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Relax

relax- (ri-laks)
verb (used with object)
3. to slacken or abate, as effort, attention etc.
5. to release or bring relief from the effects of tension, anxiety, etc
verb (used without object)
8. to reduce or stop work, effort, application, etc., especially for the sake of rest or recreation

This post is being brought to you from the tranquil splendour of the lounge at The Scotsman Spa and is without doubt my most relaxed and chilled post so far It’s Sunday evening and I’m sitting here drinking a coffee in a most civilised and agreeable fashion It’s been over two weeks since my action packed first post of the year and it’s been the most relaxing two weeks I’ve had in years

The Lounge

One of the great side effects of blogging is that it makes you accountable Publicly state that you’re going to do something and you have to do it I’ve therefore been striving to adopt a calmer and more relaxed mindset exactly as I outlined in my “I’m Not Perfect …Yet” post I’ve made great progress, so much so that I think I’m currently more relaxed than I’ve ever been in my life

I’ve been following my own advice and going to bed with a book Amazingly it works – I’ve been sleeping better than I have in years I still wake up rather randomly, currently 5am is a popular time, but as the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day

Batman Arkham City

I’ve been chilling out and having fun too – outside of the gym – and I can wholeheartedly recommend Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City on the Xbox 360 and Sherlock on the BBC

I’ve not just been lounging around either I’ve been personal training at The Scotsman Spa now for two weeks and things are going great I’m happy, my clients are happy and everyone at The Scotsman Spa – Charlie the Spa manager, the in house PT’s Rowan, Dean, Caroline and Lucy and the receptionists Mel, Collette and Jenny, has been amazing Nothing has been too much trouble and I’d like to publically say ‘Thanks’ to you all Your kindness and professionalism is hugely appreciated

Sherlock

My workouts with Robbie are still going great and I’m excited before each workout We start the week tomorrow with Chest and Biceps and I’ve got a daft grin on my face just thinking about it now

Work is also progressing well on Physique and Performance :) Overall I’m thoroughly enjoying my new improved relaxed attitude

So where do I go from here? I’m going to build on this progress and gradually extend my relaxed new mindset into the new arenas of leisure and recreation, areas that have been somewhat neglected of late as I’ve been working rather intensely Watch this space throughout the year, as now I’ve publically committed I’m going to have to do it

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