the may note.
Hey hi hello!!
As always, I hope your month was just what you needed. If not, fret not—there’s always the beautiful month of May. It’s the perfect time to organise, make more space for the things you love, lean into your inner child, learn something new, or be inspired by something completely by accident. In other words—make moves!!
On that convenient note, my thought this month is about shifting locations. The idea that our physical space plays a big role in our level of motivation. Seeing new landscapes and observing how others live can spark positive change—or bring a sense of comfort (I'll get to that in a moment). These thoughts echo the March Note, where I mentioned how some people need a change in environment to kickstart their sense of arousal. Arousal here refers to the psychological term describing the spectrum of motivation or enthusiasm we feel toward something. This concept applies directly to our surroundings.
I recently spent some time in Albury—a beautiful little city nestled in a valley, just six hours from Sydney. I’ve visited a handful of times, and each time I’ve left feeling refreshed and inspired. Sure, it’s a holiday when I go—but I feel a similar sense of renewal just by moving my study setup from home to a park or the local library. This is a reminder that while going on a big trip has its benefits, a small shift in your environment is all it takes to create mindset shifts.
Now, comfortability. I think seeing the way others live can do one (or more) of three things:
It can help you appreciate your own life,
It can inspire you to work harder, or
It can offer a different way of living that simply feels right to you.
And honestly, that’s all I’ve got for you this month. Put away your phone, allow your curiosity to lead to somewhere new, soak in your surroundings. Let me know your thoughts.
yours truly,
