June was a month that focused mainly on my work, my wellness and my studies. I started a new course at Wharton, which prompted an experiment into a new study routine and technique. This month was the last whole month before I head off and switch off for my 4,5 week summer holiday, which prompted me to think about how I want my last weeks in July to feel and be, before I go on my holiday. To ensure I structure my days accordingly so I can go on holiday already relaxed and not in a stressed-out state. 

Books Read: 4  

I got back into my Daisy Darymple project, which entails my reading all the Daisy Darymple mysteries. It’s something that I enjoy disappearing into, as it’s both relaxing and educational at the same time. 

Courses:

I started AI fundamentals for non-data scientists at Wharton. I’ve done and still do a lot of self-studying within AI, as it’s a must with the pace of change at the moment. However, I want to get a certification to show that I know the fundamental building blocks of AI. And it’s fun and engaging, and with Jim Kwicks’ book in mind, I’m trying a few new study techniques.  

Wellness

I’ve doubled down on my walking to help rehabilitate my knees. Morning and evening walks. When I’m not in the studio doing hot yoga or pilates. 

This month, I caught the Inferno Pilates bug. It’s both fun and highly challenging. And since Sweden has a green winter and calls it “summer”, I have to spend time in the hot room to survive. 

Breathwork breaks during my workdays have been a game-changer, as well as regular pressotherapy combined with red light. It’s part of my protocol for healing my knees and reducing inflammation in my body. 

Supplements:

Urolithin-A: I haven’t noticed anything yet. I still have a few months to go. 

Saffron: I’ve added Saffron to my supplement stack in the evening, and I’ve slept like a baby during the night, even when I’ve had PMS, which always comes with a few days of hardly any sleep at all until my period arrives. This is a game-changer, and even though it’s pricey, I’m keeping it because of the immense benefits. 

L-lysine: I noticed that I was not feeling myself, and I recently swapped brands for my L-lysine and noticed to my horror that instead of taking one pill per day, I had to take 2-3, to get the equivalent dose of the previous brand I was using. I suspect this has something to do with me not feeling myself. I’ve adjusted the dosage to review if I feel a difference, but suffice to say, I’m going back to my old brand of choice after I’ve run out of this brand. 

Podcast 

The saved podcast from this month is another Tony Robbins podcast, featuring Sister Shivani. Stop Searching for Happiness – Start Creating It with Sister Shivani offers a fresh perspective on happiness, which I found helpful. This episode is in my saved list to revisit with a notepad and pen in hand.