KAIZEN FOR LIFE

I think my favourite month of the year is EVERY month.

Each month brings something unique and different and reminds me of a different person, thing or experience.

I’ve always been someone who prefers the sun and warmth that it brings, so I would typically say I preferred the summer months. However, more recently I’ve just been trying to appreciate every month as it is and the fact that we are meant to have the seasons, with all the different things that they bring (minus the exaggerated effects we are experiencing due to climate change).

Let’s start with winter, since that ends and starts the year. December to February. Depending on where you live, this may differ – but basing it off where I live (the UK), we get pretty cold (in my opinion but not that cold compared to other place), wet and rainy weather through these months. Snow never seems to arrive when it’s ‘supposed’ to and will sometimes appear in February (or even March). December – people are excited about Christmas, seeing their loved ones, buying gifts to show love and appreciation – everyone is hectic, busy and then finally relaxed and happy at Christmas. Time seems to stop a little during this time. January – back to work! Probably not a lot of people’s favourite months but it is when everyone starts to hustle again, people join a gym, people make effort to form new habits and rituals – it’s exciting! It’s a new start – something fresh where you can make new changes. February- the month of Valentines! (For my loved up people lucky you!) I still believe whether you’re in a relationship or not you can make valentines a special time – showing love and appreciation for your friends and family. As I mentioned earlier we may get some snow! Hopefully you’re still sticking to some habits and making the most of the new year.

March – May – SPRING! I must admit I do have a small favouritism towards this season, since my birthday is within this time. I think spring is so beautiful – it is when everything comes to life. Things start to grow, new things happen, the days get lighter, people who hate winter get happier. We have Easter – another time to see loved ones and have fun. The sun is starting to come out. Beautiful, blossoming trees everywhere.

June – August – SUMMER! Potential heatwave – in the UK you never know! Exams finish. School finishes. People spend time with friends and family. People go on holiday and have fun, do more of what they joy, experience new things. Plants and flowers are in full swing.

September – November – AUTUMN! The leaves turn orange, yellow and red and it is so beautiful. The clear, crisp, cold mornings with sunshine are perfect for a morning walk to clear your head. People start getting geared up and prepared for the end of the year.

In conclusion, I just said a whole bunch of random things explaining the year. I simply think that each month, each season is unique and brings different things for all of us and that every month should be viewed with gratitude and appreciation for what it brings. 🙂