Web Wanderings #2

Outfit details at the bottom of the post.

The natural and digital world are both a big part of my thirty-something life. So in praise of the internet, here’s some more of my web wanderings (a new series on the blog), including tips, resources and light-bulb moments, that I’ve discovered online lately. Read previous posts here.

Great sites Created by Sophie Cliff, This North Works is an:

Inspiring and informative hub for anyone who wants to build an exciting career up north. With content and resources to help you build your career, as well as guides and blog posts to help you make the most of living and working in the north.

There’s a podcast too which is a refreshing listen, that celebrates and champions interesting and successful careers in the north. Listen here.

Social Recommendations| Simply by visiting the Independent Life Leeds feed on Instagram, I discovered The Leeds Library, usually only open to its members, is celebrating its 250th Anniversary and is open temporarily to the public! I would not have heard about this, if it wasn’t for Instagram and following accounts that interest me. For that I am grateful. I know this isn’t big news, but I do sometimes think we take social media for granted; it can be a great thing, not simply a place for comparison. P.S The library was beautiful and visiting it made my week.

Petitions Speaking of libraries, let’s get down to the nitty gritty. If you value your public library here’s an online petition to protect library services by ringfencing government funding for libraries.

Libraries are so much more than lending books, they are a community hub, and across the country they’re being closed, cut back and/or outsourced to volunteers as a result of government cuts to local authority budgets. You can help by supporting yours, and signing the petition.

Apps to download Peak. It’s a brain training app that focuses on cognitive skills such as memory, mental agility, problem-solving, focus and language. I check-in daily for my brain ‘workout’, and always feel good about it afterwards. I definitely recommend it if you use your smart phone a lot, and feel the need to combat procrastination with some productivity. P.S Puzzles are becoming a ‘thing’ for me lately; I’ve got myself a sudoku book for my handbag and I bought a Star Wars jigsaw last week. I am twelve really.

Article must-read: Read The Pool’s article on ‘When your social calendar is packed months in advance, it’s time for radical measures’ by Poorna Bell here. A great 5 minute read on avoiding social burnout; apt for silly season coming up!

Outfit details: Coat and hat from TK Maxx | Vendredi Friday Slogan Jumper c/o Joanie Clothing | Conniston Ankle Boots c/o Lotus | Bag from M&S (old) | Skirt from Two For Joy (old)

Blog post shout-out Thinking of your goals for 2019? Wanting to travel more? Read Natbees article on Ways To Travel More, with practical tips on planning your trip, accommodation, food and flights.

Disclosure: Gifted items marked c/o.