A Fresh Start: Prioritizing Health and Exercise in a New Environment

When I was living in Hong Kong, work and life were incredibly hectic, leaving me with no time to exercise at all. The most I could manage was taking a few extra steps on the street or doing some stretches at my desk, which hardly benefited my body. Most people agree that exercise is crucial for physical well-being, but in such a fast-paced city, how could anyone find time for it?

Health is extremely important, both for the body and the mind.

From the time you graduate and start working to when you retire, your body inevitably undergoes significant changes—mostly from strength to decline. This is especially true because during our youth, we are primarily focused on work and leisure, often neglecting exercise. This is particularly the case for those who work in office settings, spending the majority of their day sitting, often staring at a computer screen, which is harmful to the body. After working for nearly thirty years, by the time you retire, you are left with a worn-out, aching body. So when you look back on your life, do you feel a sense of regret?

After moving to the UK, the environment is completely different. We live in a green area surrounded by parks, with Victoria Park right downstairs. With such a wonderful environment and amenities, why not make good use of them? Why not take better care of your body?

In the park, you can ride a bike, jog, or do other exercises. We chose walking and set a daily goal of walking 10,000 steps. We walk regularly in the park and nearby areas every day, not just for ourselves but also for our families. So, it shouldn’t feel like a burden. With such a beautiful environment, taking a walk doesn’t feel tiring at all. What you couldn’t do before, you now have the chance to do. Walking 10,000 steps is good for your body, and walking with a companion allows you to share or discuss everyday life, enjoy the beauty of sunlight illuminating the earth, and be happy. It’s beneficial, so why not plan to walk every day and bring health to your body?

In the past, a busy life prevented you from exercising. Now, with a fresh start, it’s time to reorganize your life and carve out some time for exercise! Don’t make excuses anymore. For the sake of your health, plan well and live well. Health is wealth, and a life full of vitality brings hope for the future.

Because there is nothing to be afraid of if it rains!

Is the UK economic environment good or bad? It seems that the economic environment has not improved. We have only seen many shops closing one after another. Although it does not mean that the economic environment has declined sharply, we who live in the local area feel the economic downturn and unstable living environment.

As long as you go to County Square, which is the shopping mall, the only shopping mall here, you will see that there are not many people, the number of vacant shops is increasing day by day, and it feels deserted. Before we arrived, there was an H&M fashion store here, but unfortunately it had closed before we arrived, and the shop remained vacant until March.

The mall has always had a low flow of people, but now some stores have closed down. From the earlier pizza shop On pizza, Wilko, body shop, select (selling clothes), to the recent Peacock (also selling clothes), Shops are closing one by one, and it seems that the economy has taken a turn for the worse.

In fact, we often visit this store called Peacock. In addition to the ground floor, there is also an upper floor. However, there are always very few people and there is basically not enough business. How can it maintain operations? It seems that another group of people have lost their jobs, and these people have gone to work in other organizations. It seems that the number of positions has decreased, and there are more people looking for jobs in disguise, making it more difficult to find jobs.

Although the economic environment is poor, the mentality of the people here is to accept the situation and face it optimistically. In other words, one should be optimistic as a person, otherwise life will be more difficult.

When you come to the UK, it is easier to find a job in those areas. Of course, it is in the big cities, such as London, Manchester City, Birmingham, etc., but if you live in a small town, there will be fewer job opportunities than in other places. But I believe that you will definitely find a job if you look hard. 

Even if it rains tomorrow, it will always be sunny one day: Even if it rains, there is no need to be afraid, because there is nothing to be afraid of if it rains!