantly subject to change. Wabi-Sabi could be a battered suitcase, a well-thumbed book, […]
Showing Kindness In our fast-paced 24 hour driven society our lives may feel incessantly busy. Long lists of things to do and keeping up with everyday demands can be overwhelming and exhausting. Perhaps any spare moments are filled with a quick social media fix. It’s important to remember lots of people feel the exactly the […]
Can you use music to enhance your mood? Listening to music is a powerful way to turn yourself off from the outside world, calm your mind, boost your mood and encourage productivity. Everyone is different when it comes to their musical preferences, while I prefer an eclectic mix. Here are some of my favourites, which […]
Why Lifestyle Takeaways? We decided to incorporate a lifestyle element into our nomadplans blog as I’ve always been interested in personal development. I’ve read lots of books around positivity, productivity, health, diet, exercise and habits… Although this in no way makes me an expert, I found after reading some resources, the “takeaway” element, which applied […]