I am revisiting an old habit - essentially the mantra of “what I get done today, I won’t have to do tomorrow”.

Textbooks lobbed this week for the start of the academic year, which, for me kicks off next week.

The cooler days, while a welcome relief from a string of hot, sticky days, is a reminder autumn is around the corner.

Long sunny days are disappearing. Where I was waking to noisy cicadas and bright skies at 5am, the alarm now goes off in the dark.

I have pulled out seeds for planting an early autumn crop and already been through my wardrobe to make way for winter woollies.

I am also revisiting old habits. When there were children at home, the more I got done the night before the smoother the next day went. I'm back on that bandwagon - sans children.

How's the start of a new year been for you? What habits are you shifting? Are you ready for a change in season?

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